If you can no longer play BBC live radio on your internet radio device, it is likely it was using the Shoutcast streaming technology, which the BBC no longer supports. We will continue to support BBC live radio online using HLS and DASH streaming technologies which will be available to the BBC’s distribution partners.
Why did Shoutcast support end?
Shoutcast is an older streaming technology and many connected radio devices in the UK no longer use it for BBC streams. Ending support for Shoutcast will enable us to focus on the two most popular technologies currently used – HLS and DASH. This will allow us to understand more about how and where our content is consumed and will help us improve the services we offer to our listeners. Manufacturers and radio aggregators were notified of the changes in May 2022. We also played a message informing of the changes on all BBC Shoutcast streams since November last year.
Can I get BBC live radio back on my Internet Radio device?
Please contact your manufacturer if you have lost BBC live radio to check if your device can be updated. If this is not possible, you still might be able to use the device by streaming live BBC radio from the BBC Sounds app on a smartphone or tablet (Bluetooth, Airplay or Chromecast).
For other ways of adapting a device to listen to BBC Sounds, please read our FAQ: How can I get BBC Sounds on my Hi-Fi?
What about BBC World Service?
BBC World Service will continue to be available using Shoutcast outside of the UK.