Stream The ACC on your Amazon Alexa or In-home Assistant

Want to listen to The Alternative Commentary Collective on your Alexa or voice assistant? Here’s how you can stream The Alternative Commentary Collective live on your handy new device!

We’ve got instructions for whichever device you are using – find yours below.

For Amazon/Alexa Speakers

After plugging in your Alexa device, download the free Amazon Alexa app on the Apple Store or Google Play Store. If the app is already downloaded, make sure it is updated to the latest version.

Follow these simple steps for setting up iHeartRadio in your Alexa app:

1. Open the Alexa app on your phone

2. Click on the menu and click Settings

3. Click Music & Podcasts

4. Click Link New Service and Launch iHeartRadio

5. Then go back to Music & Podcasts and click Default Services

6. Click Artist & Genre Stations and set to iHeartRadio

You are now good to start streaming The Alternative Commentary Collective live with the power of your voice

All you have to do is ask Alexa - "Alexa, play The Alternative Commentary Collective on iHeartRadio!"

If your voice prompt is not working, check that your language settings are correct:

1. Open the Alexa app on your phone

2. Click on the top left menu and click Settings

3. Click Device Settings then select your device (for Echo Auto, select  More Settings)

4. Under Language select your preferred language

If you’re still having trouble, make sure you have set your location to NZ:

1. Open the Alexa app in your phone

2. Click on the top left menu and click Devices

3. Click Echo & Alexa then select your device

4. Click Device Location

5. Enter your complete address then click Save

For Google Devices 

Make sure you are running the latest version of the Google Home app.

All you have to do is ask Google - "Hey Google, play The Alternative Commentary Collective on iHeartRadio!"

For Apple Devices 

Make sure you are running the latest version of iOS.

All you have to do is ask Siri - "Hey Siri, play The Alternative Commentary Collective on iHeartRadio!"

Sometimes Siri may not recognise The Alternative Commentary Collective. If this is the case for you, you can fix the issue by creating a shortcut on the iHeartRadio app as per instructions below.

1. Open the iHeartRadio app

2. Listen to The Alternative Commentary Collective

3. Expand the player and click the three dots

4. Select Add to Siri.

5. You can now record your own voice prompt shortcut

Using Another Device?

If you're using another voice assistant such as a Bixby device, Bose Sonos or any other device, you'll be able to find The Alternative Commentary Collective by asking: “[Device Name] play The Alternative Commentary Collective on iHeartRadio!” or “[Device Name] play The Alternative Commentary Collective on Tunein!”

Don’t have a voice assistant? Don’t worry! You can find your local frequency here or stream us anywhere, anytime on the FREE iHeartRadio app.