How do I activate my FM radio?

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  1. Download and install NextRadio from the Google Play Store.
  2. Open the NextRadio app.
  3. Swipe left and tap I’m Ready!.
  4. Tap Local FM Radio or Local Stream and tap a radio station.

Why FM is not available in iPhone?

iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 models do not have FM radio chips in them nor do they have antennas designed to support FM signals, so it is not possible to enable FM reception in these products. The chips that Apple uses for its radio comms are actually fairly easy to identify once you’ve opened the case.

Can my phone receive FM radio?

Samsung, LG, HTC, Motorola, and even Apple all include FM receivers in their smartphones. For the most part, Android manufacturers have been getting better about enabling FM radios in their devices, and though they don’t include the software to receive the broadcasts, it’s still possible to connect to a signal.

How do I activate the FM chip in my iPhone?

Tap Settings. Tap FM only mode so that the toggle switch moves to the right. If your phone does not have an enabled FM chip, the FM only mode option isn’t available.

Does Apple phone have FM?

Unlike some Android phones, the iPhone does not have any sort of AM or FM tuner built in, which means that you can’t use your iPhone to dial into any local radio stations. Here are a few of the best options to listen to radio on your iPhone.

How do I activate the radio on my iPhone?

Listen to broadcast radio on iPhone

  1. Ask Siri: Activate Siri, then say something like, “Play Wild 94.9” or “Tune in to ESPN Radio.”
  2. Search for a station: Tap Search, enter the station in the search field, then tap a result to play the station.

Does iPhone have built in FM transmitter?

Unlike some Android phones, the iPhone does not have any sort of AM or FM tuner built in, which means that you can’t use your iPhone to dial into any local radio stations.

Can iPhone listen to FM radio?

How can I listen to radio on my iPhone?

You can play thousands of broadcast radio stations on iPhone. Ask Siri: Summon Siri, then say something like, “Play Wild 94.9” or “Tune in to ESPN Radio.” Search for a station: Tap Search, enter the station in the search field, then tap a result to play the station. You can search for stations by name, call sign, frequency, and nickname.

Can a iPhone be used as a FM radio?

Yes, the radio chip in the iPhone can be used for FM Radio (receiving and transmitting) if Apple chose to implement it. They aren’t quoting quack information they are just falling for a misguided attempt by NPR and the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) to use the FM capability in the chip.

How do I enable the FM receiver on my IPH?

There are groups that will open the Phone (voiding the warranty in the process) and enable the Fm antenna and maybe even attach it to the external casing, but as has been amply mentioned already in another thread, FM requires a pretty long antenna (i.e wired earphones) to work even remotely well.

How do I get radio on my Apple Watch?

On your Mac or PC: Open iTunes. In the upper-left corner, choose Music. Then, from the navigation bar at the top of iTunes, choose Radio. On your Apple Watch Series 3 or later: Open the Radio app . On your Apple TV: Open the Music app, then select Radio at the top of the screen.