My smartphone has a built-in FM radio. Local shops are selling DAB+ radios. So I have to decide whether to buy one. I’m not really keen accumulate more electronic appliances for marginal gains.

Sound quality alone doesn’t justify it. What other factors are there? Will I get many more stations in Brussels?

I’m hesitant because AFAIK I cannot buy a DAB radio with an EPG+record fuction. (update: looks like I can get a USB stick & use software to fetch timetables & schedule recordings)

  • ᴇᴍᴘᴇʀᴏʀ 帝AEnglish
    3·
    1 year ago

    My old DAB radio stopped working and I replaced it with a smart speaker. Seems like the better choice as it gives me more flexibility.

    • freedomPusher@sopuli.xyzOP
      1·
      1 year ago

      What does that mean, exactly? Do you mean an Alexa type of thing? I don’t have a normal unlimited broadband connection so internet radio streaming is not an option for me.

      Many DAB radios have a bluetooth input option, which I would have to insist on so I could also play to the speaker from my phone.

      • ᴇᴍᴘᴇʀᴏʀ 帝AEnglish
        1·
        1 year ago

        What does that mean, exactly? Do you mean an Alexa type of thing?

        That type of thing.

        I don’t have a normal unlimited broadband connection so internet radio streaming is not an option for me.

        Ah OK then.