Sirius Vehicle Installation

This Vehicle Installation section can help you achieve the best in-vehicle performance with your Sirius Dock & Play or Portable radio. Choose the Antenna Installation section to see step-by-step instructions for properly installing the magnetic mount antenna for your specific vehicle type. Choose the Optimize Audio Options section to learn how to get the best audio performance from your Sirius Radio in your vehicle. The SiriusXM FM Channel Finder can help you find the most suitable FM frequency for listening to your Sirius Radio. You can also choose to watch our step-by-step vehicle installation videos for more detailed instruction. If you have a SiriusConnect™ in-dash radio, or BackseatTV™, we recommend getting a pro to help.

Installing the SIRIUS Magnetic Mount Antenna
  1. Properly mounting the antenna on the correct location.
  2. Routing the antenna cable from the antenna to the SIRIUS radio.

The following antenna installation directions and tips will help you correctly install your Magnetic Mount Antenna so you get the optimal XM Radio listening experience. Click the particular type of vehicle you have:

Optimize Audio Options

In order to listen to you Sirius Radio (such as Dock & Play, SkyDock, etc.) in your vehicle, you need to connect its audio to your vehicle's audio system. There are two primary ways to connect the audio of your Sirius radio to your vehicle's audio system.

Click the type of connection you have:

FM Radio Connection: With POWERConnect you can listen through your vehicle's FM radio

Direct Audio Connection: Connect to and listen through your vehicle's stereo system


SiriusXM FM Channel Finder

Go to www.siriusxm.com/fmchannel to find the most suitable FM frequencies to use your XM Satellite Radio.

Locate a Dealer for Installation

Get driving directions, store hours, and contact information for professional vehicle installation specialists near you. Locate a Dealer for installation.