dkfackler wrote: > Greetings > > I've been hearing announcements over BBC3 that changes are coming; those > of us outside UK will no longer be able to access BBCSounds, etc. BBC > recommends that owners of internet radios and smart speakers contact the > hardware manufacturer for help. As our beloved Logitech device are no > longer supported, are there any options other than using a computer? > > ~dk
I don't think it is correct that users outside the UK will lose access to BBC Sounds, just that the way you are currently listening will stop. Most probably, you are using Shoutcast. This information from the BBC explains the situation. > Why am I hearing a message advising the stream I am listening to will > stop working mid-2023? > > The BBC uses several streaming technologies to deliver BBC Sounds. If > you are hearing a message informing of this change, you are listening > using Shoutcast. The BBC will stop supporting Shoutcast by mid-2023. > > Why are we making these changes? > > Shoutcast is an older streaming technology and many connected radio > devices in the UK no longer use it for BBC streams. Ending support for > Shoutcast will enable us to focus on the two most popular technologies > currently used HLS and DASH. As well as delivering better value, it > will allow us to understand more on how our content is consumed. This > forms part of our strategy for BBC Sounds and is important to help us > improve the services we offer to our listeners. > > We informed manufacturers and other service providers of this change in > May 2022. > > I hear the message what should I do? > > If you are using an internet radio or smart speaker, please contact the > manufacturer. It might be possible for the device to be updated to use > another of our supported streams. > > If you can hear the message when listening to BBC services via the web > or mobile phone, please listen on BBC Sounds instead. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ AngloCuencano's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=64040 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=117159
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