Sirius radio

[Lord Leroy]

Wow. So many XM haters for those that claim to be in adventure vehicles that go to places where you shouldn’t get cell service to stream.

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[JamboF4]

Ah, the ‘ol Sirius/XM debate pops up again. I missed having it bandied about …it had been almost two weeks! Haha. Hard to let go of an old friend.

 

[jwanderson88]

XM radio is something I miss. My Volt came with a trial subscription and then I started paying and I'm still paying. The thing I'm wondering is could Rivian add the hardware in the shark fin on top? How big of a deal would that be? I imagine all GM cars have an antenna somewhere. How hard could it be? I live in a rural area with spotty FM and AM and I love how XM never fades, except under a bridge. Even cell coverage is spotty. Streaming isn't the answer. There is an area I drive through to get to the Wasatch Front with no cell or FM. It's a dead zone. But you can get XM.

 

[jwanderson88]

I went to the SirusXM website and saw the "satellite radio"? device. I don't see how it would fit on the dashboard. Maybe somebody can tell me if this is possible: a cell phone sized receiver that will fit in existing cell phone holders. There is a variety of different types. Second, it would have the ability to receive satellite signals. I'm really vague on the mechanics of satellite radio and what is needed.

 

[Frisbee]

Rivian’s Bluetooth is not compatible with SXM’s Bluetooth. At the moment the only installation method is with the FM adapter. When Rivian eliminated the under dash power outlet the installation became much more difficult. Here is a photo of my installation. The SXM antenna is centered on the dash next to the front window. Rivian has talked about (but not acted upon) adding a SXM app to the infotainment center but reception would be limited to cell tower coverage.

 

[BeckyB]

I fully understand how it works and used to have it.

Dead tech in modern cars.

I lose cell coverage 2 miles from my house in the mountains. If I want to listen to the football game or hockey game while driving to the ski area, Satellite is the only way to do so.

 

[SwampNut]

And since very few people care to do that, the devices and tech are dead, no longer being installed in cars. Your choices are to change how you get this, or just listen to something else. This is never coming back.

 

[Jimi]

So I have had Sirius since it launched in 2002. Had it in my Tesla that I got rid of when I picked up my R1S. While I can play Sirius via the app/bluetooth the experience sucks because I can’t really channel surf without becoming a highly distracted driver.
I’m a huge music nut but I also get news etc from the satellites. Anyone have strong feelings about not having access to Sirius straight from the car? Anybody heard of an update that Rivian may add this service???

Perhaps we can all band together and put some pressure on the tech folks at Rivian to make this happen???

I reached out to Rivian this summer about SiriusXM. I was told they will roll it out this early winter on a trial/subscription basis> They assured me it is on the way!

 

[SwampNut]

I reached out to Rivian this summer about SiriusXM. I was told they will roll it out this early winter on a trial/subscription basis> They assured me it is on the way!

If they do this via software, then it will be over cellular and Connect+, not satellite. If someone wants actual direct from satellite reception, that's hardware. Many people are confused by the fact that XM has become a media and online company, not a satellite company. That's the only thing that has saved them.

 

[Paul Hackett]

I reached out to Rivian this summer about SiriusXM. I was told they will roll it out this early winter on a trial/subscription basis> They, assured me it is on the way!

I'm in the same boat. I've got a lifetime subscription that I actually had installed for the first time I believe in 1999 in my then 98 Ford Expedition... had to buy hardware to make it function and integrate in the stock radio of my Expedition as I recall... In any event that subscription that I've been transferring car to car for $20 and no additional expense does not have "streaming" over a phone... no streaming in the late 1990's or early 2000, so I can't stream and I'm wondering if there's a hardware fix, because like you I get news and all the music I can dream of etc. streaming is nice but not that great especially when you're not in cell phone range which out west in the mountains is not uncommon.

 

[michaelcasto]

As a former satellite radio subscriber, I saw the appeal vs. terrestrial radio in the better sound, consistent content while on road trips, and more variety that satellite gave me. But now, basically all of those have been eclipsed by streaming services.

News may be slightly clunkier as the broadcasts are released as podcasts a few times a day, but it may be a worthwhile tradeoff. (I hate listening to the news.)

If you are determined to have a better SXM experience now, you could look to a dashboard phone mount. Just having the interface on the screen won't really keep you from being distracted.

I’m not seeing the comedy stations on the trial of sirrus xm

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