That service has become popular for several reasons.
First, traditional (i.e., terrestrial AM/FM) radio isnt what it used to be.
Second, for many in rural areas, the ability to receive terrestrial station signals can be limited.
The SiriusXM app’s Library, Live Sports, and Podcasts screens
The apps content can also be accessed on a computer web internet tool.
It features over 425 streaming stations and thousands of podcasts courtesy of Pandora, which is owned by SiriusXM.
It provides access to over 425 channels of ad-free music, news, talk, comedy, and sports.
SiriusXM app screens
Details about those plans are available on SiriusXMs website.
As with competitors likeAppleMusic, there’s no free ad-based tier for any SiriusXM subscription plan.
Students can get the All Access plan for $4 per month.
The Sirius XM app is compatible with wireless streaming speakers from Sonos, Google, and Amazon
Also, a three-month free trial for All Access will let you determine if it is right for you.
to Oldies Party (The Supremes, Elvis Presley, etc.)
and Miles Davis Radio (24/7 Miles Davis music).
Speaking of concerts, one fun thing about the SiriusXM app is the weekly giveaways.
Some of the giveaways are tickets to see an artist at a venue near the entrants home.
If you like sports, there is not only talk and analysis, but extensive play-by-play game coverage.
Yet another recent SiriusXM giveaway contest: an all-expense-paid trip to see Kevin Hart in Los Angeles.
There are also several off-the-beaten-path channels on the app.
It looks great, is user-friendly, and works well.
The app has three main tabs.
The Discover tab is also where frequently and recently listened to channels are located.
Search allows for app-wide content searches and also displays trending and popular searches.
Library is where you will find your designated favorite channels (including artist channels) and downloaded content.
(you might locally download content that does not contain music.)
A channel may play live and/or recorded content.
Under one of the apps default options, TuneStart, music starts at the beginning of a track.
The SiriusXM app generally lets users skip up to six times per hour for preprogrammed music and comedy channels.
Outside of these channel types, skipping is not permitted on some channels and is unlimited on others.
No technical specifications for compression format, bit rate, etc.
are given for these classifications.
There are also no options for high-resolution audio or Atmos/spatial audio.
If you seek lots of varied content, the app is for you.
The app is a must for diehard Stern fans.
Look elsewhere if thats important to you.
You want top audio quality:We prefer other streaming services in terms of audio performance.
Look elsewhere if you seek the one with the highest level of sound quality.
