| | |  | Receivers & Tuners | Home » » » » » Xm Snap Radio | | | | | | | Description: | | The XM Snap is here. This is the most simple XM Radio receiver ever made. Now you can enjoy XM Radio service without the need to install a bunch of wires or take apart your dash. Simply plug in the XM Snap into the cigarette lighter socket in your vehicle, place the antenna on the car, and tune the radio. It is that easy. The Snap comes with the new Power Connect technology which creates the best sound quality possible through FM transmission. You get great sound quality without running wires. XM Snap requires an FM Radio or Aux In capability. Use the included Aux In Cable if your vehicle has Aux In capability for best performance. XM Snap requires a cigarette lighter or power adapter socket accessible to the driver. If your vehicle does not have an accessible socket, we suggest the XM OnyX or XpressRCi radio. XM Power Connect: The newest feature to SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio is now available on the XM Snap. The revolutionary SIRIUS|XM Power Connect FM Transmitter works through your vehicle's radio with easy Do-It-Yourself Installation and a clear sound. Instead of hearing static you can enjoy the true clarity of XM radio with Power Connect. If you live in or commute to a big city like New York or other cities that have allot of radio interference. | | | Features: | |
• Simple Installation: Plug in the XM Snap, place the antenna, and tune the radio.
• Flexible Audio Connection Options: Use either the included Aux In Cable, or the built in PowerConnect
• Channel Scanning: Scan through the channels in a category to find the one to which you want to listen.
• Adjustable Neck: It features a sturdy yet flexible neck taking away any vibration
• Package Includes: Snap XM Radio, Vehicle Magnetic Antenna (22.5' cable with signle right angle SMB connector),
• Also includes AUX in Audio Cable, XM Radio Channel Guide, Quick Guide (English, Spanish), User Guide (English, Spanish).
• FM Transmitter to play audio through your vehicle's stereo system.
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 7.3 inches | | Product Width:
| 3.2 inches | | Product Height:
| 8.9 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.31 pounds | | Package Length:
| 9.2 inches | | Package Width:
| 7.5 inches | | Package Height:
| 2.9 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.2 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 51 reviews |
| | | | Customer Reviews: | |
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35 of 35 found the following review helpful:
 Super Simple to Install + Excellent Sound!!!!!!Dec 12, 2010
By Julie B
This is installed in two steps:
1) Install the antenna. This is the "hard" part. You can either put the antenna outside of the car and route inside or in the windshield/ back window. I have a four door and put the antenna on the back shelf behind the back passenger headrest and then just routed the wire. Recption has been A+ and no wires hanging out.
2) Install the unit -- This took me about 10 seconds to do. Just plug into the cigarette Lighter(2 seconds) and tune the FM Radio(8 seconds) to the right channel
Sound is excellent. I think SiriusXM figured out how to make the car electrical system a radio transmitter so the signal is super strong for my car radio to pick up on. So, no bleed over, no buzzing, no interference.
Unless you're looking for alot of bells and whistles.. this is as good as it gets and its CHEAP!!!!
20 of 20 found the following review helpful:
 Ok- but not the best designMar 12, 2011
By David Yoder
The good:
Small footprint
Minimal wiring required as the antenna and aux out plug into the lighter adapter
Cleaner look when installed
Cheap
The bad:
The display doesn't scroll like other XM/Sirius radios
Difficult to change channels using preset buttons
5 presets total
Menu has 2 options Audio level and ID
I had an old Sirius Sportster Replay and replaced it with the XM Snap. Having used a full sized unit in the past the things I miss are the full size display and more presets. The biggest issue with this radio I have found is that it is difficult to change the channel as the preset buttons require a firm press and the radio is only supported by the lighter adapter which allows for some movement of the radio. No complaints about the audio quality. You basically give up some functionality and usability for the small size and simple installation.
12 of 13 found the following review helpful:
A nice, pretty simple solution for XM in the carDec 23, 2010
By cfcubed
"cfcubed"
When you've been around long enough you learn that everything represents some sort of compromise.... There are few if any clear wins.
The XM Snap! provides an easy, minimal way to get XM going in your car. It is seeming the "best" solution for this in my wife's 2008 Lexus RX350 w/Nav. There were other "better" ways, e.g. $300 (aftermarket) -> $700 (dealer) bits that integrate w/the head unit, but that's wwaayyy too much to spend for XM radio (esp considering $12/mo).
If you look at reviews elsewhere for this radio you'll see that experience varies WRT its FM transmitter. In our area there are only a few "empty" FM freqs & there is a bit of hiss/static using this (and this method is a bit light in bass) but my wife is not picky. May buy & use a cassette adapter someday. The pluses are many for this small, convenient way to go.
+ low purchase price + promotions. great UI for its minimal size (category arrow buttons, presets, knob w/push scan)
+ if lighter location & FM work well for you, just run antenna wire & plug 'er in. (does have audio & FM out jacks btw)
+ small, easy to stow, nice twisting/angling abilities
- antenna wire shorter than my other XM radios, probably could not neatly make it (tucked in, etc.) from front->top rear hatch location that I did w/other radios. antenna wire also has large right-angle plug & large magnet/choke plastic barrel that make routing harder. Took a while to neatly run wire from front of sunroof & down passenger door mouldings, but no wire is visible.
- only 5 presets, but necessary for small size I guess.
- FM transmitter seems weaker & w/slightly attenuated bass compared to my other Delphi XM SkyFis
But again a nice, simple, small solution if it suites your needs. We're happy with it.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Good Little RadioSep 26, 2011
By Gail A. Richards
I bought two of these satellite radios because the price was so good! I put one in my husband's F 150, and the other in my Toyota Highlander. I am a female senior citizen and this is our "starter" satellite experience. I was able to install the antenna wire neatly under the molding of the window, through the door hinge and under the carpet just exactly like the directions suggest. Plugging it into the power socket was a "Snap".
I have had rental cars with satellite radio and found all the "bells and whistles" on these units too complicated for my old brain. I like, and purposely chose this unit for its simplicity.
We live way out in the middle of nowhere with no radio reception, so satellite is just right for us. We have many open FM channels from which to choose and the reception is very good.
We have been using the radios for about a month, and so far they are very satisfactory. And, folks, I think the "Snap" is ever so cute in my car. How's that for high-tech?
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Static fixJun 08, 2011
By Donkey Hotey
I've owned the 'Snap' for about 7 months and it has been a generally good experience. Unfortunately, after about 3 months it started having a static or buzz sound constantly in the background. Another owner who posted on the "Sky Dock" thread had this problem, (along with others), and was going to try a shielded audio cord for the aux connection. He hadn't updated, but I had suspected the same thing and went to Radio Shack and bought a 3' shielded cord for about $8. Problem Solved. No more buzz/static and now I'm very pleased with this set-up, which is now hooked up to a 2010 Accord. At the bottom of it all is the fact that XM let these units on the market with a sub-standard aux cord, which was supposed to give the best audio quality. Now it has the best quality; it's great.
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