How to Get Free SiriusXM in Your Car for Free

PDF download Download Article
Never pay a monthly subscription fee for XM radio again
PDF download Download Article

Offering ad-free music, hundreds of channels, and 24/7 sports commentary, SiriusXM certainly is an awesome radio service. But with a cost of $23.99 a month, it can get pricey. [1] Thankfully, there are a few ways you can get SiriusXM radio for free in your car. SiriusXM’s 3-month trial is the best way to go, and then there's searching for promos, borrowing a friend’s, and removing a fuse in your car. Read on to learn which hack could give you ad-free music for free.

1

PDF download Download Article
  1. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/c\/cc\/Get-Xm-Radio-in-My-Car-for-Free-Step-1.jpg\/v4-460px-Get-Xm-Radio-in-My-Car-for-Free-Step-1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/c\/cc\/Get-Xm-Radio-in-My-Car-for-Free-Step-1.jpg\/v4-728px-Get-Xm-Radio-in-My-Car-for-Free-Step-1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>\u00a9 2024 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is <b>not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.<br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    Want to find out if SiriusXM is for you? If so, their trial subscription is perfect! When you sign up for SiriusXM for the first time, you’ll get 3 months of radio for free. The only catch: you have to cancel your subscription after the 3-month trial or pay for the subscription. Simply check your eligibility on SiriusXM’s website . [2]
    • If you purchase a new car with Sirius Radio built-in, the dealership will likely offer you a 3-month trial.
    • Fun fact: You don’t need a credit card to sign up for the trial. If you like the subscription, you can add it once the trial ends.
    • What does the 3-month trial include?
      • Ad-free music
      • 425+ channels
      • NFL, MLB, NBA, NCAA, NHL, and NASCAR play-by-play
      • 2 Howard Stern channels
      • Create Pandora stations
      • SiriusXM video library
    2. Advertisement
2

Keep an eye out for promos and deals.

PDF download Download Article
  1. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/3\/38\/Get-Xm-Radio-in-My-Car-for-Free-Step-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Get-Xm-Radio-in-My-Car-for-Free-Step-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/38\/Get-Xm-Radio-in-My-Car-for-Free-Step-2.jpg\/v4-728px-Get-Xm-Radio-in-My-Car-for-Free-Step-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>\u00a9 2024 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is <b>not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.<br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    Sometimes, SiriusXM gives away weekend or weekly free trials to those hoping to sign up for their services. Keep an eye on commercials and social media to see if SiriusXM is partnering with other companies or offering additional free trials to new subscribers.
3

Ask a friend to use theirs.

PDF download Download Article
  1. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/c\/c2\/Get-Xm-Radio-in-My-Car-for-Free-Step-3.jpg\/v4-460px-Get-Xm-Radio-in-My-Car-for-Free-Step-3.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/c\/c2\/Get-Xm-Radio-in-My-Car-for-Free-Step-3.jpg\/v4-728px-Get-Xm-Radio-in-My-Car-for-Free-Step-3.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>\u00a9 2024 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is <b>not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.<br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    If your bestie or a close relative already pays for a SiriusXM subscription, you may be able to persuade them to use it. All you need to do is plug their login information into your SiriusXM app on your phone or car.
    • Keep in mind that you both can’t listen to Sirius Radio at the same time.
    • Be warned that this “hack” could violate SiriusXM’s terms and conditions of service and get you and your friend/relative in trouble. [3]
    2. Advertisement
4

Remove your car’s radio fuse after signing up.

PDF download Download Article
  1. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/9\/96\/Get-Xm-Radio-in-My-Car-for-Free-Step-4.jpg\/v4-460px-Get-Xm-Radio-in-My-Car-for-Free-Step-4.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/9\/96\/Get-Xm-Radio-in-My-Car-for-Free-Step-4.jpg\/v4-728px-Get-Xm-Radio-in-My-Car-for-Free-Step-4.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>\u00a9 2024 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is <b>not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.<br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    Some car owners have had luck “extending” their SiriusXM 3-month trial by canceling their subscription and removing the radio fuse from the car. Now, this hack has no guarantee, but it may be worth a shot if you have an older car. Here’s how to do it:
    • Remove the radio fuse from your car 24 hours before the trial period ends. This can be done in the fuse box under the car's hood. [4]
    • Cancel your subscription .
    • Wait 72 hours before replacing the radio fuse. SiriusXM might still play when you turn the radio back on.

Expert Q&A

Ask a Question
200 characters left
Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.
Submit
      Advertisement

      Tips

      • Activate a SiriusXM trial in your vehicle equipped with Sirius Radio by refreshing the radio signal. [5]
        Thanks
        Helpful 1 Not Helpful 0
      • Once your free trial is over, consider signing up for another SiriusXM account with a new email to get another free trial.
        Thanks
        Helpful 1 Not Helpful 1
      Submit a Tip
      All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published
      Name
      Please provide your name and last initial
      Submit
      Thanks for submitting a tip for review!
      Advertisement

      References

      1. ↑ https://www.siriusxm.com/plans
      2. ↑ https://www.siriusxm.com/free-trial
      3. ↑ https://www.siriusxm.com/customer-agreement
      4. ↑ https://youtu.be/uF_UkecHQR4?t=48
      5. ↑ https://www.siriusxm.com/help/activate-trial-in-vehicle

      About This Article

      Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 15,038 times.

      Is this article up to date?

      Advertisement