How to Get XM Radio

XM Satellite Radio offers hours of music, news, and sports in over 120 non-commercial program formats. Get XM Radio in your car, at home, or in a wide variety of locations.

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You Will Need

  • Internet access
  • XM Radio trial account
  • XM car radio
  • Professional installer
  • XM Radio paid account

Steps

  1. Step 1

    Get a free XM Radio Online trial

    Sign up for a free 7-day XM Radio Online trial online. No credit card is needed. Sample most XM programs before you decide to buy.

  2. Although XM Satellite Radio is not available in Europe, radio programming from BBC1 is included in the XM listening package.

  3. Step 2

    Decide how you want to listen to XM

    Decide how you want to listen to XM Radio. Listen online with a paying account; or listen in your car, on your smartphone, or at home with a tuner.

  4. XM Radio-ready smartphones and devices include the Apple iPhone, iPod Touch, and Blackberry.

  5. Step 3

    Buy an XM car radio

    Buy an XM car radio at a retail store, or online via the XM Radio Shop. Or if you have recently bought a new car, you may be able to get an XM Radio through the dealer.

  6. Step 4

    Activate XM Radio in your car

    Call XM Radio's Listener Care Service to activate XM Radio in your car. If you don't have XM radio built-in, have your car retailer recommend an installer.

  7. Step 5

    Activate your XM Radio account online

    Activate your XM Radio account online. Create a username and password, and enter your XM Radio ID. Also include credit card or other payment info.

  8. The 8-digit XM Radio ID can be found on the back of your XM Radio.

  9. Step 6

    Check if the activation process is complete

    Check if the activation process is complete. Scroll through the channels in sequence. For a home XM radio, point the antenna at a south-facing window.

  10. In 2006, SIRIUS bought 23,000 hours of uncensored Howard Stern radio shows from his 20 years at CBS.

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