WiFi Radio

Imagine being able to listen to over 10,000 radio stations at the touch of a button! You can with a WiFi Radio.

A WiFi radio is very different to a traditional FM or DAB radio. A traditional radio receives it's signal from transmissions broadcast through the air. This means you are limited to receiving radio stations broadcast in your area. A normal FM radio can usually receive up to 20 or so radio different stations depending on your location. This was improved slightly with the introduction of DAB radios which allowed listeners to receive 100s of radio stations.

     

     

     

 

Wireless Internet Radio Player

A Wireless Internet Radio Player receives radio stations broadcast over the Internet. Since the Internet is linked across the world you can listen to over 10000 radio stations from across the globe.

All you need to use a Wifi Internet Radio is an internet connection and a wireless router. The WiFi Radio connects to the internet via your wireless router and provides access to the 10000 or so radio stations available over the internet.

Most UK radio stations including those run by the BBC as well as other local stations now broadcast over the internet as well as via traditional FM and DAB channels. If you visit other counties you'll also find they most of their radio stations are now broadcasting over the internet. This means that with a Wifi Internet Radio you now have a much larger choice of radio station to choose from than ever before.

Bored of UK Radio?

Maybe there’s a radio station you enjoyed listening to abroad when on holiday that you wish you could listen to now. You can with a WiFi Internet Radio. Bored of radio in the UK, why not see what people are listening too in the USA, or Australia? Want to brush up on a foreign language why not spend some time listening to a radio show from France, Germany, Spain, Brazil or anywhere else that interests you.

Not only will you get access to all of these great radio stations from around the world, but will also have access to internet only radio stations and shows that are not broadcast via traditional means.

The other thing that makes Wireless Internet Radio Players so good is that there is no fees or subscriptions to pay. You'll never suffer from signal problems or a lack of coverage in your area.

More benefits of a WiFi Radio

WiFi Radios are extremely simple to use. Simple plug them in and follow the simple instructions to connect to your wireless router. The all you have to do is scroll through the stations and choose what you want to listen to.

You can use your WiFi radio anywhere in the house or garden (or as far as your wireless broadband signal will go). The bedroom, kitchen, lounge or dining room, the possibilities are endless.

Many WiFi radios also allow you to stream music from your PC or other media sharing devices.

A WiFi Internet Radio will also play listen again radio content. Listen again radio content is where radio stations store many of their popular shows and allow them to be played via the internet at a later date. Never miss your favourite show again and enjoy the flexibility of listening to it again and again whenever you want.

Internet Radio

Internet Radio is often referred to as web radio, net radio, streaming radio or e-radio. Internet radio is the broadcasting of audio transmitted via the Internet.

Internet radio involves the streaming of audio that allows consumers to listen to a continuous stream or audio. Listeners have no control over the audio streamed just like when radio is broadcast over traditional means (e.g. FM or DAB). Internet radio is not the same as podcasting as podcasting involves downloading the audio before listening rather than streaming.

Many Internet radio stations are streamed from traditional terrestrial radio stations such as the BBC. Often the audio streamed over the internet will be identical to the audio broadcast of the airwaves giving the listener a choice on how they listen to it.

One of the cool features of Internet radio is that most stations are usually available anywhere in the world. For example, you could listen to radio stations from the USA in the UK or you favourite stations from the UK when abroad in Australia, etc.

Internet radio stations have become very popular amongst those who have tastes outside of the mainstream FM stations available. E.g. a specialist type of music, or maybe for those where English isn't their first language. Internet radio is also very popular amongst expatriates who can continue to enjoy their favourite radio stations from home wherever they are living now.

Wired or Wireless Internet Radio

Wired or Wireless
Some internet radios offer the options of wired or wireless operation. If you have a broadband wireless router set up and running a WiFi Radio would be the easiest and most flexibly option for you. If you do now have a wireless router and have no intention of getting on in the near future a number of Internet Radios offer a wired option. This means you can plug your Internet radio directly into a standard broadband router and receive internet radio stations this way.

Battery Powered
Some Wifi Internet Radios allow you to operate them via batteries. This means that the radio is truly portable around you home and garden. There is nothing stopping you sitting out in your garden listening to a station from the other side of the world.

Acoustic Energy AE1716B - WiFi Internet Radio with Wiresless Media Streaming

The AE1716B WiFi radio can access over 99% of the internet radio stations available from anywhere across the the world. AE1716B Compare Prices. The AE1716B provides compatibility the three main internet radio formats giving you an unrivalled choice of stations. This AE1716B will simply link to any WiFi network and the channels are listed alphabetically and browsed with the unique multi-function control. As a bonus, the AE1716B can also stream media directly from your home PC allowing you to listen to your music in any room. AE1716B more information...

Intempo GX-01 - Wifi Internet Radio with wired option.

The GX-01 has been described as one of the easiest WifI Radios to use. GX-01 Compare Prices. When in range of a Wiresless network the GX-01 will automatically try to connect. When connected the GX-01 will give you a list of stations to select from ordered by name, county and genre. The GX-01 also offers the option of using a network cable to connect incase you do not have a wireless network availabe. The GX-01 also has an alarm function meaning you can wake up listening to any radio station from around the world.GX-01 more information...

Revo BLIK Radiostation - New generation multi-format Internet/DAB/DAB+/FM radio device

The Blik Radiostation is one of a a new generation of multi-format wifi radio devices. Blik Radiostation Compare Prices. The BLIK Radiostation can provide reception of both DAB and DAB+ digital radio, internet radio stations and conventional FM radio broadcasts. This makes the BLIK Radiostation the ultimate ‘all-in-one’ digital radio, providing an unprecidented choice of stations with 3 different ways of receiving them. Blik Radiostation more information...

Revo Pico WiFi - Award winning ultraportable Wifi Internet Radio Player

The award Pico Wifi internet radio player combines clean, good looks, high quality audio and extreme portability in one neat package. Revo Pico Wifi Compare Prices. Capable of accessing 1000s of radio stations from across the world you have an unprecedented choice of content to listen to. The Pico Wifi has an intenral rechargeable battery for complete freedom allowing you to listen in your garden, or as far as your wireless signal will reach. The Pico Wifis splashproof design will keep it save from harm when ourdoors and you plug an iPod® into the Pico Wifi and you have a vertsatile cordless speaker system. Revo Pico Wifi more information...

Roberts WM201 - Wifi Radio and Media streaming device with awsome sound quality

The WM201 is a WiFi radio and media player. WM201 Compare Prices. With the WM201 you can connect thousands of internet radio stations from across the globe as well as ‘listen again’ content so you can listen to previously broadcast programmes at your leisure. Browsing through the stations is made easy thanks to the large display. This information is automatically updated and conveniently sorted by name, country or genre. The audio quality from the Roberts WM201 is top notch and you can also stream audio from your PC or media sharing device.Roberts WM201 more information...

Roberts WM202 - Combination Wifi Radio and Media player

The WM202 is a combination radio that can play Internet Radio as well as DAB and FM broadcasts. WM202 Compare Prices. You can use the WM202 to listen to stations from across the world. You can also use the WM202 as a media streamer and play audio from your home PC in any room of your house or your garden. The WM202 can be operated from the mains or from batteries giving you complete audio freedom. 2 alarm timers allow you to wake up to your favourite station from anywhere in the world. You can connect the WM202 to your network either via wireless or a wired network connection. Roberts WM202 more information...