How to listen to Planet Rock Premium on your Smart Speaker

Live radio, your way

Author: Laura ThorntonPublished 5th May 2021
Last updated 21st Jul 2022

Planet Rock Premium is our new subscription that gives you more control over live radio than ever before. Listen live with no ad breaks, skip up to 6 tracks per hour and get access to exclusive on-demand music, shows and specials from across the world of rock and other genres.

You can listen to Planet Rock Premium on the Planet Rock web player, Planet Rock App, Chromecast to your Google device, Airplay to Apple Home and listen on Amazon Alexa. Below is our guide to listening to Planet Rock Premium on your Smart Speaker...

Listening to Planet Rock Premium on your Smart Speaker

Amazon Alexa

To get access to no ad breaks and exclusive online stations, you need to link your Premium account to your Alexa device. Find out more about linking your account with Alexa.

Google

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

Apple

Apple speaker devices do not have a skill that supports streams and Premium only stations. However, you can AirPlay from mobile apps to get access. To do this you can follow this help guide: Using Chromecast or Airplay.

Sonos

Sonos speaker devices do not have a direct skill that supports Premium only stations. However, you can still use your Sonos speakers to play Premium stations. To do this you can follow this help guide: Using Chromecast or Airplay.

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Why can't I see Planet Rock Premium in the App?

You might need to update to the new version to see the Premium features.

Here are all the ways you can listen to Planet Rock Premium:

All the ways to listen to Premium

You can listen on the Planet Rock web player, Planet Rock App, Chromecast to your Google device, Airplay to Apple Home and listen on Amazon Alexa.

Find out more below.

Listening online

Once you sign in to your Planet Rock Account, if you are a Premium user, your Premium features will appear.

Listening on the App

Download the Planet Rock App and when you sign in your Premium features will automatically appear. You may have to update your App to the latest version.
Download the Planet Rock App on iOS
Download the Planet Rock App on Android

Listening on Smart Speakers

Amazon Alexa
To get access to no ad-breaks and exclusive online stations, you need to link your Premium account to your Alexa device. Please note, you can't skip tracks using Alexa but can on our webplayer and the Planet Rock App. Find out more about linking your account with Alexa.

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

Apple
Apple speaker devices do not have a skill that supports streams and Premium only stations. However, you can AirPlay from mobile apps to get access. To do this you can follow this 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. Simply tap on the 'services and voice' option and select the Planet Radio music service. Finally tap on 'reauthorise account' and follow the steps to sign in. You can also follow the steps provided by Sonos here.

What exclusive features are part of Planet Rock Premium?

By subscribing to Premium, you get access to a wide range of exclusive features. As part of your 30 day free trial, you'll get access to on-demand shows and specials and more than 80 online stations from across Planet Rock, Kerrang! Radio, Scala Radio, Jazz FM, Absolute Radio, Magic Radio, Greatest Hits Radio and KISS. When your free trial ends Planet Rock Premium, auto renews at £3.99 a month.

How do I upgrade to Premium?

There are two ways to subscribe to Premium:

1) Through our website - You can visit our website and purchase Premium at www.planetradio.co.uk/premium

2) Through our App - You can also subscribe to Premium through the Planet Rock App.

Regardless of where you subscribe you will have access to Premium features across all platforms where you use your Planet Rock account.

Start your FREE 30 day Premium trial here.

How do I get help with Planet Rock Premium?

We have an entire website with FAQs about Premium.

Get help with Planet Rock Premium here.

Why can't I see Planet Rock Premium on my App?

It may be you need to download the latest version to see all the Planet Radio Premium features.

Where do I start my 30 day free trial?

Planet Rock Premium subscribers can now get a 30 day free trial. Experience and explore everything that Planet Rock Premium has to offer, including live radio with no ad breaks, live track skipping and exclusive on-demand music, shows and specials.