Didn’t work properly
I set to a radio stn and it only plays chimes and bird noises, tried a few times
Real name is “Worst Clock Radio EVER”
Spent quite bit of time loading and setting it up….
Results:
1. Did NOT alarm at set time even though the app was open and on that screen all night.
2. Drained my battery more than 50% even though the phone was on a charger all night!
3. Did NOT dim as per setup. Far too bright for a night stand.
Complete waste of time and effort!…. Don’t bother with it
Results:
1. Did NOT alarm at set time even though the app was open and on that screen all night.
2. Drained my battery more than 50% even though the phone was on a charger all night!
3. Did NOT dim as per setup. Far too bright for a night stand.
Complete waste of time and effort!…. Don’t bother with it
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Best clock radio app
I’ve been using this app for years. If you love using it as a traditional clock radio to wake up to AM/FM stations, or to listen to AM/FM stations it remains the best. The button design to set stations, settings to set brightness and volume are great. Even provides the local weather all for a reasonable yearly fee.
The only problem for which I used to contact Mark is when certain stations change their streaming links. If you are a local CBS news radio junkie this is a regular issue since Audacy purchased these stations. I’ve notified Shoutcast about this but it is not priority for them.
For our yearly fee 😀 I would suggest Mark check the following stations quarterly or so and update the app with working links if needed for the following Audacy CBS news stations:
WBZ 1030 Boston
WCBS 880 New York
WINS 1010 New York
WBBM 780 Chicago
WKNX 1070 Los Angeles
Many of the above now simulcast with corresponding concurrent FM stations also.
and these additional city news, weather, sports stations that frequently change their links:
KTAR talk/news 98.3 Phoenix AZ
Arizona Sports 98.7 Phoenix AZ
If done for the app then everyone has these working stations rather than just for individual users.
Thanks for such a great app!
The only problem for which I used to contact Mark is when certain stations change their streaming links. If you are a local CBS news radio junkie this is a regular issue since Audacy purchased these stations. I’ve notified Shoutcast about this but it is not priority for them.
For our yearly fee 😀 I would suggest Mark check the following stations quarterly or so and update the app with working links if needed for the following Audacy CBS news stations:
WBZ 1030 Boston
WCBS 880 New York
WINS 1010 New York
WBBM 780 Chicago
WKNX 1070 Los Angeles
Many of the above now simulcast with corresponding concurrent FM stations also.
and these additional city news, weather, sports stations that frequently change their links:
KTAR talk/news 98.3 Phoenix AZ
Arizona Sports 98.7 Phoenix AZ
If done for the app then everyone has these working stations rather than just for individual users.
Thanks for such a great app!
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Response from developer
You should contact support if you are having problems. Weather does not sync, not sure what you mean by this. Contacting us with a problem is how we make the app better, we have had no other users report these issues so it could be your device, simply use the contact link in the weather panel and we will get back to you the same day.
How to set the alarm clock to make it work
I Followed all the instructions save and it never Alarms or I can’t hear an Alarm it’s Extremely Frustrating thanks in Advance For your Help
Response from developer
Sorry you are having trouble, it sounds like you did not enable notifications. This is not the support page, you can use the in app support links or go to www.BeautifulClockRadio.com and contact me from there.
FOX News goes offline. Why?
I listen to FOX NEWS every morning as my wake up channel. Ya, I know it is one sided news just like CNN, NBC, ABC, CBS and NPR. But what are we to do, I just want to wake to a human voice. Any way FOX has been working for months but now the connection just won’t connect. I have had this happen before and it did correct itself. This time however it’s been a few weeks. What’s the deal.
Fox is off line again. 10/22/2023.
Fox is off line again. 10/22/2023.
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Paid for weather
Payed for year but only works on one of my devices
Works without fail
My iHome
Clock radio died, all the new ones are Bluetooth only. As I’m a news junky, I wake up to the local NPR station
App works perfectly, even the free version
I did upgrade to add the weather not that I really needed it. But wanted to make sure the author is making some money so he keeps updating the app, which I now depend on.
One thing I wish I could figure out. My local NPR station provides a pledge free stream for members. However the url doesn’t work in the app. Not the apps fault, as the url launches a website.
Mark if you have any suggestion, I’d love to hear it
So pledges I hear.
Clock radio died, all the new ones are Bluetooth only. As I’m a news junky, I wake up to the local NPR station
App works perfectly, even the free version
I did upgrade to add the weather not that I really needed it. But wanted to make sure the author is making some money so he keeps updating the app, which I now depend on.
One thing I wish I could figure out. My local NPR station provides a pledge free stream for members. However the url doesn’t work in the app. Not the apps fault, as the url launches a website.
Mark if you have any suggestion, I’d love to hear it
So pledges I hear.
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Sad
Doesn’t work I really liked the sounds it had to choose from too bad
Response from developer
Notifications need to be enabled for the alarm to function, please contact support with any issues and we can get them solved for you. Use the in-app support links or www.BeautifulClockRadio.com
Works well and great support
The app is really versatile even though using the features and buttons is not super simple and requires watching the accompanying instruction video. Wanted to add an unlisted ethnic radio (Chinese) outside the USA (in Canada). Emailed support and the station was added promptly! Great app.
Rely on it every day
I use this great clock radio every day to listen to news and public affairs programs with pre-sets for CBC, BBC, The New York Times podcast and more. I love the big clock display and the ease of use. There have been occasional problems with links to some services but this is a very minor inconvenience and the developer provides quick fixes. Overall this is the most-used app on my iPad.
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FOX News goes offline. Why?
I listen to FOX NEWS every morning as my wake up channel. Ya, I know it is one sided news just like CNN, NBC, ABC, CBS and NPR. But what are we to do, I just want to wake to a human voice.
Any way FOX has been working for months but now the connection just won’t connect. I have had this happen before and it did correct itself. This time however it’s been a few weeks. What’s the deal.
Any way FOX has been working for months but now the connection just won’t connect. I have had this happen before and it did correct itself. This time however it’s been a few weeks. What’s the deal.
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2 Thumbs up!
Quick support to add on radio stations
Not reliable
Followed the instructions by turning notifications on and leaving the app open but the alarm only went off 1 of 3 times. When it didn’t ring there was just a notification from the app but alarm did not go off.
Response from developer
Hi Clobean3, Sorry you are having trouble with the app. I assure you it does work properly. In the demo video instructions, it clearly states that Apple restricts what apps can do when they are closed, you need to leave the app running for the alarm to function properly. Contact support for any help. www.BeautifulClockRadio.com
Lots of problems
Quit loading. Developer responsive. Reboot & reload helped for awhile. But… screen interface elements move to wrong place or partially off screen when setting up; 1st button assigned radio worked initially, now nothing streams. Other stations ok. Tried more reboots. Now hangs on splash screen and quits in 10 sec.
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Response from developer
It sounds like you were on an unsupported device, we should now have all devices working and fully supported. Contact support if you have problems using the in-app links or go to www.BeautifulClockRadio.com .
Alarm sound doesn’t play over bluetooth
Compliments on your work, simple enough yet very useful. I am trying to use it in conjunction with my blootooth speakers in order to setup an alarm that can play in my bedroom. Although I can hear the alarm sound on my speakers during a setup, when the alarm is actually triggered it plays only on device itself, athough the bluetooth connection is verified to still be active. Hoping you can fix this bug/ feature soon. Otherwise, a great product.
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It is the best alarm clock
Unfortunately it does freeze up from time to time. Would like to know how to fix it.
Great when it works, but…
When everything works, it’s great, but lately about half the time it locks up, or just won’t start, on my SE.
A lesser but still annoying issue is that my finger has a hard time snagging the sliders for adjusting brightness and volume.
A lesser but still annoying issue is that my finger has a hard time snagging the sliders for adjusting brightness and volume.
BCR Podcast Radio and Alarm
This seems like a great ap except I have been unable to store my favorite am station. I have tried pasting in the url but it just won’t play the station! 😭
Perfect
I absolutely love this App ! I use it at home and in my car to listen to worldwide radio and podcasts. Great job.
Alarm doesn’t work
Alarm clock doesn’t work
Response from developer
MadGurthie, If you contact support we can help you. We have a support link built into the app, just swipe the weather panel. Something that might help in the meantime, you need to have notifications ON, if notifications are not ON the app has no way to trigger an alarm.
