Can a cell phone receive AM radio?

As long as you have a smartphone, you can download FM radio apps to access thousands of live and local radio stations from your phone. One of the most popular is called iHeartRadio. It’s completely free to download¹ and listen and offers thousands of live FM and AM radio stations that you can tune into at any time.

Do cell phones use AM or FM?

Cellular (cell) phones operate with radio frequencies, a form of electromagnetic energy located on the electromagnetic spectrum between FM radio waves and the waves used in microwave ovens, radar, and satellite stations. Cell phones do not emit ionizing radiation, the type that damages DNA.

How can I get radio reception on my phone?

You can easily turn your phone into an FM radio if it has an embedded chipset and the proper circuitry to connect that chip to an FM antenna. All you need is an app like NextRadio, which lets you tune into the signal, and something to act as an antenna, such as headphones or nonwireless speakers.

Why can’t I get AM on my radio?

Verify the antenna lead is connected to the antenna jack on the rear of the car stereo receiver and that the connection is secure. Try resetting the car stereo. There could also be a poor ground connection. We would recommend that you contact your local installer to have the ground connection checked.

Why doesn’t my phone have FM radio on it?

And phone manufacturers probably don’t see it as a big value-add, so they don’t bother to develop or include a compatible app. Thus, the FM receiver remains deactivated. Fortunately, there’s a free app that can activate it for you: NextRadio.

Why is my car stereo not picking up AM radio?

If applicable, change the tuner settings of the car stereo between the Local/Distant ( LX/DX) station selector to switch the tuner sensitivity. Class D amplifiers may also cause AM reception problems. If you have an amplifier connected, disconnect the amplifier power.

Can you listen to AM and FM radio on iPhone?

Given the lack of add-on radio accessories, you may want to choose an alternative method for listening to AM and FM radio on your iPhone. This means installing a streaming radio app for your phone, and listening to terrestrial radio over the Internet.

Can I listen to FM radio without using data?

If you’re lucky enough to have a model with this feature, you can enjoy compression-free FM radio without using any data. NextRadio can activate your phone’s previously unused FM receiver. Your phone has been holding out on you.