Is Your Car SiriusXM Compatible?

While most modern cars are SiriusXM compatible, there are still a few cars that require some sort of adapter to access SiriusXM stations. So how do you know which category your car falls into? Read on to find out the answer.

Sirius radio add-on

3 Ways To Find Out If Your Car Already Has SiriusXM Radio Built-In

There are three places you can look, which will only take a couple of minutes.

  1. Look for the SiriusXM logo on your stereo. Sometimes the auto manufacturer will add the SiriusXM logo to the stereo to advertise that it is SiriusXM-ready.
  2. Look for the SAT button. On many car stereos with a built-in satellite receiver, you can find an SAT button somewhere. The button stands for satellite, and it serves as a portal to SiriusXM stations. The SAT button is typically found with other buttons like AM/FM and DISC AUX.
  3. Check your owner’s manual. Since the other two options are much easier, checking your owner’s manual should be the last resort. You’ll likely find the information you need in the section about your car’s audio system.

What If Your Car Doesn’t Have SiriusXM Radio Built-In?

Install A VAIS Satellite Radio Adapter Kit

Radio kit

A VAIS satellite radio kit is a factory-style adapter that doesn’t need to be mounted anywhere in front of your dash. You can just either mount the adapter behind the dash with Velcro or plug it into one of your USB ports. This setup eliminates any dashboard clutter. It also offers more benefits:

  • The ability to control your satellite radio with your built-in stereo/steering wheel controls
  • Factory-grade sound quality
  • Completely hidden installation

Categories: Satellite Radio


2024-03-24 23:44:57