Using LiSTNR

Helpful hints to get the most out of LiSTNR

5 tips to get the most from LiSTNR
Make the app your own by favouriting your favourite podcasts and stations.  Use the sleep timer feature and drift off to sleep listening to your favourite...
How do I listen to podcasts on LiSTNR?
LiSTNR is a free app, available on the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.
What is 'My Feed'?
‘My Feed’ is your personalised audio feed. This is where you will see the next unplayed episode of your favourite radio shows, podcasts, music and news. It...
Can I still use LiSTNR when I am offline or without data?
Yes! Simply download the episodes you might want when offline, and the LiSTNR app allows you to listen to those episodes when offline or out of data.
How can I remove episodes from 'My Feed'?
In order to prevent a certain show appearing in your feed, head to that show's individual 'Show Page' by pressing the three dots ••• from the ep...
What does favouriting / unfavourite do?
By favouriting a new podcast or station, you will see it automatically appearing in your feed as soon as a new episode is released. You will also receive a ...
How do I favourite a podcast or station?
By favouriting podcasts, you will see episodes from them automatically appear in your feed for you to listen to. Favouriting a station will give you quick ...
Why does the stream cut out when my phone is locked or the screen is switched to idle? (Android devices only)
If you are using an Android device and the phone is running in Low Power Mode or a specific Battery Optimisation Mode, for the phone to conserve battery ene...
How do I view all LiSTNR categories?
To view all categories, go to the podcast page. There you will find a section that contains some of the categories as well as an option to view them all. 
How do I manage notifications?
Notifications are currently used to let you know when a show you've favourited is made available.  To turn off notifications, you'll need to switch...
How do I sort the order of playback?
The sort order of playback can be changed in the podcast page. Navigate to the podcast you are listening to and tap the triangular sort button change the so...
How do I search for a show, genre or station?
To find something you'd like to listen to, you can use the search located at the top of the app. You can search for a specific podcast, station, network...
How do I download episodes in the LiSTNR app?
Downloading episodes on the LiSTNR app gives you the ability to listen to your shows without an active internet connection or help with the reduction of you...
Why do you have ads?
LiSTNR is an ad-funded audio service which means it's free to download and we're not charging you for accessing our content library. We do our best ...
Why is my battery consumption so high when using the app?
Battery consumption on LiSTNR is dependent on the type of audio you are listening to and the network that you are on. Live radio and mobile data use the mos...
How can I enter the 'Ed To London' competition?
Please see the link below for instructions on how to enter through the LiSTNR app: https://www.hit.com.au/win/how-to-enter-ed-to-london-3-201958  Good Luck...
Can I keep listening to the LiSTNR app if I close it and open anther app?
Yes, the LiSTNR app will continue playing if you close it and open other apps. The audio will stop if you start playing content on a different app.
How do I delete downloaded episodes in LiSTNR App?
Downloaded episodes delete themselves by default 48 hours after you have listened to them to save storage space on your device. You can also delete download...
How do I set the sleep timer on the LiSTNR app?
Sleep timers are available on all audio content on the LiSTNR app.  How to set a sleep timer: Find your desired show or live station and start playing i...
Why can't I find the show or podcast I'm looking for on the LiSTNR?
LiSTNR has a wide selection of exclusive, local and international content from LiSTNR, Hit, Triple M, Kinderling, SoundCloud, BBC, Apple, ESPN, Wondery, Sti...