If your radio is located inside your vehicle, it's easiest to go to siriusxm.com/refresh from your smartphone, enter your Radio ID or ESN and click the "Send Refresh Signal" button. If you don't have a smartphone, simply call us (855- 697-3373) from inside your vehicle when you're ready to perform the refresh.
How do I refresh my signal?
Text the word "Refresh" to 77917 . We'll send you a text with special link to start the refresh radio process. View a sample of the text message . Once you're in front of your radio, follow instructions in the text message to complete the signal refresh.
Why does my Sirius radio keep updating?
Why? Your radio may need 2-5 minutes to receive the updated lineup from our satellites. During this time, the audio you hear may not match what is shown on your display and you may see messaging such as "updating channels" or "acquiring signal" on your radio's display.
How long does XM radio take to refresh?
3-5 minutes
What does send a refresh signal mean?
Answered 1 year ago · Author has 68.6K answers and 49.5M answer views. A refresh signal does the same as a reset, without doing a power cycle (resetting the hardware) - so doing a local reset is a better idea.
Why does my SiriusXM keep losing signal?
There may be a break, weak point, or loose connection in the wiring between the SiriusXM antenna and the tuner. Or there could be the same issues in the wiring between the tuner and your stereo. This can affect the sound quality and it may cause the radio to cut out often.
How do I get Sirius radio to work?
- With the SiriusXM® source selected, tune to channel 1.
- Tune to channel 0 to locate the Radio ID.
- Contact SiriusXM listener care by phone at (866) 635-2349 or go to www.siriusxm.com/activatenow to subscribe in the United States.
- Provide the Radio ID.