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Stingray Music
What Stingray Music is
Stingray Music provides curated music channels on mobile, web, and TV, with selections across genres, decades, trends, moods, and activities. Stingray says people, not algorithms, program the channels. In its mobile app, listeners can browse popular and related channels, new releases, and personalized recommendations, or filter by mood, activity, genre, and era. The Free plan offers ad-supported listening for free, though availability varies by region. Premium adds non-stop ad-free streaming and superior sound quality; it is available only in selected regions, and pricing and billing details are shown in the app and vary by country, device, and platform. A Stingray account connects profiles, favorites, and preferences across smartphone, tablet, web, and interactive TV app where available. Participating TV providers may offer channel and authenticated app access. The mobile app lists Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, AirPlay, and Chromecast compatibility. Stingray Music is available on Android, iOS, and web.
Who it suits
It suits listeners who want curated music channels and discovery tools across mobile, web, or participating TV services. People seeking ad-free listening can consider Premium where it is available.
What it does well
- Human-programmed channels span genres, decades, moods, and activities.
- App offers personalized recommendations and discovery filters.
- Account connects favorites and preferences across supported devices.
- Mobile app lists Android Auto, CarPlay, AirPlay, and Chromecast.
What to know first
- Free listening is ad-supported and varies by region.
- Premium is available only in selected regions; pricing is shown in app.
- App is not currently supported on smart speakers.
Limits
The Free plan is ad-supported. Premium is offered only in selected regions, and availability varies by region for the Free plan and television channels.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Ad-supported listening · availability varies by region | Free |
| Premium | Price and billing details are shown in the app and vary by country, device, and platform. · Ad-free streaming · superior sound quality · available only in selected regions | On request |
As stingray.com lists them, read 5 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the Stingray Music website or install its Android or iOS app
- Choose the Free plan for ad-supported listening
- Create or sign in to a Stingray account to sync preferences where available
- Authenticate through a participating TV provider when using provider access
- Use compatible Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, AirPlay, or Chromecast devices
Verdict
Stingray Music combines curated channels with mobile discovery and cross-device account syncing where available. Check regional availability and in-app Premium billing details before choosing a plan.
Questions
Is Stingray Music free?
Yes. The Free plan costs nothing and provides ad-supported listening, with availability varying by region.
What does Premium include?
Premium provides non-stop ad-free streaming and superior sound quality. It is available only in selected regions, with billing details shown in the app.
Which platforms support Stingray Music?
The service supports Android, iOS, and web. Its mobile app also lists Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, AirPlay, and Chromecast compatibility.
Can I use Stingray Music through television services?
Participating TV providers can offer Stingray Music channels and may provide app access after account authentication. Channels are also available through services including Samsung TV Plus, The Roku Channel, LG Channels, and Vizio WatchFree+, with regional variation.
Does Stingray Music support smart speakers?
The app is not currently supported on smart speakers such as Amazon Alexa, Echo Dot, or Google Home.
Facts from Stingray Music's own pages
- Account sync
- A Stingray account connects a listener’s profile, favorites, and preferences across smartphone, tablet, web, and interactive TV app where available. · musicsupport.stingray.com, 5 Oct 2026
- API
- Stingray documents a REST API for building integrations that provide player functionality and access to its music catalog; access requires a JSON Web Token. · music-api-doc.stingray.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Catalog
- Its channels cover many genres, decades, trends, moods, and activities. · stingray.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Company
- Stingray says it was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. · business.stingray.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Curation
- Stingray says real people program its channels rather than algorithms. · music.stingray.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Device compatibility
- The mobile app lists Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, AirPlay, and Chromecast compatibility. · music.stingray.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Discovery
- The mobile app offers popular and related channels, new releases, personalized recommendations, and filters for mood, activity, genre, and era. · music.stingray.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Limit
- Stingray Music’s app is not currently supported on smart speakers such as Amazon Alexa, Echo Dot, or Google Home. · musicsupport.stingray.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Premium
- Premium offers non-stop ad-free streaming and superior sound quality. · music.stingray.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Stingray says it uses physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect personal information. · stingray.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Product
- Stingray Music provides curated music channels on mobile, web, and TV. · stingray.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- The Stingray Music Help Center provides account, subscription, listening, and troubleshooting articles and lets users submit a support request. · musicsupport.stingray.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- web,iOS,Android · stingray.com, 25 Sept 2026
- TV access
- Participating TV providers can offer access to Stingray Music channels and may provide app access after account authentication. · stingray.com, 5 Oct 2026
- TV channel availability
- Stingray Music channels are available through services including Samsung TV Plus, The Roku Channel, LG Channels, and Vizio WatchFree+; availability varies by region. · musicsupport.stingray.com, 5 Oct 2026
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