Sirius Satellite Radio Accessories

Satellite radio accessories can include everything from speakers and remote controls to antennas and radio receivers. You can purchase these items directly on Sirius's website or also at an electronics store such as Circuit City or Radio Shack. Generally, when you purchase your satellite radio, the sales person will ensure you have everything you need to get hooked up.

You may be wondering, "In addition to my subscription, what sort of satellite radio accessories will I need to get started with Sirius in my home?" First of all, you will need to purchase an indoor or outdoor antenna.

There is a weatherproof indoor/outdoor antenna ($35) you can use with Sirius boombox kits, Sirius home kits and some Sirius radios. Or you may opt to mount a Sirius outdoor antenna ($40), which can be purchased separately or as part of a Sirius Home Distribution kit.

Next you should choose a home tuner. You can buy a simple home tuner (like the Sirius Connect) for as little as $49 that hooks onto your existing stereo system. Or you may prefer the SRH550 Sirius Home Tuner or Niles Sirius Tuner Module, which comes with display, game alerts, 30 channel presets, as well as antenna and remote all included.

Most kits come with a special remote control that allows you to view songs, artists and stations (and change the station from any room in the house).

Instead of the home tuner, some shoppers prefer multi-functional units. For example, RCA has Sirius-ready units like the RTD260, which connects your DVD player with a surround sound speaker system but also functions as a satellite radio receiver. This module eliminates the over-abundance of receivers cluttering up your shelves. Also, if you own satellite television, you won't need as many satellite radio accessories to get started.

Another logical purchase would be the $100 Sirius Echo Signal Repeater system, which allows you to send your satellite radio signal to any room in the house, without running cables or antenna wires. If you have satellite television, you can buy a $60 Direct Broadcast Splitter kit, allowing you to run both things through just one cable, making installation and setup less complicated.

A new product called "Sonos" sells for $999 and allows you to listen to satellite radio and your entire digital music collection in up to 32 rooms, controlling them all from a full color, hand-held device, with no wires or connecting.

Taking a road trip? Some families look for satellite radio accessories that provide music and entertainment like the Sirius Backseat TV. While you'll need an FM tuner and video monitor, the Sirius unit provides 24/7 children's TV programming and Sirius radio capabilities for $300.

Other car accessories may include antennas, remote controls, mounting brackets, visor mount, or a direct adapter that allows you to play your satellite radio through your existing car stereo.