Notice: Starting in spring 2025, BBC Sounds will be restricted to listeners who live in the UK. BBC Studios have launched new audio services at bbc.com and on the BBC app and includes podcasts. You can read more about these changes on our help page: Upcoming changes for listening to BBC audio outside the UK
You can use BBC Sounds by visiting www.bbc.com/sounds or by installing the BBC Sounds app.
The BBC Sounds app is available on devices running Amazon Fire 6, Android 7 or iOS 15 and above. Just search 'BBC Sounds' in your app store. If your device doesn't meet those requirements, or if you're in a location where the app isn't available, you can use the BBC Sounds website instead.
Do I need to sign in to use BBC Sounds?
Yes, to use the BBC Sounds app you'll need to log in with a BBC account. Follow the on-screen prompts to create a BBC account if you don't already have one. For help signing in or creating an account, visit the BBC account help site.
Why isn't the BBC Sounds app available in my country?
Currently, the BBC Sounds app is not available in India, China, Russia or Vietnam as the local data rules in these countries do not comply with the BBC’s privacy policies, which you can read here: Using the BBC: Your Information & Privacy. If this situation changes, we will update this page.
Just so you know...
For rights reasons, it isn't possible to download radio programmes from outside the UK. But you can download podcasts on the BBC Sounds app or from the BBC website. Here's how:
We're also not able to make some content available outside the UK, including the Radio 5 live sports extra station, CBeebies Radio, certain sports and music coverage. Other programmes may also be available within the UK only, but again this will be due to rights agreements.