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Fishter
Contributor I
March 4, 2021

BBC radio on TuneIn going away March 22nd 2021

  • March 4, 2021
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I listen to BBC Radio 4 every morning on my Sonos system. It's my alarm clock.

This morning there is a short audio insert just before each hour telling me that the service will be stopping on March 22nd 2021 and that I should contact my service provider to ask them how I can continue to access the BBC content.

I'm not in the UK, so the TuneIn service is still available (until now). What are the options for me to still receive my daily dose of British content over my Sonos system?

iPhone related options are not applicable in this house.

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    LeoMan
    Lyricist II
    March 4, 2021

    What will happen to my listening experience after March 21st?

    BBC Radio is changing. I want to continue listening to live BBC radio.

    Announcements on BBC Radio say things will change. BBC Sounds is not available in Switzerland. I don’t have/want Alexa.

     

      Mister B
      Lyricist I
      March 4, 2021

      Now receiving a message on the hour from the BBC via Sonos radio, informing that on the 21st March, I will stop receiving this service 😒

       I would like to continue listening to live BBC radio via my Sonos system

      What is Sonos doing to get this sorted ?

      Does it mean we will have BBC sounds as a native app within Sonos ? 

      And why only the 17day notice period !!! 

      Nifty50
      Trending Lyricist I
      March 4, 2021

      Just heard the same thing this morning and equally worried so would really appreciate some help.

      Ditto about iPhone options not being applicable.

        ITB
        Contributor II
        March 4, 2021

        I am based in the UK and have the same issue...Sonos? 

         

          JayLaFunk
          Contributor I
          March 4, 2021

          I’m getting the same message, really annoying, is there a work around to dismiss the message?.

            DavidJS
            Avid Contributor I
            March 4, 2021

            Yep, getting the same (based in the UK)

            I contacted support this morning and they suggested using MytunerRadio - but still getting the messages

            From reading the various posts over the last year, I’m extremely worried - The suggestions of using the BBC Sounds app are no good for me as I have a whole suite of products, non of which are airplay compatible.  I’m not blaming Sonos -  I think it is crazy and the BBC will lose loads of listeners

            But, are there any thoughts to adding BBC Sounds as a music services directly

              John B
              March 4, 2021

              I doubt very much that Sonos could unilaterally integrate BBC Sounds, either legally or technically.  It would require BBC input, which may not fit with their priorities

              I cannot immediately find any mention of an upcoming change having had a quick Google.  If anyone can provide a statement that sets out what is supposed to be happening that would be a great help!

               

              DavidJS
              Avid Contributor I
              March 4, 2021

              I doubt very much that Sonos could unilaterally integrate BBC Sounds, either legally or technically.  It would require BBC input, which may not fit with their priorities

              I cannot immediately find any mention of an upcoming change having had a quick Google.  If anyone can provide a statement that sets out what is supposed to be happening that would be a great help!

               

              Yeah - I couldn't find any announcements on line - I have contacted the BBC - let’s see what they come back with

              iansandraward
              Lyricist II
              March 4, 2021

              I am also getting this hourly message today.

              Yet again the BBC are doing all they can to alienate a big section of the UK population. Yes I know that there are ways round this, by using Alexa and the BBC Sounds skill, but as I UK licence payer, I should not have to jump through hoops to listen to the BBC.

              I do not know what the user base is for Sonos in the UK, but it is disappointing that there is no BBC integration in Sonos and no sign of anything coming available anytime soon.

              The stock answer from BBC, to use BBC Sounds and then airplay to Sonos is the most ridiculous solution offered. 

              John B
              March 4, 2021

              I think we all need to understand exactly what is going to happen, to which services and on which platforms. 

              Surprisingly I cannot find any mention of this matter on the web.

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