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SiriusXM
by SiriusXM
What SiriusXM is
SiriusXM is a paid audio and video service from Sirius XM Radio LLC, founded in 1990 and headquartered in New York, New York. It works on car radios, Android and iOS devices, Windows and macOS computers, the web, smart TVs, speakers, displays, and other smart devices. Content spans music, sports, news, politics, talk shows, comedy, and podcasts, with sports programming covering NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NCAA, NASCAR, and PGA TOUR. The SiriusXM app adds streaming-only channels, podcasts, and video. Streaming-only car listening requires a phone connection, Apple CarPlay, or Android Auto. In-car coverage includes the 48 contiguous states, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico, with limitations. Plans include All Music at $11.99 a month, All Access at $25.99 a month, app-only access at $11.99 a month, and Sports Pass at $5 a month after its listed introductory periods. Family and student plans are available.
Who it suits
SiriusXM suits listeners wanting music, sports, news, talk, comedy, podcasts, or video across cars and connected devices. Family, student, app-only, and channel-selection options address different listening setups.
What it does well
- Works across cars, mobile devices, computers, and smart devices
- Includes music, sports, news, talk, comedy, and podcasts
- Offline listening is available
- Family and student plans are offered
- Sports coverage includes major leagues and tours
What to know first
- No free plan is offered
- Streaming-only car listening needs a phone or vehicle integration
- Subscriptions renew automatically until canceled
- Refunds are generally not provided
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| All Music | $1 for 3 months, then $11.99/mo. · Ad-free music curated by genre, decade, artist, and mood · SiriusXM app and in-car radio access | $11.99 a month |
| All Access | $1 for 3 months, then $25.99/mo. · Music, sports, news, talk, comedy, podcasts, and exclusive video · SiriusXM app and in-car radio access | $25.99 a month |
| All Access (App Only) | $1 for 3 months, then $11.99/mo. · All Access programming · Listening on home and mobile devices | $11.99 a month |
| SiriusXM Sports Pass | 1 month free, then $5/mo. · Live games and league coverage · National and local sports talk | $5 a month |
| All Access Family Friendly | billed monthly · Family-friendly music, sports, talk, comedy, podcasts, and video · In-car listening and app streaming | $24.99 a month |
| Platinum | $15 activation fee applies to inactive radios. · Ad-free music, artist stations, sports, news, talk, comedy, podcasts, and video · Nugs.net concerts | $31.99 a month |
| Platinum Family Friendly | $15 activation fee applies to inactive radios. · Family-friendly music, artist stations, sports, news, talk, comedy, podcasts, an · In-car listening and app streaming | $29.99 a month |
| Music & Entertainment | $15 activation fee applies to inactive radios. · Ad-free music and artist stations · Sports, news, talk, comedy, podcasts, and video | $25.99 a month |
The first 8 of 15 plans, as siriusxm.com lists them, read 28 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word. Every plan
Verdict
SiriusXM combines broad audio and video programming with car and app access. Its many plans and device options are useful, but listeners should review renewal, cancellation, coverage, and activation terms.
Facts from SiriusXM's own pages
- Activation fee
- A $15 activation fee applies to inactive radios on several plans. · siriusxm.com, 28 Sept 2026
- A La Carte limit
- A La Carte lets users choose 50 channels; premium and extra channels cost 25 cents each. · siriusxm.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Automatic renewal
- Subscriptions automatically renew at then-current rates until canceled. · siriusxm.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Cancellation timing
- Cancel at least 24 hours before renewal; service continues through the current billing period. · siriusxm.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Car app requirement
- Streaming-only listeners need a phone connection, Apple CarPlay, or Android Auto for car listening. · siriusxm.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Car coverage
- In-car service covers the 48 contiguous states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico with limitations. · siriusxm.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Company entity
- The page identifies the company as Sirius XM Radio LLC. · siriusxm.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Content categories
- The service offers music, sports, news, politics, talk shows, comedy, and podcasts. · siriusxm.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Family-friendly plans
- Family-friendly versions are available for All Access, Platinum, Music & Entertainment, and All-In-One. · siriusxm.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Founded
- 1990 · siriusxm.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free listening
- A free Life with John Mayer channel is available in cars through September 30. · siriusxm.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free listening limit
- Free listening may not be available in all vehicles. · siriusxm.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- No · siriusxm.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- New York, New York, United States · siriusxm.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Mobile app
- The SiriusXM app provides streaming-only channels, podcasts, and SiriusXM video. · siriusxm.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Offline listening
- Yes · siriusxm.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Refund policy
- Refunds are not provided except as allowed by the Customer Agreement. · siriusxm.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Sports coverage
- Sports programming includes NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NCAA, NASCAR, and PGA TOUR. · siriusxm.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Paid from
- 4 · siriusxm.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Student plan
- Yes · siriusxm.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Support channels
- Support includes Contact Us, Frequently Asked Questions, and a Help Center. · siriusxm.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Supported devices
- Listeners can use car radios, phones, mobile devices, smart TVs, speakers, displays, and other smart devices. · siriusxm.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Supported platforms
- web,windows,macos,ios,android · siriusxm.com, 21 Sept 2026
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