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my streams

Can't find exactly what you want to listen to on SHOUTcast, Mediafly, Radio Free chumby or one of our other Internet sources? You can use My Streams to enter a custom URL for any MP3, M3U, OGG or PLS stream.

My Streams screen

My Streams screen

Setting up your own stream

How do you set up your own stream? It's easy — all you need is the URL for the stream you want to listen to. Here's an example using a station that plays soundtracks:

My Streams tutorial, step 1

1. Start by tapping NEW.

My Streams tutorial, step 2

2. Tap in the Name box, where is says Stream name.

My Streams tutorial, step 3

3. The virtual keyboard appears. Tap the Back button to delete Stream name.

My Streams tutorial, step 4

4. Enter the custom name of Soundtracks and then tap the Enter button to return to the previous screen.

My Streams tutorial, step 5

5. Tap in the URL box where it says http://.

My Streams tutorial, step 6

6. The virtual keyboard appears. Enter the url http://loudcity.com/stations/streamingsoundtracks-com/ files/show/aacplus-hi.pls (no spaces or breaks in the url) and then tap the Enter button.

My Streams tutorial, step 7

7. Tap the button next to PLS to select it — only URLs ending in MP3, M3U, OGG or PLS will work. If you enter a URL ending in anything else, you won't hear anything. Tap Done.

My Streams tutorial, step 8

8. Your customized stream is now set up. Highlight it, tap the Play button, and enjoy!