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Next Generation Radio Product and Feature Guide
Connecting Radio to the Internet
Radio needs to be connected to the Internet via a Wi-Fi connection to be able to stream SiriusXM
content.
In a vehicle an internet connection is established by tethering Radio via a Wi-Fi connection to a
mobile hotspot that has a cellular data plan. Examples of hotspot capable devices are iOS and
Android smartphones and tablets, and stand-alone mobile hotspots such as Verizon MiFi/Jetpack,
etc.
In a home or office, an Internet connection is established by connecting Radio to a Wi-Fi router that
has an internet connection.
The following two sections show how to establish a hotspot using an iOS device and an Android
device. The third section shows how to connect Radio to a Wi-Fi hotspot or home/office router.
Establishing an iOS Wi-Fi Hotspot
1.
On the iOS device, tap
Settings
.
2.
In Settings, tap
Personal Hotspot
.
3.
Tap the Personal Hotspot slider to turn on the hotspot. The slider will turn green indicating the
hotspot is on.
4.
Make a note of the Wi-Fi password and the name of the iOS device which will be the name of
the Wi-Fi hotspot network. This will be needed when connecting Radio to the hotspot.
5.
Exit Settings. The Wi-Fi hotspot is now on and ready for Radio to connect.
Connecting to the Internet
