Getting started with �鶹Լ�� Sounds

How do I find podcasts?

Anonymous — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:45:45 +0000

How do I find podcasts?

Podcasts can be found on the �鶹Լ�� Sounds Podcasts page or the Podcast category on the website, mobile/tablet app or TV app.

On Alexa devices, simply ask "Alexa, ask �鶹Լ�� Sounds to play [name of content]." For more information, have a look here: Podcasts and music mixes on Alexa

On the website, look for the 'Podcasts' menu, next to My Sounds, Music and �鶹Լ��.

On the mobile/tablet app, you'll find 'Podcasts' along the bottom of any page, and on the TV app, you'll see it on menu on the left hand side.

Scroll and explore the �鶹Լ�� Sounds �鶹Լ��page to find the most popular podcasts across the �鶹Լ�� at the moment, as well as more of the best music, radio and podcast content the �鶹Լ�� has to offer.

If you know the title of a specific podcast that you're keen to find, the search function should be useful.

Don't forget you can Subscribe to a podcast so you can find new and available episodes quickly in My Sounds. For help with this, check our How do I subscribe to a podcast or programme? page.

Anonymous (not verified) 03 October 2019

What is My Sounds and how do I use it?

Anonymous — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:42:28 +0000

What is My Sounds and how do I use it?

My Sounds is your personal space. It's where you'll find all the radio programmes and podcasts you've added to your 'Subscribed' list and the individual episodes and shows you've added to 'Bookmarks.' On the website, you can also view and manage your 'Continue listening' programmes.

Subscribed

This is where you'll find all the programmes and podcasts you've followed by clicking the 'Subscribe' button. Click or tap through to 'My Sounds' then 'Subscribed' to view all available episodes and listen to the ones you want to hear.

Check the following pages for more information on subscribing and unsubscribing on My Sounds:

Bookmarks

Bookmarking is for individual episodes or programmes. Found an episode or clip you'd like to listen to later? Bookmark it so you can go back to it when you're ready.

Check the How do I bookmark episodes to listen to later? page for advice on adding and removing bookmarks.

Latest

Your Latest list is where you'll find the most recent episodes of all of the programmes you've subscribed to. It's sorted by initial broadcast date with the most recently broadcast episodes at the top. It's not possible to delete individual episodes from Latest.

Continue Listening

You can view and manage your 'Continue Listening' list on the �鶹Լ�� Sounds website. To remove an item from your list, simply click 'Remove' underneath that episode or programme. To view more episodes in the programme or series, choose 'More episodes.'

Any changes made on the website will be reflected on all devices signed in to the same account (you may need to refresh the mobile/tablet app).

Downloads

On the mobile/tablet app, downloaded programmes can be found in 'My Sounds.' For more help with downloading, have a look here: How do I download on the �鶹Լ�� Sounds app?

Anonymous (not verified) 03 October 2019

Where can I find audiobooks in �鶹Լ�� Sounds?

Anonymous — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:48:41 +0000

Where can I find audiobooks in �鶹Լ�� Sounds?

You'll find a list of our available audiobooks in the audiobooks category.

On the �鶹Լ�� Sounds app, scroll down the homepage to the Categories section. Tap View All, then head to the Audiobooks category.

Anonymous (not verified) 03 October 2019

How do I use �鶹Լ�� Sounds on my computer?

Anonymous — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:42:28 +0000

How do I use �鶹Լ�� Sounds on my computer?

Head to the �鶹Լ�� Sounds website

Just visit bbc.co.uk/sounds on your computer’s internet browser. Here are just some of the things you can do on the website:

Listen live and on demand to any �鶹Լ�� radio station or programme
Subscribe to podcasts and programmes
Download podcasts
Find out what music was played in a programme
Listen to our Music Mixes
Listen along with our Radio 4 Bookclub
Explore our content by category

The �鶹Լ�� Sounds website is available on supported internet browsers and computer operating systems. To check if you can use the �鶹Լ�� Sounds website on your computer, head to the Can I use �鶹Լ�� Sounds on my computer? page.

There is no �鶹Լ�� Sounds app for computers or laptops. Our �鶹Լ�� Sounds app is for mobiles, tablets and supported TVs only.

Find programmes you’ll love

Live radio

On the �鶹Լ�� Sounds homepage, you’ll see direct links to live streams for all of our radio stations (click 'Stations >' to see live streams for regional radio stations). Check the How do I listen live? page for more information on listening to live radio on �鶹Լ�� Sounds.
Unmissable Sounds

We'll showcase the most popular programmes, podcasts and music across �鶹Լ�� Sounds right now, making it easy to discover your new favourite shows.
Music Mixes

Browse our extensive list of Music Mixes, ensuring you'll have hours of music to match your mood.
Continue Listening

Pick up where you left off with the Continue Listening section, where we’ll keep programmes you’ve started but haven’t finished yet.
Recommended for You

We’ll show you programmes and podcasts we think you’ll love in the Recommended for You section on the �鶹Լ�� Sounds homepage.

With �鶹Լ�� Sounds, you’ve got the breadth of �鶹Լ�� radio at your fingertips. For more tips on how to find your favourite programmes – and the programmes you haven’t even heard of yet – check the following pages:
How can I find and play programmes?
What is My Sounds and how do I use it?

Download podcasts so you can listen offline

Check our How do I download a podcast episode from the website? page for a step-by-step guide on how to download podcasts from the �鶹Լ�� Sounds website to listen to when you’re not connected to the internet.

You’ll also be able to transfer downloaded podcasts onto other devices to listen to when you’re on the move. We’ve got more information about that in our Can I transfer podcasts to another device? page.

Remember to sign in

You’ll need to sign in to your �鶹Լ�� account to use �鶹Լ�� Sounds. For help signing in or creating an account, visit our Where can I get help signing in or creating a �鶹Լ�� account? page.

Anonymous (not verified) 03 October 2019

What do all of these words mean?

Anonymous — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:49:21 +0000

What do all of these words mean?

Not sure what a word or phrase means on the �鶹Լ�� Sounds help site? Have a look through our list of popular terms and meanings.

ABCD	EFGH	IJKL
MNOP	QRST	UVWXYZ

A B C D

Term	Meaning
Android	Android is an operating system designed by Google for mobiles, tablets, and other handheld devices.
Bandwidth	Bandwidth measures the amount of data that can transfer through a communications channel over a given period of time.
Beta	A beta application or website is one which is open for testing before it becomes available as the standard version to the public. Providing feedback on beta versions helps developers find out what to fix or improve before making that version standard.
Bitrate	This is the speed at which information in a file is read by hardware. A high bitrate file will contain more detailed data, so it will take longer to be processed.
Browser	The browser is the software on your device that you use to open websites. Examples of browsers are Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Internet Explorer.
Cache	Your browser saves information from websites to help them load more quickly next time you visit them. This information is saved to the cache.
Cookies	A cookie is a piece of data saved on your browser to remember the settings you've saved on websites you've visited.
Device	A device is the piece of equipment you're using to access �鶹Լ�� Sounds. For example, a mobile, computer or tablet.
Download	When you download something, you take it from the internet and save it on your device so that you can listen to it when you're not connected to the internet.
DRM	DRM means Digital Rights Management. It's a way of controlling how different types of files are used.

E F G H

Term	Meaning
FAQ	FAQ means Frequently Asked Question.
Hardware	Hardware is what we call the physical components of a piece of technology. For example, a hard drive, mouse, keyboard, monitor, or laptop can all be considered pieces of hardware.
HTML	HTML means HyperText Markup Language. This is a universal type of computer code used for making websites and controlling how they are displayed.

I J K L

Term	Meaning
Install / uninstall	Installing means adding a piece of software to your device. For example, you can install the �鶹Լ�� Sounds app onto your mobile. Uninstalling means removing this piece of software from your device.
Internet Service Provider (ISP)	Your internet service provider is who supplies your internet connection.
iOS	iOS is an operating system designed by Apple for their handheld products, for example, iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.
IP address	Your IP address is what websites use to determine where in the world you are accessing the internet from. IP addresses can be manipulated though, especially if you're using a VPN, so it might not always accurately reflect where you are geographically.

M N O P

Term	Meaning
Mobile data	Mobile data, also known as 3G or 4G, is a way to access the internet from your mobile or tablet device. Most people will use their mobile data when they don't have access to WiFi. How much data you have access to is usually determined by your mobile network provider.
On demand	An on-demand programme is one that has already been broadcast on the radio and that you can listen to whenever you want -- on demand.
Online / offline	Something can be described as online if it's connected to the internet. If something is offline, it's not connected to the internet. For example, you can listen to programmes online if your device is connected to the internet. When you download a programme, you can listen to it when your device isn't connected to the internet, and is offline.
Operating System (OS)	The operating system is the system your computer, mobile or tablet runs in order to function. The OS enables your device to run applications and perform tasks. It's the interface between you and your computer.
PC	PC means Personal Computer. This is usually a laptop or a desktop computer with a separate hard drive, monitor, mouse and keyboard.
PIN	PIN means Personal Identification Number. We'll ask you for a PIN if you set up a parental guidance lock.
Platform	This is a combination of hardware and software which software can run on. For example, our �鶹Լ�� Sounds software can run on mobiles, tablets and computers, which are all platforms.
Podcast	A podcast is an edited piece of content which can be a complete radio programme, an edited extract or highlights from a programme, or completely unique content with a particular theme made to be subscribed and listened to as a series.
Programme	A programme is a full radio production that you can listen to from beginning to end. It might only have one episode, or it might have several episodes. These episodes could be split into multiple series.

Q R S T

Term	Meaning
Register	Registering means signing up for a service by providing some details, such as your name or email address.
RSS	RSS means Really Simple Syndication. RSS feeds are lists of information taken from a website or service and updated in real-time with any new information added to that website. They allow you to stay updated when something new, like a podcast, becomes available.
Software	Software is what we call the components of technology which are coded into the computer, and not physical. Applications, programs and operating systems which tell the computer what to do are considered software. For example, our �鶹Լ�� Sounds app for mobiles and tablets is a piece of software.
Stream	Streaming is listening to something online. You can stream by finding what you want to listen to on the website or app and simply pressing play.
Subscribe	Subscribing on �鶹Լ�� Sounds means you'll be kept up to date when there are new episodes of that programme or podcast. You won't have to search for new episodes because they'll be added to your Latest list in My Sounds when they're available.
Troubleshooting	Troubleshooting is the process of following some steps to try to figure out what's going wrong if something is broken. You can also try troubleshooting steps to resolve the problem.

U V W X Y Z

Term	Meaning
URL	URL means Uniform Resource Locator and it's another way of referring to a website address. This is what you type into the address bar to go to a website. For example, "www.bbc.co.uk/sounds" is a URL which will take you to the �鶹Լ�� Sounds website.
Username	This is a name which identifies you when you sign in to a service. You can choose it yourself and it doesn't need to be your name.

Anonymous (not verified) 03 October 2019

How do I find programmes?

Anonymous — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:43:36 +0000

How do I find programmes?

Here's how you can find on-demand programmes on �鶹Լ�� Sounds.

�鶹Լ�� Sounds website

Search
If you know what the programme, station or live stream is called, try searching for it using the search bar in the top right-hand corner. When you're on the Sounds website, the search will say 'Search Sounds' so the results will all be from �鶹Լ�� Sounds.
Schedules
Find the programme you're looking for by searching by date and time of broadcast on the station’s schedule. Head to the Schedules page or click on Schedules > at the top right corner of the �鶹Լ�� Sounds homepage.
Category
Have a look for any type of programme that suits your mood from the Categories menu part-way down the homepage. Click All categories at the top right corner of the section to search by music or speech programmes, then by over 40 subcategories.

�鶹Լ�� Sounds app for mobiles and tablets

Search
If you know what the programme, station or live stream is called, try searching for it using the search icon in the bottom right-hand corner. You can also view and select your recent searches.
Schedules
Find the programme you're looking for by searching by date and time of broadcast on the station’s schedule. Tap See All Stations & Schedules on the homepage and choose a station to see its schedule.
Category
Have a look for a spoken word programme, or a music show or mix, using the Categories menu part-way down the homepage.

�鶹Լ�� Sounds app for TVs

�鶹Լ��page
Our homepage gives access to live streams on both our national and local stations. Just scroll through the 'Listen live' rail at the top. Scrolling down through the homepage will show popular programmes and music mixes, as well as programmes we think you'll enjoy.
Search
If you know what the on-demand programme* is called, try searching for it using the search icon in the menu on the left-hand side:

*The ability to search for live streams and stations will be available on the TV app in the near future.
Category
From the homepage of the TV app, scroll down to find Categories. Scroll across to find the category you're looking for, and choose View all to see all of the categories we have to offer.

Music and Podcasts Menus
Use the Music and Podcasts icons on the left-hand menu to find music mixes and podcasts that you'll love. Scroll through either menu to browse recommended and popular content, and use 'View all' when you see it to browse everything we have available in that section. Scroll to the bottom of the Podcasts menu to view all of the podcasts available on the �鶹Լ�� Sounds TV app.

My Sounds

You can also use My Sounds to find on-demand programmes. My Sounds is your personal space in �鶹Լ�� Sounds where you can subscribe to programmes and podcasts you enjoy and bookmark episodes so that you can listen to them later. Find out more about My Sounds in the What is My Sounds and how do I use it? page.

Looking for live streams? Use the search option on the website or mobile app to find the station or live stream you're looking for (this will be available on the TV app in the near future). For more information on listening live, head to the How do I listen live? page.

Anonymous (not verified) 03 October 2019

How do I change the volume in the �鶹Լ�� Sounds app?

Anonymous — Sun, 06 Oct 2019 15:45:02 +0000

How do I change the volume in the �鶹Լ�� Sounds app?

You’ll need to change the system volume on your device. The volume buttons are usually located on the side of the mobile or tablet, or you can adjust the volume in your device settings.

If you're using Chromecast, you can still change the volume using the volume controls outside of the app.

Anonymous (not verified) 06 October 2019

What is the �鶹Լ�� Sounds mobile app?

Anonymous — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:43:36 +0000

What is the �鶹Լ�� Sounds mobile app?

The �鶹Լ�� Sounds app is an app you can install on your mobile or tablet to enjoy live and on-demand �鶹Լ�� radio, music mixes and podcasts.

It's completely unique to you as it’s designed to learn from your listening habits. You'll have one-tap access to the latest episodes of your favourite �鶹Լ�� podcasts and radio shows as well as music mixes and Sounds exclusives. We'll introduce you to new audio you may have missed from the 80,000 (yes, really!) hours of �鶹Լ�� audio available.

Here’s a quick rundown of what you can do on the �鶹Լ�� Sounds app:

Listen live	Listen live to any of the �鶹Լ��'s network stations as well as our Sounds exclusive live stations, like Radio 1 Dance or Live News, via the dial at the top of the homepage. Tap Stations & Schedules to listen to any of our 40 local radio stations.
Continue listening	Pick up where you left off across your devices with Continue Listening.
Discover new audio	Discover new programmes, podcasts and music mixes through the Recommended for You section. It's constantly refreshed with new content just for you based on your listening.
Browse categories	Have a look through our speech and music categories, from Audiobooks, Crime & Justice, Food & Drink to Classical, Rock & Indie, Hip Hop, and everything in between.
Listen later	Listen to individual episodes when you're ready by adding them to your Bookmarks.
Download audio	Listen to podcasts, programmes and music mixes when you're on the go or not connected to the internet by downloading.
Subscribe to podcasts and programmes	Get a personalised feed of the latest episodes of the programmes and podcasts you've subscribed to in My Sounds.

We've added a bunch of additional features since the app was launched and we're busy working on even more. Check our What features are you working on within the �鶹Լ�� Sounds app? page to see what's new.

Where can I get the �鶹Լ�� Sounds app?

Install the app for free from your app store:

Amazon Fire: �鶹Լ�� Sounds in the Amazon Appstore
Android: �鶹Լ�� Sounds in the Google Play Store
iOS: �鶹Լ�� Sounds in the Apple App Store

You'll need to have a compatible device to install the app, so check Can I use �鶹Լ�� Sounds on my mobile or tablet? for information on requirements.

How do I use the app?

Check the following pages for all the steps you need to get started with the app and make the most of �鶹Լ�� Sounds:

Do I need a �鶹Լ�� account?

Yes, you’ll need to sign in to the �鶹Լ�� Sounds app with a �鶹Լ�� account. Don't have an account yet? Don't worry - you can register in a few simple steps here.

There is no �鶹Լ�� Sounds app for computers and laptops. On your computer, simply head to the �鶹Լ�� Sounds website to listen to live radio, on-demand programmes, podcasts and music mixes.

Anonymous (not verified) 03 October 2019

How do I use �鶹Լ�� Sounds on my TV?

Anonymous — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 11:55:02 +0000

How do I use �鶹Լ�� Sounds on my TV?

Where can I find the �鶹Լ�� Sounds app?

Connected TVs

If your TV is supported, you'll find the �鶹Լ�� Sounds app either pre-installed or in the app or players store/menu.
YouView

If you've got a YouView box or a compatible YouView-enabled Sony TV, you can find �鶹Լ�� Sounds by:
- Selecting �鶹Լ�� Sounds from the Players section
- Listening to a �鶹Լ�� radio programme from the last seven days via the YouView electronic programme guide
- Listening to a �鶹Լ�� radio programme from the last seven days via the YouView On Demand area

You'll need to make sure your TV device is connected to the internet.

How can I listen live?

On the homepage, you'll find all our national radio stations and your local station at the top. Select a live stream to start listening. Scroll across and select 'View all' to see all National and Local stations.

You’ll be sent to a new page where the live stream will start to play. If Live Restart is available, you'll see a Start button which will rewind the programme to the beginning, otherwise you can listen at the live point.

When listening to any programme, live or on-demand, you can minimise/maximise the playback screen using the two arrows to the right of the playback area.

How can I listen on demand?

Use the menu on the left to choose from �鶹Լ��, Music, Podcasts, My Sounds and Search to find the programmes you love.

Scroll down the homepage to find Unmissable Sounds, your Continue Listening programmes, Music Mixes, Recommendations, Categories and so much more. Click on any programme to start playing.

You'll find extensive lists of available programmes within Categories. To view all categories, scroll to the right and select View all. For help with categories, have a look here: Where can I find categories on �鶹Լ�� Sounds?

To find music programmes and mixes, use the Music icon on the left. Scroll down through the highlights (and across to View all), or view the music categories to find music you're in the mood for.

Choose the Podcasts icon to view the list of podcasts that we have to offer.

Scroll down through the highlights and categories (and across to View all in that section), or scroll to the bottom to see all of the podcasts we have to offer.

Select a programme to start playing. To see all episodes of a particular programme, select More episodes. In here, you can view and play other episodes, and you can subscribe to the show.

You'll also find My Sounds in the left-hand menu, where you can access your Latest list, Subscribed programmes and Bookmarked programmes and episodes.

Can I search for programmes?

Yes, you can. Navigate to the menu on the left-hand side and click on Search. Then, type in the name of the programme or podcast you're looking for.

Do I have to sign in?

Yes, you do. Check the How do I sign in to �鶹Լ�� Sounds on my connected TV? page for guidance on how to sign in.

Anonymous (not verified) 16 April 2020

What is �鶹Լ�� Sounds?

Anonymous — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:44:09 +0000

What is �鶹Լ�� Sounds?

�鶹Լ�� Sounds is the online home of �鶹Լ�� Radio. You can listen to live radio streams, on demand programmes, podcasts, audiobooks, music mixes and lots more!

You can access �鶹Լ�� Sounds through our website at www.bbc.co.uk/sounds on your computer, laptop, phone or tablet device. There’s also a dedicated �鶹Լ�� Sounds app for mobile and tablet devices. You can also listen to live stations and podcasts through �鶹Լ�� Sounds on many smart speakers and internet radio devices.

Have a look at the following pages for some steps to get you started:

Anonymous (not verified) 03 October 2019