How to listen to Scala Radio Premium on your Smart Speaker

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Author: Laura ThorntonPublished 6th May 2021
Last updated 4th Nov 2021

Scala Radio Premium is our exciting new subscription that gives you more control over live radio than ever before. Joining Scala Radio Premium allows you to listen live with no ad breaks, skip up to six tracks per hour and get access to exclusive on-demand music, shows and specials from across the world of classical music and other genres.

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

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

Ts and Cs apply. Subscription auto-renews at £3.99 per month after free trial.

Below is our guide to listening to Scala Radio Premium on your Smart Speaker.

Listening to Scala Radio 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 help you please read: 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

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.

Start your FREE 30 day trial here.

Here are all the ways you can listen to Scala Radio Premium

All the ways to listen to Scala Radio Premium

You can listen on the Scala Radio web player, Scala Radio 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 Scala Radio Account, if you are a Premium user, your Premium features will appear.

Listen 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, 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.

Listening on the Scala Radio App

Download the Scala Radio 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 Scala Radio App on iOS
Download the Scala Radio App on Android

What exclusive features are part of Scala Radio 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 over a 100 on-demand shows and specials and 80 online stations from across Scala Radio, Jazz FM, Planet Rock, Absolute Radio, KISS, Magic Radio, Greatest Hits Radio and Kerrang! Radio.

When your free trial ends Scala Radio 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 Scala Radio App.

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

Start your FREE 30 day Premium trial.

Ts and Cs apply. Subscription auto-renews at £3.99 per month after free trial.

How do I get help with Scala Radio Premium?

We have an entire website with FAQs about Premium.

Get help with Scala Radio Premium.

Where do I start my 30 day free trial?

Start your FREE 30 day Premium trial.

Ts and Cs apply. Subscription auto-renews at £3.99 per month after free trial.

Read more:

Introducing Scala Radio Premium

All the exclusive features of Scala Radio Premium

All the ways to listen to Scala Radio Premium