Looking to end your SiriusXM satellite radio subscription? This step-by-step walkthrough guides you through painlessly canceling SiriusXM through their website, iPhone, Android device, or Roku. I‘ll provide overview of the service, when you may want to cancel, then easy instructions for canceling across platforms.
Whether you signed up directly with SiriusXM, through a new car trial, or via a mobile app or streaming device, you can take control of managing and closing your subscription.
Let‘s get started!
Overview: What is SiriusXM and When to Cancel
For those new to the world of subscription satellite radio, SiriusXM broadcasts a variety of ad-free music, talk radio, comedy and more to your car, phone or home. With over 150 channels to choose from, it offers a deeper selection than most streaming music services.
SiriusXM can be included as a free trial with the purchase of a new or certified pre-owned vehicle. After the trial ends, if you don‘t cancel, subscription auto-renews at rates starting around $8/month.
You may decide to cancel SiriusXM if:
- You were testing it out with a free trial but don‘t want to pay to continue
- You feel the subscription price is more than you want to spend
- You‘re not getting enough value from the service for the monthly fee
- You want to switch to a streaming music service like Spotify or Apple Music
- You find the equipment faulty or lacking features you want
Fortunately, canceling SiriusXM is quick and straightforward through their website or mobile app.
Let‘s look at how to cancel based on where you signed up.
Canceling SiriusXM Directly
If you‘re unsure where you subscribed initially or got SiriusXM with a new car, try canceling directly through SiriusXM first.
According to SiriusXM‘s 2021 annual report, the company has over 30 million subscribers in the US. Many of those are registered directly with SiriusXM, including new vehicle owners taking advantage of free trial offers.
Follow these simple steps to cancel your SiriusXM subscription through the SiriusXM site:
Visit siriusxm.com and click your profile icon in top right
From profile menu, select "Manage My Account"
This opens your account dashboard.
Under "Active Radios/Subscriptions", click "Cancel My Subscription" in red
Follow prompts to confirm cancellation
You‘ll receive confirmation your SiriusXM subscription is successfully ended and service will disconnect at the next billing date.
Straightforward, right?
Now let‘s look at managing subscriptions initiated through mobile and TV platforms.
How to Cancel SiriusXM on iPhone
As SiriusXM expands partnerships (like the recent $3.5 billion acquisition of Stitcher podcast company), you may have signed up through iTunes or Apple‘s App Store.
You can view and manage these iOS subscriptions directly from your iPhone settings:
Tap your Apple ID at the top of Settings
It‘s under your name
Select "Subscriptions"
Choose your "Sirius XM" subscription
If you don‘t see SiriusXM here, you likely subscribed another way
Tap "Cancel Subscription" in red
Follow prompts to confirm cancellation.
That takes care of iPhone app subscriptions!
Now let‘s look at the Google Play Store.
How to Cancel SiriusXM on Android
As of 2022, over 70% of smartphones run Android OS. So chances are many SiriusXM subscribers signed up using the Google Play Store on an Android device.
The steps to cancel via Play Store are quite similar:
Launch Play Store app and tap your profile icon
Upper right corner
Choose "Payments & subscriptions"
Shows all active Play Store subscriptions
Select your SiriusXM subscription
If not shown here, subscribed elsewhere
Tap "Cancel subscription" in red
Confirms your cancellation.
Easy enough from Android devices too!
Now for smart TV platforms.
How to Cancel SiriusXM on Roku
With the rise of cord-cutting, streaming devices like Roku have soared in popularity for accessing television and other media content over the internet.
In fact, Roku accounts for 30% of streaming device market share in the US as of 2022. And many Roku owners likely signed up for SiriusXM streaming access directly from their TV.
Here‘s how to cancel SiriusXM through Roku‘s website:
Visit roku.com and click the account icon
Upper right, log in if needed
Select "My Account"
Click "Manage subscriptions"
Locate SiriusXM subscription -> "Turn off auto renew"
Confirm turning off auto-renewal
Cancels at next bill date.
And done! Roku subscriptions cancelled.
SiriusXM Subscription Package Comparison
Before making any cancellation decisions, let‘s quickly compare SiriusXM‘s main subscription packages:
| Package | Monthly Price | Details | Use Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| Select | $8.99 | 140+ channels | Basic package at lowest price |
| Platinum | $16.99 | 140+ channels, 200+ online channels, podcasts, streaming | Enhanced programming and streaming |
| All Access | $22.99 | Like Platinum, adds Howard Stern and other premium channels, smart home device support, video | For dedicated listeners wanting maximum content |
SiriusXM certainly offers flexibility at different budget levels. Consider what features matter to you as you evaluate keeping or canceling service.
Final Thoughts on Managing SiriusXM
I hope this overview gave you a streamlined guide to canceling your SiriusXM satellite radio subscription through their website as well as mobile and TV platforms.
- Take advantage of free trials to experience SiriusXM and determine if it fits your listening preferences
- Understand billing cycles to avoid surprise charges right after a trial
- Don‘t hesitate to cancel any time if you decide it‘s not for you
You have full control to sign up, downgrade packages, or cancel service as your needs change. Reach out with any other questions!
