How do I change stream URLs?

Once your website or mobile app has launched, it's easy to update your stream URL if you ever need to - for example, if you change your streaming provider.

Ideally, you would ask your new provider to run your new stream while your existing stream continues to run, allowing you to migrate everything gracefully without disrupting listeners.

On this page, we'll explain how to change a stream URL for various Aiir services.

Website

The main thing to change for your Aiir website is the stream URL for your live player(s) or external player:

• If you use Radioplayer, you change this in the Radioplayer app. Select your station, then select the Web Player tab. You'll see the stream URL field.
• If you use our Player, open the Player app in Aiir. Select your station, and you'll see the stream URL field.
• If you use an externally hosted player, such as one provided by your streaming provider, open the Stations app in Aiir, select your station, then scroll down to the Website section to change the player URL.

Mobile app

To change the streaming details for a station in a mobile app, go to the Mobile Apps section of Aiir and tap "Stations" at the top. Select the station, and then the "Streams" tab. 

Enter the new low-quality and high-quality stream URLs in the boxes, and tap "Save changes".

There is no need to request an update for your app. The new stream URLs will take effect the next time someone opens your app.

Alexa

If you have an Alexa skill with us, go to the Alexa section of Aiir, click into the station you want to update the stream URL for, and enter it in the box.

You'll then need to submit a skill update to Amazon to be released.

Anything else?

You may wish to consult with streaming aggregators such as TuneIn, which may hold your current streaming URL. You can then discuss with them how you update these details, as Aiir cannot do this for you directly.