stream_ON FAQs

 

Welcome to the stream_ON FAQ page.  Listed below are the most frequently asked questions/problems, and their solutions.  If anyone can offer any further input to these solutions, please let me know at masterej@gmail.com or at my Google group here:  link
 
Q:  "Unable to retrieve initial token..." error
A:  stream_ON is unable to connect to the SIRIUS website to retrieve codes necessary for logging in.  Check your Internet connection, then check your firewall settings to be sure that stream_ON has full access to the Internet.  Be sure to check your Windows firewall, as well as any other firewalls (Norton/McAfee/etc.) that you may have.  Do not worry if you have a router, as a router will NOT have an effect, since the token is captured from a standard webpage (no port forwarding is required to connect to SIRIUS).
 
Q:  I am logged in, but I still get "unable to change channels..."
A:  There are two causes here.  Double-check your username and password...there is a rare bug on SIRIUS' system that can allow you to login, even if you enter the wrong username/password combination.  However, you will still not be able to connect to the streams, even though you are "logged in."  The second solution...try reinstalling Windows Media Player.
 
Q:  Can I record SIRIUS' shows with stream_ON?
A:  Yes.  Any audio coming into your computer can be captured.  Many commercial audio recording applications are out there.  However, the most reliable and complete package available is Replay A/V, and is available in many different versions, from simple to advanced.  Check out Replay A/V here:  Replay A/V
*Note:  Please do not redistribute SIRIUS' content to others, especially non-subscribers.  This only hurts us, and gets SIRIUS upset.  Please keep any recordings to yourself.
 
Q:  There is a big time lag when I change the channel
A:  Click here
 
Q:  Does stream_ON work with premium streaming?
A:  Yes.  Once you are logged in, click Settings -> Sound Quality -> Full-Throttle.  If you have premium streaming on your account, stream_ON will switch to the high bitrate.  If not, you will be directed to the SIRIUS website where you may subscribe to premium streaming.
 
Q:  Does stream_ON work SIRIUS Canada?
A:  Yes.
 
Q:  I have .NET 2.0/3.0 installed...do I still need .NET 1.1 to run stream_ON?
A:  Yes.  stream_ON is built on .NET 1.1.  However, .NET 1.1 can be installed on your computer, even if you have .NET 2.0/3.0 installed...they are all interoperable.
 
Q:  Does stream_ON work with Vista?
A:  Yes.