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WXXI Public Media App

WXXI Public Media App

by WXXI PUBLIC BROADCASTING COUNCIL

86 ratings
48 reviews
🎵 Music
📡 News
Free

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Released
August 1, 2012
Updated
September 3, 2026

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WXXI PUBLIC BROADCASTING COUNCIL
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Access live radio and TV streams, on-demand programs, and PBS Kids content. Enjoy DVR-like controls for live and on-demand viewing, explore program schedules, and discover additional content related to your favorite shows. Share programs easily with others.

✓Live TV and radio streaming
✓On-demand program access
✓DVR-like controls for live streams
✓Integrated program schedules
✓PBS Kids content
✓Background audio playback
✓Program sharing
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What users say about WXXI Public Media App

Reviews of WXXI Public Media App are mixed: the News app is rated 4.3/5 from 86 App Store ratings. What users like most: great source of news, easy to listen on the go. Top complaints: app is too busy/overwhelming, classical music division not included. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Great source of news
  • 👍Easy to listen on the go
  • 👍Good selection of local and national news
  • 👍Continual improvement over years
  • 👍Simple and works well
  • 👍Amazing programming
  • 👍Excellent station for music and news
  • 👍Keeps users connected to Rochester
  • 👍Good content variety
  • 👍Works on multiple devices
  • 👍Great for classical music access
  • 👍New app is easier to use
  • 👍Colorful new interface
  • 👍Dropped intro ad
  • 👍Improved streaming stability
  • 👍Can pause and resume listening
  • 👍Vastly improved visuals
  • 👍Consistently delivers live content
  • 👍Good upgrade from previous version

Negative things

  • 👎App is too busy/overwhelming
  • 👎Classical music division not included
  • 👎Freezes and needs reloads
  • 👎Frequently cuts away and buffers
  • 👎Needs iOS update accommodation
  • 👎Busy splash page
  • 👎Content takes a long time to load
  • 👎Play button/playlist not obvious
  • 👎Drops out sometimes
  • 👎Hard to find content
  • 👎Designed to look pretty, not functional
  • 👎Intro ad is annoying
  • 👎App cuts out randomly
  • 👎New version more complicated
  • 👎Frozen stream requires restart
  • 👎Intro ad plays repeatedly
  • 👎Can't access WXXI news anymore
  • 👎Spontaneously halts playback
  • 👎Halts when leaving/returning WiFi
  • 👎Annoying promo intro
  • 👎Ruined by commercials
  • 👎Randomly stops streaming
  • 👎New rev is not intuitive
  • 👎Interaction issues with lock screen/earbuds
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What's New in WXXI Public Media App

12.0.10

September 3, 2026

Performance enhancements and bug fixes Your feedback helps us make our app better for everyone. Please send us your suggestions via the "Settings and Help" section of the app!

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International appeal

I am in Portugal and so thrilled I can access WXXO radio
KKS-W

Layers of news information

All the amazing good stuff to listen and read about. We do need a dark mode though and I know this problem relates more to Apple but I don’t like that the screen time build up occurs even when I have the iPhone on lock mode.
VVictorsir

Great source of Rochester and world news

Good selection of local Rochester programs and national NPR news. All in one place.
JJoinedTheCult

Love this

Great to be able to get out of the car and keep listening.
ZZdietz77

No music

Why didn’t they include their classical music division as part of the app?
Ccefran1
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

14 issues

App freezes

Bug

App cuts away from programming

Bug

App buffers a lot

Bug

Programming abruptly stops

Bug

App drops out

Bug

Stream drops

Bug

App frozen when stream drops

Bug

App halts playback randomly

Bug

App halts when leaving/returning WiFi

Bug

Interaction issues with lock screen

Bug

Interaction issues with earbuds button

Bug

App spontaneously halts playback

Bug

Stream randomly stops

Bug

App freezes on login screen

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Requested Features

6 requests

Dark mode option

Feature

Include classical music division

Feature

Make play button and playlist more obvious

Feature

Improve usability for finding content

Feature

Streamline app interface

Feature

Add sleep timer

Feature

FAQ

What can I do with the WXXI Public Media App?

You can watch and listen to all WXXI programs, including live TV and radio streams. The app offers on-demand content of your favorite shows, PBS Kids content, and easy access to program schedules. You can also explore additional content related to programs and share them with others.

Does the app have live streaming capabilities?

Yes, the app provides live streaming of WXXI radio channels and TV content. You can use DVR-like controls to pause, rewind, and fast forward live streams, allowing you to catch up on missed segments or take a break without missing anything.

Is the WXXI Public Media App free to use?

Yes, the WXXI Public Media App is available for free. There are no subscription fees or in-app purchases required to access its features and content. The app is supported by the people at WXXI and Public Media Apps.

Can I listen to WXXI while using other apps?

Yes, you can listen to WXXI in the background while browsing the web or catching up on your emails. This feature allows for seamless multitasking, so you don't have to interrupt your listening experience to perform other tasks on your device.

How can I find out what's on WXXI?

The app provides integrated program schedules for both WXXI Radio and TV content. You can easily access these schedules within the app to see what programs are airing live or are available on-demand, helping you plan your viewing and listening.