Integrate a comprehensive podcast service

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Eliot Lovell

• December 15, 2017 11:31

Bluesound is lacking a comprehensive podcast service.

This seems like a major hole in what it offers.

I've tried using TuneIn and Spotify, but neither of them offer a comprehensive selection. TuneIn in particular is very poor for podcasts.

I heard that Sonos has integrated PocketCasts which offers an excellent podcast service and which I also use on my phone.

 

Can Bluesound also integrate PocketCasts?

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  Paul M

  • February 02, 2023 20:02
  • Edited

  Bluesound Support could we have an update on this please?

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  Tony W.

  Product Support Manager

  • February 02, 2023 20:36

  Hi Alex

  Please see www.bluesound.com/bluetooth and set your Bluetooth Preferences to manual.

  That being said, BluOS already offers Podcast options since its initial launch via TuneIn. Simply select the free TuneIn service and Podcasts from the main TuneIn Menu.

  Spotify Connect Premium subscribers can also enjoy Podcasts via Spotify Connect and of course, use your preferred podcast Apps through AirPlay or Bluetooth.

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  HengeLover Glasgow

  • February 02, 2023 21:23

  Hi Tony

  There's a consistent ask for a standalone podcast app, for a number of reasons. Your suggestions have various limitations. None of them allow for native playing of subscriptions podcasts through an RSS feed, for example

  We're guessing that Blusound have no intention of adding this, but at least confirm that as opposed to referring to limited options. It's pretty frustrating.

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  Klaus Johannsen

  • December 19, 2023 05:58
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  I agree to all before. You must admit that Spotify and TuneIn are not good solutions. It would make the BS system much better to have e.g Pocket Cast integrated. It would be nice if you would tell what your reasons are. Many (including me) find your reference to the mediocre solutions to be a reasonable answer.

  My workaround on Android (for Pocket Cast) is: (optically) connect an Chromecast audio to the system and use it for streaming content from Android. IMO this is the second to best solution. The major downside is that Chromecast audio does not support gapless play (but this is not a problem when listening to podcasts).

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  Brian Bell

  • March 06, 2024 11:18
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  As a potential node user, the absence of a coherent podcast service is a big negative.

  Implementing Pocket Casts would be a big plus - how difficult can it be to do this?

  The official response which is to use workarounds is not adequate!  Users have been asking for a proper solution for over 4 years! 

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