A million ways to listen!

We're an internet radio station which means we are wherever you are, without the need of a radio. We want to make sure you have THE MOST IMPORTANT info on how to listen.

You can listen in a number of ways, so pick your pleasure

 Browser

Edge, Chrome, Firefox 

Option 1 - Our Player (yes, you're already here)

On a computer or mobile browser, go directly to our player: hitradio.nz/retro 
Otherwise head to our website: http://retrohitradio.co.nz and look for the Live Stream or Listen Live links.

Option 2 - Aggregator Websites
There are dozens of 3rd party aggregate websites, so couldn't recommend one over the other. However you might like the flavour of a few listed below.

These are provided as a courtesy, just be mindful whatever happens on other peoples websites is not controlled by us.

 Smartphone apps

Android, iPhone

We do not have our own official app, however we have tested the following with success. Once installed, search for "Retro Hit Radio" and add us to your favourites if the app has that function.

These are provided as a courtesy, just be mindful whatever happens on other peoples apps is not controlled by us.

  Smart Speakers

Amazon, Google, Apple

Using Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri**, simply ask to "play Retro Hit Radio". eg,

• OK Google, play Retro Hit Radio
  
• Hey Alexa, play Retro Hit Radio
• Hey Siri, play Retro Hit Radio

If this doesn't work for you and depending where you are in the world, you might need to mention an app to ensure it matches.

eg "play Retro Hit Radio, on Tune In", or "...on My Tuner"

 Sonos

We are listed in the Sonos Radio music service.

In the Sonos app, search for Retro Hit Radio. Tap on our listing to start playing!

Tip: On the player screen in the app, tap the 3 dots and 'Add Station to My Sonos'. We will then be listed on the main screen of the app under 'Recently Played' and under 'Stations'. Woop woop!

 Smart TV

Apple TV, Roku, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV

We do not have our own official TV app, however we have tested the following TV apps with success. Once installed, search for "Retro Hit Radio" and add us to your favourites if the app has that function.

Other smart TV's like Samsung, LG, Sony, TCL, Hisense etc, may also have their own system for listening to internet radio using built in apps.

These are provided as a courtesy, just be mindful whatever happens on other peoples apps is not controlled by us, and may not be available at all.

• myTuner
• TuneIn*

A note on using the Apple TV remote with Siri. We are integrated with Apple Music so Siri is designed to work with your Apple TV. However it may not work first time.

If you use the same Apple ID on your iPhone or iPad then you may need to use the Apple Music app and listen there first, which will teach Siri to learn about us.

This should then let Siri match to us using your Apple TV remote, in which case you just need to tap the microphone button and say "play Retro Hit Radio".

If it matches, then it will play through the Apple Music app. No promises tho!

 Internet Radio

Buying a new standalone radio, or hi-fi tuner may also have an "Internet Radio" option as a source when your radio is connected to a WiFi network.

Internet Radio is a directory of radio stations from around the world, including us!

You might find the navigation on these devices a little cumbersome so if there is a search function, try that by typing in "Retro Hit Radio". Otherwise try browsing 'By Country' then hopefully you will find us in the New Zealand / Auckland listings.

Remember to add us to your favourites if this function is available. 

Now YOU can ROCK THE BLOCK

So you're streaming? Great. Share it around.

You might have heard of Bluetooth, Casting and AirPlay. This means you can send audio from one device to another (hopefully bigger and louder!).

 Google Cast

If you have a device on your WiFi network that you can "cast" to such as a Chromecast dongle, or other devices that have Chromecast built-in like a Google Smart Speaker, or Smart TV. Anything that says it is cast-enabled will be able to play our stream. 

Look for the cast icon, found in mobile apps and browsers to send the audio to your favourite device.

Hot tip: Make sure you are on the same WiFi network as the device you are casting to. It's one of the most common FAQ's we receive.

 Bluetooth

Bluetooth is widely used, often the most used option with mobile phones to send audio to a soundbar, or bluetooth device like a portable speaker in the shower, or even bluetooth earbuds. It can be used anywhere, and doesn't need WiFi.

A good friend has a classic Kenwood system he bought in the '70s and can send our stream from his phone to a bluetooth receiver, which then plugs into the AUX input on his amplifier.

We're told it works well, and we sound incredible! What a way to bring a classic back to life. Here's a handy guide.

 AirPlay

Familiar to Apple users, AirPlay works in a similar way to Google Cast. You can send whatever is playing on your Apple device, to another (Apple) device.

For instance, a Mac user can send our stream to an Apple Homepod, or, an iPhone user can send to an Apple TV. Super easy. Just look for the AirPlay icon.

* notes on UK laws: I am in the UK and can't listen | I am hearing ads before your stream starts

** notes on Siri: Siri doesn't work very well, or at all

*** Get Me Radio users - unfortunately, we no longer support their platform. Here's why..

Retro Hit Radio is licensed with OneMusic for music broadcasting rights. Info [PDF]