SiriusXM is a satellite radio that makes use of subscriptions to work. However, you can get XM radio in your car for free if you know your way around. Therefore in this article, we will discuss the best ways to get XM radio in your car for free.
The best way to get XM radio in your car for free is by registering and activating a 3-month trial subscription which enables you to use SiriusXM for 3 months for free. You don’t need to add your credit card while registering for this offer and you can cancel at the end of the 3 months.
How to Get XM Radio in my Car for Free
Below are the three ways to get XM radio in your car for free:
1. Start a Free 3 Month Trial Subscription
Registering for a free 3-month trial subscription is the best way to get XM radio in your car for free especially if you just purchased a car that comes with Sirius Radio in it.
If you just bought a used car from the dealership and it happens to come with SiriusXM radio in it. You can easily start up a free trial 3-month subscription.
If the car is new and comes factory fitted with SiriusXM, the 3 months of free trials must have started, all you have to do is to activate the subscription.
This subscription allows you to use the XM radio in your car for free for three months. You won’t have to pay any dime. And if after the end of the 3 months, you do not have the money to continue with your subscription, you can cancel.
Moreover, one interesting thing about the XM radio 3-month free trial subscription is that, unlike other subscriptions, you do not need to add your credit card while registering for the free trial. You can only add your credit card when you wish to continue with the subscription.
The 3-month free trial comes with all the premium offers such as:
- Ads free music of every genre and decade
- Sports talk and live play-by-play (NFL, MLB, NBA, NCAA, NHL, NASCAR)
- Original talks that involve exclusive comedy and news from every angle
- Howard stern with 24/7 channels on demand with videos, and
- Popular podcast series such as SXM originals and more
2. Share the Services with a Friend that Paid
If you have a friend that pays for the additional web access, you can solicit for him/her to give you the login details. You can share with them and listen to SiriusXM.
However, it’s important to note that while this is possible, it has two side effects which are:
- You can only listen and use the radio when they are not. Once they start using the radio, yours won’t be able to work. (Vice vasa).
- Sharing login details may violate the terms and conditions of the services the company offers.
3. Weekend and Weekly Promos
SiriusXM may sometimes do a weekend or weekly promo, during this period, you should be able to get the SiriusXM for free in your car.
How to Register for XM Radio 3 Months Free Trials
The first step to registering for your XM radio free trials is by checking your eligibility. You need to check if you’re eligible for the free trial HERE.
Once the link opens, you will be required to add your radio ID or VIN, your name, and your zip code, and click on check eligibility. Fill in whatever options that come up afterward.
However, you can also do this by using the license plate. All you have to do is to click on search by license plate on the website. You will see the option to add your license plate number and your state, agree to the terms and conditions, and click on continue.
How to Activate SiriusXM in the Car
Activating SiriusXM radio in your car is very easy. As reiterated earlier, if you’d just bought a brand new car from a dealership with a factory-installed SiriusXM or a preowned vehicle that the dealer told you come with a free trial, you don’t need to active the trial again because the trial should be active at the point of your purchase.
They will activate the trials when you’re done purchasing the car. Since your credit card is not required to do this, they can easily activate the free trial that will last for 3 months for you.
Meanwhile, if you bought a car that has no information about the free trial, you can try refreshing your signal if the radio is not on. If the radio is on and working, it means the free 3-month trials are on but if not. Just refresh your signal.
Refreshing your signal is very easy, all you have to do is to turn the SiriusXM radio on and tune the radio to Channel 184 for Sirius radios or Channel 1 for XM and SiriusXM radios.
While doing this, ensure that the antenna does not have any physical obstructions such as buildings, trees, etc. Be sure your antenna has a clear view of the sky before sending a refresh signal.
Once this is done, the next step would be to verify the signal you’re getting. Doing this is not hard. All you have to do is to tune in to Channel 4. If you hear audio, no further steps are required.
If after doing this and the radio is not turning on or getting any signal, you can just register for a new trial. Start a new trial immediately.
Nonetheless, it is important to note that the 3-month free trial subscription is limited to new subscribers only. If you’ve already subscribed for the 3 months free trial in the past, you won’t be eligible for it again, hence why you are asked to check your eligibility before registering for the trials. It’s a one-time offer.
Also, the subscription services you enjoyed while the free 3-month trial is on will automatically stop at the end of the stated trial subscription term unless you decide to subscribe. It won’t work afterward without a subscription.
Meanwhile, the offer is however available only on eligible, inactive factory-equipped satellite radios. Satellite and streaming lineups vary. Please take note.
Sirius team may contact you from time to time using your registration information to provide you with special offers. But not to worry, you can always change your contact information with them.
Conclusion
Getting XM Radio in your car for free is possible. All you have to do is to start a 3-month free trial which enables you to use the radio for 3 months without paying. You will be forced to either cancel or pay for the subscription at the end of the 3 months to be able to enjoy the services. However, once your SiriusXM is not subscribed, the radio will not work.