If you want to listen to BBC Sounds on your Hi-Fi, there are several options available depending on the equipment you have and how you listen to Sounds.
Bluetooth, Chromecast & AirPlay
If your Hi-Fi was manufactured in the past few years, it may have Bluetooth, Chromecast or AirPlay functionality. If so, you can connect to the Hi-Fi from your mobile or tablet device and use the Sounds app to control what you listen to.
Most modern televisions also have Bluetooth functionality, so you could also connect your television to the Hi-Fi via Bluetooth and use the BBC Sounds app on your television.
Some smart speakers may also be able to connect to a Hi-Fi using Bluetooth.
If your Hi-Fi does not have Bluetooth, Chromecast, or AirPlay functionality, you could adapt it with a Bluetooth audio adaptor. This would connect to an audio input on your Hi-Fi. Search online for a 'Bluetooth Wi-Fi adaptor.'
Wired connection
If you can access BBC Sounds on your television, computer, mobile or tablet, you should be able to connect the device to your Hi-Fi using an appropriate cable.
It’s best to first identify what input types are available to you on the Hi-Fi, then search online for the right cable, ensuring you’ve determined the output connector type of your device. Some mobile or tablets may require an adaptor that you connect to an audio cable if the device does not have a 3.5mm mini jack output.
Use the Web streaming option on the device
If your Hi-Fi has an internet radio function, use that. If you can’t find BBC Radio stations on your device, speak to your manufacturer to check the device is supported and always check prior to purchasing a device with the manufacturer/retailer.
Streamer device
A Streamer is a Hi-Fi separate that can be connected to an existing Hi-Fi system that uses an internet connection to play media including radio stations and podcasts. It’s recommended that prior to purchasing, to check if a particular device is supported. You will need to speak to the manufacturer and/or retailer about this. We also recommend that the device supports either DASH or HLS audio streaming formats. Search online for 'Wi-Fi streamer.'
What audio streaming formats do the BBC Support?
We recommend that a device supports the DASH and HLS formats. You may wish to check with the manufacturer and/or retailer whether it supports these formats (and whether they support BBC Radio content) prior to purchasing.
How do I find out if a device is supported?
We list connected TV devices that are supported. We also state requirements for mobile/tablet devices as well as information on smart speakers. For any other devices, you’ll need to check with the manufacturer and/or the retailer.