How to listen to Absolute Radio Premium across your devices

Listen to your favourite Absolute Radio Stations live with no ad-breaks

Absolute Radio Premium on your devices
Author: Laura Naylor and Scott ColothanPublished 13th Jun 2024

Absolute Radio Premium is an exciting new way to listen to Absolute Radio. By joining, you can listen ad-break free plus you'll also get access to exclusive stations including Andy Bush’s Indie Disco 24/7, Absolute Radio Classic Country, Absolute Radio Acoustic, Haven’t Heard It For Ages and Through The Decades.

Find out more about Absolute Radio Premium and sign up for a 30 day free trial here.

Ts and Cs apply. Subscription auto-renews at £3.99 per month after free trial.

How to listen to Absolute Radio Premium online

Once you sign in to your Absolute Radio Premium account then your Premium features will appear.

Listening to Absolute Radio on the app

Download or update the Rayo app and sign with the email you signed up to Absolute Radio Premium with and your exclusive features will appear. You'll need to allow location services on your app for general and premium listening.

Find out more about the Rayo app and how to download it.

Listening to Absolute Radio Premium on Smart Speakers

Amazon Alexa

You need to link your Premium account to your Alexa device.

Find out more about linking your account with Alexa.

To listen to exclusive Premium stations on Alexa, say the following:

"Absolute Radio Acoustic on Rayo"

"Absolute Radio Classic Country on Rayo"

"Haven’t Heard It For Ages on Rayo"

"Through The Decades on Rayo"

"Andy Bush’s Indie Disco 24/7 on Rayo"

"Absolute Radio Debuts on Rayo"

"Absolute Radio Terrace Anthems on Rayo"

"Absolute Radio Summer on Rayo"

"Absolute Radio Forgotten 80s on Rayo"

Google

Google speaker devices do not have a skill that supports ad-break free streams and Premium only stations. However, you can Cast from mobile apps to get access. Help guide: Using Chromecast, Bluetooth or Airplay.

Apple

Apple speaker devices do not currently have a skill that supports streams and Premium only stations but you can AirPlay from mobile apps to get access. Help guide: Using Chromecast, Bluetooth or Airplay.

Sonos

To access Premium stations on your Sonos speaker devices, open the Sonos App and go to the settings tab. Tap on the 'services and voice' option and select the Planet Radio music service, then tap on 'reauthorise account' and follow the steps to sign in. You can also follow the steps provided by Sonos here.

Listen to exclusive stations:

With Absolute Radio Premium you can access exclusive stations that you can listen to 24 hours a day and seven days a week to your heart’s content. These include Andy Bush’s Indie Disco 24/7, Absolute Radio Classic Country, Absolute Radio Acoustic, Through the Decades and Haven’t Heard it for Ages.

Andy Bush’s Indie Disco

Round the clock Indie bangers from the 80s, 90s and 00s. To listen on Alexa say, "Alexa, play Andy Bush's Indie Disco."
Listen to Andy Bush's Indie Disco here.

Absolute Radio Classic Country

The defining songs of Country Music from Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline to Garth Brooks and Shania Twain. To listen on Alexa say, "Alexa, play Absolute Radio Classic Country."
Listen to Absolute Radio Classic Country here.

Absolute Radio Acoustic

Laid-back, chilled out and acoustic tracks from the world's biggest artists. To listen on Alexa say, "Alexa, play Absolute Radio Acoustic."
Listen to Absolute Radio Acoustic here.

Through the Decades

Take a trip in a time machine from the 60s to the 10s with the best Absolute Radio songs from Through the Decades. To listen on Alexa say, "Alexa, play Through the Decades."
Listen to Through the Decades here.

Haven’t Heard It For Ages

Amazing tracks you didn't realise you'd forgotten! To listen on Alexa say, "Alexa, play Haven't Heard It For Ages."
Listen to Haven't Heard It For Ages here.

Absolute Radio 50s

Iconic classics from a genre defining decade including Nina Simone, Elvis, Jackie Wilson and Buddy Holly.
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Absolute Radio Movies

Grab the popcorn and pump up the volume on tracks from Top Gun, Back to the Future, Skyfall and more.
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Absolute Radio Terrace Anthems

The biggest football sing-along songs.
Listen to Absolute Radio Terrace Anthems here.

Plus if you fancy something a bit different, your subscription also grants you access to other radio stations with exclusive shows across Absolute Radio, Planet Rock, Kerrang! Radio, KISS, Scala Radio and Jazz FM.

Listen live with no ad breaks

Listen to Absolute Radio live with no ad-breaks and skip up to 6 tracks per hour.

As a Premium subscriber, you can listen live across Absolute Radio, Planet Rock, Kerrang! Radio, Scala Radio, KISS, and Jazz FM with no ad breaks and there are no ad breaks on all the exclusive online Premium stations.

Sign up for Absolute Radio Premium:

When you upgrade to Premium, you will automatically get a 30 day free trial to explore the station before you get billed. Premium costs £3.99 a month and gives you access to exclusive features and content on Absolute Radio, Planet Rock, Kerrang! Radio, Scala Radio, KISS, and Jazz FM.

1) Upgrade through our website

2) Upgrade through our Rayo app

You will get an email confirming that you have just upgraded to Premium and that you now have a 30 day free trial to explore Premium before you get billed. You can access Premium features across all platforms where you’re logged into your Absolute Radio account.

Start your FREE 30 day Premium trial to start enjoying exclusive features and stations

Ts and Cs apply. Subscription auto-renews at £3.99 per month after free trial.

How do I get help with Premium?

Get help with specific questions or help with Premium here.

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Find out more about Absolute Radio Premium

Exclusive Absolute Radio Premium stations

How to listen to Absolute Radio:

Listen to Absolute Radio across the UK on your digital radio, the free Rayo app, by hitting that play button on the bottom of your screen or by asking your smart speaker to "play Absolute Radio".