iBroadcast supports voice commands through Alexa and Siri, with a wide range of options for playback control and browsing your library (see a full list of supported commands below). Google Assistant support was discontinued after Google removed key features, but casting to Chromecast-enabled devices is still supported.
You must link the Alexa skill with your iBroadcast account using the Alexa app.
You must launch the skill to begin using it. The skill will then ask what you want to hear. Commands for launching include:
You must launch the skill each time you want to use it, except for basic player commands such as:
Because iBroadcast can't be made the default music service for Alexa, it is best to use the skill name (iBroadcast) in your command to ensure Alexa directs it to iBroadcast.
For example:
Some commands require the skill name specified:
No. Because iBroadcast isn't a default music player for Alexa, it isn't possible to play iBroadcast directly from Alexa devices without using the skill.
❓ Why isn't iBroadcast a default music service for Alexa?
Amazon isn't currently accepting new default music players for Alexa. This is controlled by Amazon, and something we have petitioned them for.
Alexa maintains a persistent play queue for iBroadcast. When you exit the skill, the queue is saved and can be resumed later.
Resume playback with:
Alexa’s iBroadcast queue cannot be managed directly. Voice commands are the only way to control it.
The commands above have been tested for functionality and consistency, but Alexa may sometimes misunderstand. This is a limitation of Alexa’s recognition.
The iBroadcast Alexa skill works with multiple types of Echo devices that provide access to the Alexa voice assistant, including smart speakers like the Echo, Echo Dot, and Echo Studio, and smart displays like the Echo Show and Echo Hub.
The iBroadcast iOS app works with Siri through voice commands. The commands below have been tested for consistency and functionality, but Siri may sometimes misunderstand due to limitations in its speech recognition.
Below is a list of supported commands. Note: Following commands exactly as written will yield best results.
Unfortunately, Google Assistant is no longer supported as of 2023 because Google removed support for functionality that our app needs. Google removed Conversational Actions, which iBroadcast relied on to function. As a result, iBroadcast cannot work directly with Google Assistant. More information on its sunset is available on the Conversational Actions developer site.
iBroadcast can still cast from the mobile app to Chromecast-enabled Google Home and Nest devices, but voice commands are not supported.