Downloads
Downloading means taking something from the internet and saving itÌýon your device so that you can listen to it when you're not connected to the internet. If you've downloaded a radio programme, podcast or music mix, you can refer to it as a download.
What you can download depends on what device you're using to access Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Sounds:
| Ìý | Radio programmes | Podcasts | Music mixes |
| Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Sounds mobile/tablet app | Most* | Yes | Most* |
| Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Sounds website on a computer or laptop | No | Most** | No |
| Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Sounds website on a mobile or tablet | No | Most** | No |
It isn't possible to download any content using the Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Sounds TV app. This is a streaming service only.Ìý
*Sometimes, radio programmes or music mixes won't be available to download for rights reasons. If they are available to download, they're still subject to rights restrictions so are only available for a set period of time, even after they’ve been downloaded. In most cases this will be 30 days but some programmes, mainly sports events, may only be available for shorter periods or not at all.
**Some podcasts are Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Sounds Exclusives meaning they can be streamed on Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Sounds on all devices, but downloaded only on the mobile/tablet app.
Check our How do I download on the Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Sounds app? to find out how to download on your mobile or tablet.
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Podcasts
A podcast is an edited piece of content which can be a complete radio programme, an edited extract or highlights from a programme, or completely unique content with a particular theme made to be subscribed and listened to as a series.
You can download** and listen to podcasts on your computer, laptop, mobile or tablet, and they're also available to listen to on some internet radios. Unlike downloaded radio programmes and music mixes, most podcasts don't expire once you’ve downloaded them and are yours to keep. However, not all radio content is available as a podcast.
**Some podcasts are Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Sounds Exclusives meaning they can be streamed on Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Sounds on all devices, but downloaded only on the mobile/tablet app.
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Streaming
Streaming a programme, podcast or music mix means listening to it online, i.e. without downloading it. You can stream a programme or live radio station by finding it on the Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Sounds website orÌýÂ鶹ÊÓƵAV Sounds mobile/tablet or TV appÌýand pressing Play.