BBC National DAB includes radio services such as BBC Radios 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Live, and digital-only services like BBC Radio 6 Music, BBC Radio 4 Extra, BBC Radio 1Xtra can be found on block 12B. BBC Local and Nations radio services on DAB digital radio are transmitted by commercial broadcasting operators.
Can you get BBC Sounds on a radio?
You can also listen to live stations and podcasts through BBC Sounds on many smart speakers and internet radio devices.
What DAB frequency is BBC Radio?
BBC National DAB
| Licensed area | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 12B (225.648 MHz) |
| Air date | 27 September 1995 |
| Owner | BBC |
| Website | www.bbc.co.uk |
How do I tune into BBC Sounds?
Visit bbc.co.uk/sounds on your device’s internet browser. On the website, you can listen live and on demand to any BBC radio station, programme or music mix, subscribe to podcasts and programmes, download podcasts, and a lot more.
Is listening to BBC Sounds free?
You can listen to or download most podcasts for free on the BBC Sounds app or from the BBC Sounds website on your computer.
Why can I not get BBC Sounds?
You could try disconnecting your device from the internet and reconnecting to see if that helps. If you’re using WiFi, resetting the network at the router can also make a difference. Using Amazon Fire or Android? Clear the cache on the app.
Why can I not hear BBC Sounds?
Restart the device. Position the device closer to your WiFi router for a stronger signal, or try changing the channel your WiFi router transmits on. This page has guidance on how to do this: Tech Advisor: How to change your router channel for better WiFi. (The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.)
Do DAB radios pick up all stations?
No. DAB digital radio is a terrestrial technology using land-based transmitters. You can only listen to stations when you are within their transmission range.
What is the difference between DAB radio and DAB?
DAB+ uses exactly the same transmitters and broadcast technology as DAB, it simply converts sound to digital in a different way and therefore to receive DAB+ stations you must have a DAB+ enabled radio.
What is the difference between a radio and DAB radio?
DAB is short for Digital Audio Broadcasting and uses a digital signal rather than a traditional analogue Frequency Modulation – FM – signal. FM can be susceptible to interference from neighbouring channels, which restricts the number of available radio stations.
What devices can I listen to BBC Sounds on?
You can install the BBC Sounds app worldwide* if your device is running on: Amazon Fire OS 5.0 or above. Android 5.0 or above. iOS 11.3 or above.
What channel is BBC Sounds on?
Launch Explore Freeview Play. Do this via channel 100 or by pressing the Freeview Play button on your remote control. Scroll through the available apps to the BBC Sounds app (This will be the 8th app in the list)
Are BBC Sounds and iPlayer the same?
BBC Sounds differs from iPlayer Radio by acting as a place for original podcast material created by the BBC specifically for the app in addition to live and catch-up listening of its linear radio services.
Does listening to BBC Sounds use data?
If you have an Android phone with an FM tuner you might be able to use the built-in tuner without the radio. Otherwise, you’re stuck. Since most radio apps use the same audio codecs to transmit audio information over the internet, they’ll generally use the same amount of data.
Can you listen to BBC Sounds without WiFi?
BBC Sounds: Radio and Podcasts is a free app for Android and iOS. The good news is that the app is not geo-restricted, so you should be able to download and use it even if you’re not in the UK. One of its best features is the option to download podcasts to listen to when you’re offline.
Is BBC Sounds the same as BBC radio?
BBC Sounds is where you can listen to BBC Radio stations, programmes, podcasts, music and a whole bunch of other lovely stuff online. With over 80,000 hours of BBC audio available, BBC Sounds introduces you to new audio you may not otherwise have discovered.
Is BBC Sounds free in UK?
You can subscribe to shows to build your own feed in My Sounds, and you can download your favourites to listen offline and on the go. BBC Sounds is available for free from Apple, Google Play, Amazon and online at bbc.co.uk/sounds.
Is BBC Sounds an app?
The BBC Sounds app is an app you can install on your mobile or tablet to enjoy live and on-demand BBC radio, music mixes and podcasts.
How can I listen to BBC Sounds in my car?
Yes, you can. The BBC Sounds app includes support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. To enjoy BBC Sounds’ in-car experience, Android owners can either connect to a compatible car display on any Android phone running Android 5.0 or above.
Why has Alexa stopped playing BBC Sounds?
It may be that the device profile is not the same as the account profile. Try saying “Alexa, switch profile” or “Alexa, switch to [your first name]’s profile” and trying to link your account again.
Where are settings on BBC Sounds?
BBC Sounds app
- Tap on My Sounds.
- Select the settings cog in the top right corner.
- Tap on Download Settings.
- Choose from Best for the disk space, Best all rounder, or Best for the best.