You can now skip tracks live on Amazon Alexa with Scala Radio Premium
You can also skip tracks on our Web Player and the Scala Radio App
Last updated 22nd Jul 2022
Scala Radio Premium is our new subscription service that gives you more control over live radio than ever before. 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, jazz, and rock.
In a radio first, our skip track feature is now available on Amazon Alexa Smart Speakers when listening to the main station with Premium. This revolutionary feature is the first of its kind across any smart speaker on UK Radio.
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.
How do I skip tracks on Amazon Alexa?
1) Login to Alexa with your Premium account and listen to the main station for Scala Radio, Jazz FM, Kerrang! Radio and Planet Rock.
2) You can say: "Alexa, skip" or "Alexa, next". You don't need to mention the station name as you're already listening.
3) You can skip up to six times per listening hour.
4) Alexa Skip applies only to the four main stations on Scala Radio, Jazz FM, Kerrang! Radio, Planet Rock, Absolute Radio, Magic Radio, Greatest Hits Radio and KISS and not the Premium only stations and special shows.
Start your FREE 30 day Premium trial here.
Ts and Cs apply. Subscription auto-renews at £3.99 per month after free trial.
Where can I skip tracks?
With Premium you can skip up to six tracks when listening live on Amazon Alexa, the Web Player or our App. You can also skip six tracks on our online stations if listening using the Web Player or App,
How do I skip tracks on the Web Player and App?
Simply click the skip button on the Web Player or App.
How many tracks can I skip?
You can skip up to six tracks per hour on the Web Player, App and Amazon Alexa.
How do I see how many skips I have left?
The number of skips remaining will appear on the now playing bar, as a small number above the play button. On Alexa it will tell you when you have reached your limit.
When does my Skip function reset?
Your skips reset an hour after you first started listening.
Can I skip tracks with Google, Apple and Sonos speakers?
Currently, the skip function does not work when using these devices.
Check out the features of Scala Radio Premium
How much does a Scala Radio Premium subscription cost?
When you upgrade you will get a 30 day free trial to explore before you get billed. Premium costs £3.99 a month and gives you access to exclusive features and content on Scala Radio, Jazz FM, Kerrang! Radio, Planet Rock, Absolute Radio, Magic Radio, Greatest Hits Radio and KISS.
Start your FREE 30 day Premium trial here.
Ts and Cs apply. Subscription auto-renews at £3.99 per month after free trial.
How do I subscribe to Scala Radio 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 here.
What happens after I upgrade to Premium?
You'll receive an email confirming you have upgraded to Scala Radio Premium and now have a 30 day free trial before you get billed. You'll also get access to Premium for Planet Rock, Kerrang! Radio, Jazz FM, Absolute Radio, Magic Radio, Greatest Hits Radio and KISS included in the cost.
All the ways to 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
Read more:
Start your 30 day FREE Scala Radio Premium trial
Introducing Scala Radio Premium
All the exclusive features of Scala Radio Premium
All the ways to listen to Scala Radio Premium