How to listen to Radio X on your Smart Speaker

27 December 2023, 12:00

Got a Smart Speaker for Christmas? Here's how you can listen to the greatest radio station in the world!

Listening to Radio X has never been easier - you can hear us by using your brand new smart speaker. Check out all the different methods below - and all the other ways you can catch Radio X from the Global Player app to listening online.

1. How to listen to Radio X on Alexa

   

   Just say "Alexa, Play Radio X" to listen live via the Radio X Alexa skill.

   Use the Alexa app to grant location permissions, and it'll automatically find your nearest Radio X station.

   Want to catchup on the last 7 days of radio for free? You can listen back to your favourite presenters using the new Global Player skill - just ask for a show and a date, then sit back & enjoy!

   Find out more about Global Player on Alexa

2. 

   How to listen to Radio X on Google Home and Google Assistant

   Google Assistant can play whichever Radio X station is best for you - just say:

   "OK Google, play Radio X UK"

   "OK Google, play Radio X London"

   or "OK Google, play Radio X Manchester"

3. 

   How to listen to Radio X on Apple HomePod and Siri

   Just say "Hey Siri, Play Radio X".

   You can also ask Siri on your iPhone or iPad to play Radio X via the Global Player App or Apple Music.

4. 

   How to listen to Radio X On Sonos

   You can now listen to Radio X on your Sonos smart speaker. Add "Global Player" as a music source in your Sonos app, and enjoy live radio from your favourite Radio X presenters, as well as expertly-curated music playlists to suit every mood.

   Or if you’d simply like to listen live, search for the station within the new Sonos Radio section in the Sonos app.

5. You can also listen to Radio X via the Global Player App

   

   Download and install Global Player, swipe to Radio X and get listening on the go.

   You can find out more about Global Player and the Global family of brands including Capital, Capital XTRA, Capital Dance, Heart, LBC, Smooth and Classic FM right here.

   • Download Global Player from the Apple App Store
   • Download Global Player from Google Play (Android)

   Why register with Global Player?

   Want to know how Global Player uses your data? Click here for our data guide, or view Global’s full privacy policy here.

6. You can also listen to Radio X on FM and DAB

   

   To listen to Radio X on your DAB radio simply select "Radio X". You can also find the frequency to listen to us on FM in your area right here:

   London: 104.9 FM
   Manchester: 97.7 FM

   Report interference from illegal broadcasters

7. You can also listen to Radio X Online

   

   On the Radio X website click the big yellow "Listen" button at the top of every page right here at RadioX.co.uk to be taken to Global Player.

   It's a free and easy listening service and you can also listen back to the last seven days of shows from your favourite presenters.

   There’s also much more on Global Player, including podcasts and playlists from across our sister stations including Capital, Capital XTRA, Capital Dance, Heart, LBC, Smooth and Classic FM.

8. You can also listen to Radio X through your TV

   

   You can listen to Radio X via your TV by the following channels:

   - On Sky Digital channel 0113
   - On Virgin TV channel 960
   - Freesat 723

   Unfortunately due to the cost of broadcast on this platform, there are no plans to launch Radio X on Freeview

   You can also tune in to Radio X using the Global Player app on your Apple TV.