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Fishter
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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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    signia
    Lyricist II
    March 5, 2021

    Great news James, thank you for your prompt response.  I just hope it remains and the BBC does not block this feed.

    controlav
    controlav
    Lead Maestro
    March 5, 2021

    Great news James, thank you for your prompt response.  I just hope it remains and the BBC does not block this feed.


    If you read their posts, the BBC will be retiring this feed. The issue is what alternative feed(s) will be available on Sonos, and how exactly.

    Author of the leading independent Sonos apps for Android, MacOS, iOS, Windows and Xbox.
    John B
    March 5, 2021

    Although it goes beyond the scope of this thread, it has been pointed out a couple of times here that iOS users can Airplay the BBC Sounds app to compatible Sonos speakers.  This allows live streams to be played, as well as all the on demand stuff in BBC Sounds.

    There are some other options available to some users for getting the full range of BBC Sounds content, depending on which Sonos products they have.  There may be other methods I have missed.  They include:

    1. Bluetooth to the Move
    2. Connecting your phone / tablet by cable to any Sonos device that has a line in
    3. As point 2, except plug in a Bluetooth receiver and use Bluetooth rather than a physical cable connection.
    4. Use the built-in BBC Sounds app on your TV (if available) to play through a Sonos HT speaker (and group to other speakers if wished)
    5. As point 4, but using the BBC Sounds app on your media streamer.

    The BBC Sounds app is now becoming more common on TVs (although not universal).  The app is available on some media streamers too, including at least some Amazon Fire Sticks and the Now TV stick.

    Edit: add Chromecast 4K HDMI dongles to the list.  I have also been able to play BBC Sounds to my nVidea Shield Pro (and hence to my Sonos Arc), as that has built-in Chromecast.

      BrusselsFC
      Lyricist I
      March 5, 2021

      Hey everyone,

      Just a quick update on this subject. We’re still working with TuneIn to resolve any changes that the BBC are putting in place and hope to have a resolution soon.

      In the meantime, we can suggest a work-around so that you no longer hear the hourly reminder.

      If you’re in the following regions, you can add the RadioPlayer service on Sonos to play BBC Live Radio. RadioPlayer is a free service partly owned by the BBC and so far doesn’t appear to have the hourly reminder present.

      • Austria
      • Belgium
      • Denmark
      • Germany
      • Gibraltar
      • Guernsey
      • Isle of Man
      • Italy
      • Ireland
      • Jersey
      • Norway
      • Switzerland
      • United Kingdom
       
       
      Thanks James but I’m in Belgium and no BBC stations are on the Radioplayer list, only local ones. Is Radioplayer being adapted to include the BBC, or is there a workaround to access BBC stations on Radioplayer? 
       
       

       

        Zsaraman
        Lyricist III
        March 6, 2021

        I’m just trying RadioPlayer as the service to provide BBC Radio, so far after 2 hours no annoying message. Is this a temp solution so glad I didn’t pay extra for HD Sonos Radio.

        Zsaraman
        Lyricist III
        March 6, 2021

        Try using the RadioPlayer Service, so far no annoying messages on BBC Radio 2

          amv32
          Lyricist II
          March 6, 2021

          I cannot find RadioPlayer listed under “Add Music Services”. Any ideas please?

          Nifty50
          Trending Lyricist I
          March 6, 2021

          I cannot find RadioPlayer listed under “Add Music Services”. Any ideas please?

          Perhaps you already have it selected which is why it no longer appears under Add Music Services.

          Worth checking. 

          amv32
          Lyricist II
          March 6, 2021

          Thanks for replying but I only have Sonos Radio and You Tube Music installed

          Airgetlam
          Airgetlam
          March 6, 2021

          I’d double check your Sonos account settings, and make sure you have the country and post/zip code listed. Sonos uses that data as a filter to determine what choices are shown to you. If for any reason that data is blank, you don’t always see all your normal choices. 

          Bruce
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