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Everything you need to know about RadioPulse features, compatibility, and troubleshooting.
Connecting RadioPulse to Apple CarPlay is completely plug-and-play:
If a station connects but has no audio output:
RadioPulse relies on the community-driven open Radio-Browser directory containing over 30,000+ verified stations. If your local station or favorite indie channel is missing:
Use our contact form below or email us directly at support@radiopulseapp.com with the station's name, website, and streaming URL (MP3/AAC/HLS). We will verify and index it so it becomes available to you and all listeners worldwide.
Tap the Heart icon on any station or player view to add it to your Favorites. In addition, you can create customized lists (e.g. "Morning Commute", "Night Chill", "Workout Rock") from the Lists tab.
Your saved favorites and custom playlists are immediately visible on your Apple CarPlay screen so you can start your favorite music with a single touch without searching.
Radio streams are lightweight compared to video streaming. Most stations stream at 128 kbps, which uses approximately 58 MB per hour of listening. For high-efficiency AAC stations (64–96 kbps), data consumption drops to 28–43 MB per hour.
Because RadioPulse utilizes native Apple AVPlayer hardware acceleration, battery impact is minimal, consuming roughly 3–4% battery per hour of background listening.
RadioPulse features a native real-time ICY metadata parser. When a radio station broadcasts song metadata embedded inside its audio stream chunks, RadioPulse extracts and displays the song title and artist instantly.
However, some broadcasters (especially talk, public news, or low-cost legacy stations) do not transmit metadata packets. In those instances, RadioPulse displays the station's official broadcast name and bitrate.
No personal data is collected or sold. RadioPulse does not require you to create an account, enter an email address, or provide location tracking. All your favorite station lists and preferences remain stored safely and privately on your device.
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