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Robert2010
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How to play BBC Radio 4 on HomePod mini 2

How do I play BBC Radio 4 on my brand new Home Pod Mini 2.


With my Echo Dot, I just told it to play BBC Radio 4 and it did it.

Posted on Oct 30, 2026 7:18 AM

3 replies

Ingo2711
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Oct 30, 2026 7:33 AM in response to Robert2010

Did you set up Siri on your HomePod mini?

If yes, tell Siri to play BBC Radio 4.


...

Siri: Activate Siri, then see the ideas below for requests you can make.

  • Say “Siri” or “Hey Siri.”
  • Touch and hold the top of HomePod until you see the multicolored light.


  • “Play some music.”
  • “Play something totally different.”
  • “Play Apple Music 1 radio.”
  • “Next song.”

...

copied from: Play music, podcasts, and more on HomePod - Apple Support


So in your case:

"Hey Siri" "Play BBC Radio 4"


Sometimes, and depending on your region, not all radio stations might be available, but Siri will tell you about any errors as well.

Ingo2711
User level: Level 10 (93,009 points)

Oct 31, 2026 1:53 AM in response to Robert2010

What does Siri respond, if you ask her to play this station?

Can you play other BBC stations on your HomePods?

Robert2010 Author
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Oct 30, 2026 9:44 AM in response to Ingo2711

Thank you for that.


Siri does work for other things, just not this.


And BBC Radio 4 is a news and current affairs station, rather than music.


Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256385917