The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Sounds app is an app you can install on your mobile or tablet toÌýenjoy live and on-demand ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ radio, music mixes and podcasts.
It's completely unique to youÌýas it’s designed to learn from your listening habits. You'll have one-tap access to the latest episodes of your favourite ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ podcasts and radio shows as well as music mixes and Sounds exclusives. We'll introduce you to new audio you may have missed from the 80,000 (yes, really!) hours of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ audio available.
Here’s a quick rundown of what you can do on the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Sounds app:
| Listen live | Listen live to any of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s network stations as well as our Sounds exclusive live stations, like Radio 1 Dance or Live News, via the dial at the top of the homepage. Tap Stations & Schedules to listen to any of our 40 local radio stations.Ìý |
| Continue listening | Pick up where you left off across your devices with Continue Listening. |
| Discover new audio | Discover new programmes, podcasts and music mixes through the Recommended for You section. It's constantly refreshed with new content just for you based on your listening. |
| Browse categories | Have a look through our speech and music categories, from Audiobooks, Crime & Justice, Food & Drink to Classical, Rock & Indie, Hip Hop, and everything in between. |
| Listen later | Listen to individual episodes when you're ready by adding them to your Bookmarks. |
| Download audio | Listen to podcasts, programmes and music mixes when you're on the go or not connected to the internet by downloading. |
| Subscribe to podcasts and programmes | Get a personalised feed of the latest episodes of the programmes and podcasts you've subscribed to in My Sounds. |
We've added a bunch of additional features since the app was launched and we're busy working on even more.ÌýCheck our What features are you working on within the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Sounds app? page to see what's new.
Where can I get the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Sounds app?
InstallÌýthe app for free from your app store:Ìý
- Amazon Fire:
- Android:
- iOS:
You'll need to have a compatible device to install the app, so check Can I use ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Sounds on my mobile or tablet? for information on requirements.
How do I use the app?
Check the following pages for all the steps you need to get started with the app and make the most of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Sounds:Ìý
- How do I find programmes?
- How do I listen live?
- What is My Sounds and how do I use it?
- How do I download on the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Sounds app?
Do I need a ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ account?
Yes, you’ll need to sign in to the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Sounds app with a ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ account.ÌýDon't have an account yet? Don't worry - you canÌý.
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There is no ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Sounds app for computers and laptops. On your computer, simply head to the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Sounds website to listen to live radio, on-demand programmes, podcasts and music mixes.
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