Getting Started with Internet Radio

Radio 4 min read Updated November 2024

Access thousands of internet radio stations from around the world with TomYaYa's built-in radio player.

Overview

TomYaYa's radio player lets you:

  • Browse stations by genre, country, or language
  • Save favorite stations for quick access
  • Record streams to listen later
  • Set sleep timers

Quick Start

Step 1: Open Radio

Click the Radio tile on the TomYaYa dashboard.

Step 2: Browse Stations

Find stations in several ways:

  • Search: Find stations by name or keyword
  • Genre: Pop, Rock, Jazz, Classical, News, etc.
  • Country: Stations from any country
  • Language: Filter by broadcast language
  • Popular: Top-rated stations

Step 3: Play a Station

Click any station to start streaming. The player shows:

  • Station name and logo
  • Current song/program (when available)
  • Audio quality indicator
  • Volume controls

Step 4: Save Favorites

Click the heart icon to save a station to your favorites for quick access.

Features

Recording

Click Record to capture a stream. Great for:

  • Saving live shows
  • Creating personal playlists
  • Listening offline

Sleep Timer

Set a timer to automatically stop playback after 15, 30, 60, or 90 minutes.

Equalizer

Adjust audio with presets for music genres or create custom settings.

Finding Great Stations

  • Start with the "Popular" tab for highly-rated stations
  • Explore international stations for variety
  • Try genre-specific stations for background music
  • News stations are great for language learning
Note: Radio streams require an internet connection. Quality depends on your connection speed and the station's stream quality.

Next Steps