SiriusXM 2022 Review - Is SiriusXM the Future of Radio - or the Past?

Today I’m going to tell you all about Sirius XM, a satellite enabled radio service.

When you think about all the available options out there for audio entertainment, you’ve got music streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music, podcasts, audio books, and even internet radio services like Pandora, is there still a place for radio in your life?

Here’s the appeal. You get in your vehicle at any point. You can listen to the same old stations from your local area, or you can choose music from your phone - but sometimes we get sick of our same old libraries and playlists. So why not spice things up by accessing up to 160 channels in your vehicle.

What do you think? Sounds intriguing? But is it worth it, especially when there’s so many other options out there? Let’s dig in!

[Singkhorn.S]

Yes, satellite radio is an excellent option to consider if you lack a reliable internet connection for audio streaming, particularly in rural areas.

[anotherbookreview]

Thanks for the video. I typically rent a car for long road trips 1-2 times each year and I tend to drive (when by myself) 3-4 hours at a time. Sirius is completely 100% worth the $5 a day that I pay during these trips. You didn't mention it and it may just be me, but I always seem to find at least a few songs that I had never heard of and really like each time I do this, usually from stations that i don't listen to in my day to day (bluegrass, country, 80s alternative). I think if you are someone who likes finding music you've never heard of before, it's very underrated in that regard.

[michaeljorcutt]

I’ve been a subscriber since the beginning. When XM and Sirius were competitors.
I have in my car and App. I use the App more now.
BTW. SiriusXM has Live Weather and Traffic for your car. Which I also subscribe to.
I obviously love it.

[eldermcnamara]

For me it’s worth it, I find out about so many songs I don’t know of or forgot about … I have Apple Music and sirusXM for my 2016 Audi A3 … to me regular radio is now obsolete I can’t hear it anymore because of all the adds they play these days on the local radios … I’d rather just pay for no commercials

[chrislj]

I have it in my new truck and recently put the app on my iPhone. I also bought a Yamaha streamer for my hi-fi system and can listen to my heart's content in pretty high quality audio. After the free three month period on my truck ran out they gave me a year for $6 a month, and I will definitely keep it after that period. I also have Apple Music but I've found I now need them both.

[JBBrickman]

idk if he mentioned it but what I like is that compared to my apple music, or people who use Spotify or something, SiriusXM has DJ's and I like that, that's a big deal to me.

The only thing I don't usually like about radio is commercials, and SiriusXM doesn't have commercials which is nice. I love the FM channels in my city but most days of the week I'm in a college town, where I'm not the biggest fan of the majority of stations, (ironically I work at one of them, and its okay but not my genre) so I like having all the channels anywhere I want. Also I didn't even have to call to get a good deal, I searched the web until I found a link to a 12 months of their highest tear (platinum) for $5 a month, so do with that as you will.

[j.t.c.]

Called Sirius xm 3 times in 20 minutes and got 3 different prices. In 2000 satellite radio was the future, not anymore.

[danielm]

Got Sirius just to listen to the games it's definitely worth it to try it out definitely since the first 90 days are free

[Shwammi]

Tip. I've driven various company owned or rented fleet vehicles that are relatively new and still have their original Free SiriusXM trial subscriptions unactivated and still available to them. I've switched them on. This is awesome when I get assigned a work truck for a month of two. I've never tried the trick with a standard rental car, just vehicles that are short-term leases for company business.

[nealhere]

and ... did you ignore them while paying the higher price and finally get it down to the 5er?

[thelouiebrand]

The thing I love about Xm is being able to discover new music to add to my other streaming services. Also, satellite never cuts out when going through rural areas.

[NolanCardwell-htxi]

I love them went a few months without them. Felt lost.

[EICL]

Have had it as a sample in my new car for the past two months and I may just jump in. I hope it sticks around. It sure has a variety of stations and yes no commercials!
Now the issue will be start paying when trial is over or get apple music?

[Drrck]

I bought a car back on Labor Day and it came with the Sirius XM free trial. I like it, but I work from home and don't drive that much. So I'm debating whether the subscription would be justified.

[edsullivan]

I myself love siriusxm and being I travel for living works great for me as over the road truck driver I will agree the cost could be more affordable I would also suggest anyone wanting to try out sirousxm that don't have siriusxm build into your car don't go out and buy a plug and play radio untill you try out by streaming cause u don't like it or desude cost not work it ur stuck with a plug and play radio wait and try the streeming service before you buy the radio

[skexzies]

I despise the service; so count me out on ever being a future customer. They would literally have to pay me $21/month to enable it in my car.

[johnpierce]

problem with it though, djs arent live, its like ur listenng to a re run, when ur hearing the dj talkikng about it being wednesday and its a thursday lol and u dont get like severe weather for your area, so u miss out on some local stuff like that.

[thepastcomesalive]

Does Sirius ex M have a channel dedicated to disco music? I know they have their decades channel like 50s on 570s on seven and so on and they have all sorts of channels dedicated to all sorts of genres of music. If they don’t have this than they should have a disco channel, and they should also have channel is dedicated to like international music or some thing like we could have a Jewish radio music or maybe Hawaiian or French music or something like that.

[ladyj]

I’m old school. I filter the music I listen to. (don’t want to listen to raunchy lyrics or cussing) Over the past 6 or 7 years I’ve purchased more than 600 songs that I really like (several different genres and five different decades) from iTunes which adds up to approx $10 a month. But I definitely don’t spend that much now. I rarely need to purchase anything anymore. I listen to different local stations while in vehicle, and sometimes hear songs on tv and movies, or even in stores, that I occasionally Shazam and then purchase. And then when I travel away from home, or while working around the house or yard I never get tired of listening to all my favorite music 🎶! And I’ll always be able to control it, and never have to pay again to hear it. - Probably wouldn’t work well for others, but great investment for me!

[NinoJoel]

Im from Europe / Germany.
Ever since i was in the US and canada for the first time i loved it.
Im really sad we dont have satellite radio here im europe.
We have digital radio ( DAB+ ) which is free but has tons of adds and has a bad reception most of the time since it is transmitted via normal towers.