How to Activate Sirius Radio

Sirius Satellite Radio is a satellite radio service that operates in the United States and Canada. It provides music, sports, news and comedy channels, among many others, for a monthly fee. Sirius is different from regular radio stations because of its variety of channels and its clear, static-free reception. Sirius radio also currently has fewer commercial breaks than regular radio stations.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Sirius radio receiver Credit card

1. Purchase and install your Sirius radio receiver. You can install it yourself according to the instructions or have it professionally installed.

2. Choose the subscription plan you want. You can find a link to the available Sirius radio subscription plans in the Resources section below.

3. Make sure the antenna is pointing up.

4. Press the "Power" button on your receiver and wait for it to finish loading. A phone number for activation will scroll across the screen when it is finished.

5. Press the "Menu" button on the receiver. "Sirius ID" should appear highlighted on the screen.

6. Press the "Select" button.

7. Write down the Sirius ID number that appears. This number can also be found on the packaging from your radio. It will be below a barcode and say "SID" in front of it.

8. Turn your Sirius radio to channel 184.

9. Call the number that scrolls across your screen when the receiver is first turned on, (1-888-539-SIRIUS) or visit Sirius radio's website, linked to in the Resources section below.

10. Follow the instructions on your computer or from the phone number to pick your subscription plan and activate your radio.

Tips & Warnings

• Have a credit card with you when you activate your service. This is required to pay. You will be charged a $15.00 activation fee over the phone and a $10.00 activation fee online.

References

• Activating Sirius radio
• Activating the radio, page 14

Resources

• Sirius radio subscription plans
• Activate Sirius radio