This article explains how to listen to internet radio in your car. It includes information on listening via a smartphone, an internet-compatible head unit, or a mobile hotspot.
How to Listen to Internet Radio in Your Car
Listening to traditional AM/FM radio or HD radio is about as easy as it gets. Virtually every head unit has a radio tuner and chances are it can receive HD radio. However, internet radio requires a handful of different components to work, most of which won’t come with your OEM or aftermarket stereo.
There are two things you need to listen to internet radio in your car: a mobile internet connection and a device that can access internet radio content. Smartphones are a great way to listen to internet radio on the go, as they combine both functionalities into one portable package that you probably already have with you.
In addition to a smartphone, you can also access internet radio through your car’s head unit (if compatible) or via a separate mobile hotspot. Some cars come with OEM head units that have internet radio access and built-in Wi-Fi hotspots, allowing you to share a connection with other devices.
