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# Listen to SiriusXM in Your Car

> Learn how to find channels, save presets, activate a trial in a new or used car, and transfer your SiriusXM subscription when you change vehicles.

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Use your SiriusXM radio in the car to browse channels, save favorites, and enjoy your subscription on the road. This guide covers finding channels, setting presets, activating a trial in a new or used vehicle, and moving your service to a different car.

## Find and Save Channels

<Steps>
  <Step title="Browse channels">
    Press the **Channel** or **Category** button on your radio to scroll through music, sports, news, and talk channels.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save a preset">
    Tune to the channel you want, then press and hold a **Preset** button until you hear a confirmation tone or see a saved indicator.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Recall a preset">
    Press the saved **Preset** button to jump directly to that channel.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Many factory radios let you save more presets by holding additional buttons or using a favorites list in the audio menu.
</Tip>

## Activate a Trial in a New or Used Car

New and certified pre-owned vehicles often include a SiriusXM trial. To activate it:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Find your Radio ID">
    Tune to channel **0** or **1** on your radio to display the **Radio ID** (also called ESN or SID). Write it down.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start the trial online">
    Go to the SiriusXM activation page and enter your Radio ID, then follow the prompts to begin listening.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  If your used car shows a previous subscriber's channels, you may need to refresh the signal or contact support to start a new trial.
</Note>

## Transfer Service to a New Car

If you change vehicles, you can move your subscription to the new radio:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Get the new Radio ID">
    Tune to channel **0** or **1** in your new car and write down the Radio ID.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Update your account">
    Sign in to your SiriusXM account online and use the transfer option, or contact support with both the old and new Radio IDs.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Refresh the signal">
    After transferring, request a signal refresh at siriusxm.com/refresh and keep the radio tuned to channel **1** or **184** for several minutes with a clear view of the sky.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  Satellite reception requires a clear view of the sky. Tunnels, parking garages, and dense tree cover can block the signal and cause audio dropouts.
</Warning>

## Related articles

* [/listening/streaming-app](/listening/streaming-app)
* [/troubleshooting/no-signal](/troubleshooting/no-signal)
* [/account/manage-subscription](/account/manage-subscription)


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