User Guide

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Next Generation Radio Product and Feature Guide
Connecting Radio to the Internet
Radio needs to be connected to the Internet via a Wi-Fi connection to be able to stream SiriusXM
content.
In a vehicle an internet connection is established by tethering Radio via a Wi-Fi connection to a
mobile hotspot that has a cellular data plan. Examples of hotspot capable devices are iOS and
Android smartphones and tablets, and stand-alone mobile hotspots such as Verizon MiFi/Jetpack,
etc.
In a home or office, an Internet connection is established by connecting Radio to a Wi-Fi router that
has an internet connection.
The following two sections show how to establish a hotspot using an iOS device and an Android
device. The third section shows how to connect Radio to a Wi-Fi hotspot or home/office router.
Establishing an iOS Wi-Fi Hotspot
1. On the iOS device, tap Settings.
2. In Settings, tap Personal Hotspot.
3. Tap the Personal Hotspot slider to turn on the hotspot. The slider will turn green indicating the
hotspot is on.
4. Make a note of the Wi-Fi password and the name of the iOS device which will be the name of
the Wi-Fi hotspot network. This will be needed when connecting Radio to the hotspot.
5. Exit Settings. The Wi-Fi hotspot is now on and ready for Radio to connect.
Connecting to the Internet