Setup GuidesMar 6, 2026 8 min
How to Install XM Radio Receiver at Home
Bring satellite radio into your living room, kitchen or office with a simple home dock setup — no professional installer needed.
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DevicesMar 4, 2026 9 min
Best Satellite Radio Devices in 2026
We compare the most popular satellite radio receivers available right now — what they're good at, what they're missing, and who each one is for.
TroubleshootingMar 2, 2026 7 min
How to Fix Audio Quality Issues in XM Radio
If your satellite radio sounds muddy, distorted, or quieter than other audio, these are the fixes that work most often.
Tips & TricksFeb 28, 2026 8 min
Satellite Radio vs Streaming Apps – Which is Better?
An honest comparison of satellite radio and streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music — and why many listeners end up using both.
TroubleshootingFeb 26, 2026 6 min
How to Reset Your Satellite Radio Device
Soft resets, hard resets and factory resets explained — when to use each one without losing your subscription or presets.
TroubleshootingFeb 24, 2026 8 min
Common Satellite Radio Errors and Fixes
What every common satellite radio error code actually means, plus the quickest way to clear each one.
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Tips & TricksFeb 22, 2026 7 min
How to Listen to Satellite Radio on Your Phone
Set up the streaming app, manage devices and use satellite radio anywhere your phone has a signal — no receiver required.
Tips & TricksFeb 20, 2026 7 min
Setting Up Satellite Radio for Road Trips
Satellite radio shines on long drives. Here's how to prep your subscription, presets and equipment so the audio never quits.
Subscription HelpFeb 18, 2026 7 min
How to Add Multiple Users to Your Subscription
Family plans, second receivers and shared streaming — here's how to extend a single subscription to everyone in the household.
Tips & TricksFeb 16, 2026 7 min
Satellite Radio Coverage Explained
Where satellite radio actually works, where it doesn't, and what those terrestrial repeaters in cities are really doing.
Setup GuidesFeb 14, 2026 7 min
How to Connect XM Radio to Home Stereo
Step-by-step instructions for wiring a satellite receiver into a home stereo or AV receiver — analog or digital.
TroubleshootingFeb 12, 2026 7 min
Tips to Improve Satellite Radio Signal Strength
Practical, proven adjustments that will boost satellite radio signal strength in your car or at home — most cost nothing.
Subscription HelpFeb 10, 2026 7 min
How to Cancel or Change Your Subscription
Cancel, downgrade, upgrade or pause your satellite radio subscription — and how to negotiate a better rate before you do.
Tips & TricksFeb 8, 2026 7 min
Best Channels to Listen to on Satellite Radio
A curated tour of the channels worth tuning into across music, news, sports, comedy and talk.
Setup GuidesFeb 6, 2026 6 min
Parental Controls Setup Guide for Satellite Radio
Set up parental controls to lock explicit channels with a PIN — works on car receivers, home docks and the streaming app.
Tips & TricksFeb 4, 2026 7 min
How Satellite Radio Works (Beginner Explanation)
A clear, jargon-free explanation of how satellite radio actually works — from the studio in the city to the receiver in your car.