Love the content and have very few issues with the app. Listen to classical, stories on demand and live news. Need to restart it at times after it won’t play, but that’s infrequent.
Unfortunately, the latest release of this app is, if anything, worse for rural users than previous versions.. The app’s Home Screen has so many dense graphics on it that it takes too long to load. Even worse, the app will not play the stream until all the graphics finish loading. The app should be designed to work in Vermont where cellular and WiFi signals vary greatly in strength and availability. It should take the user’s bandwidth into account when it loads screens and keep track of when it has played the introductory sponsor list so it does not play them every few minutes as it switches bandwidth sources. Too bad the app was not developed by one of the many Vermont based mobile developers who know about Vermont’s internet connection issues. Another big failure in this app is when it loses whatever signal it is using, it gives up and requires the user to hit the play button again. The right way to implement the app is to have it retry until it gets reconnected again. Test the app everywhere it is going to be used instead of in a development lab with high speed Internet.
The bugs have been worked out over the last year or two, the app runs flawlessly now. The FM radio broadcast of VPR is spotty in our location, and streaming on archaic DSL was unreliable. High speed EC fiber and a new cell tower are welcome arrivals in our area of rural Central Vermont! Streaming VPR has now released us from playing ripped or downloaded music from a hard drive. Wish there was more bluegrass and folk and other genres included in the program of the VPR Replay stream, and more vocal music on VPR Classical.
Open the app and just hit the play button, no fuss it just works. Plus you can pause for a couple minutes and come back without having to listen to the initial add again which is really nice.
This app keeps me connected through Vermont Public Radio. I usually just listen to the live stream, but appreciate being able to access programs that I missed. I find the app easy to use and works as it should.
I’ve not had any issues with this App, But being connected to VPR is so important to and how I start and with the dimming of the day! Sign up and if you can contribute to VPR , the kind folks here in the Green Hills need your contribution! You will be so glad you did‼️
Works for me. I listen every day at least once. They’ve ironed out a couple of issues getting back to the live stream after listening to a story on demand. It used to keep playing on the phone after I turned off the BT speaker. Minor issue.
While in Vermont, we fell in love with the local NPR station, and listen to it all day. I was so pleased to find the app so I can bring this awesome station with me wherever I go! I’ve not had any issues with the app’s performance, works great for me.
Vermont Public (love the new name by the way) always comes through with great content and this app showcases it in a straight-forward and easy to navigate way. What else to expect from Vermont Public?
Use the app at least five days per week. I have to restart the app every time after answering the phone. Or when going out of reach of WiFi and headset. Each time I have to restart the app. Can you people fix that please. WBUR app developers and others have figured it out…
I quickly located the app for the local NPR radio when I arrived in VT. This app is on par with the WUNC app I am most familiar with. I would recommend this app to folks, here, who want reasonably reliable performance and quality. George McGregor
Generally, a very good app. Once, or twice a year, it crashes. I have to delete it, and then reload the app to get it functioning again. I do like the replay option.
Listened to VPR for decades, I love having this app available do that I can listen wherever I am. Of course being Vermont there are places with no cell coverage! I like the option to get news or listen to the current shows.
I love VPR but I listen to the web streaming because the app streaming is so frustrating. It plays for awhile and then cuts off if I look at my email or another app on my device. Sometimes it just cuts out even when I am not doing anything else. I am giving up on it.
New app only shows TV schedule for main channel. VPTV Plus, Create and Kids schedule no longer shown - main reason I have used this app in the past. Instead, app cluttered up with out of date hyperlinks. I like Stewart Ledbetter’s show, but do we really need a link to a 4 week old “Vermont This Week”?
Thanks to all who worked to achieve an excellent mobile app for those of us who love Vermont Public Radio! Some drop out but otherwise excellent. Thank you!
The news and information. content is as good as it comes. The app is easy to use and navigate. It has the most reliable weather forecasts in the North Country. I love this app!
I love having VPR right with me on the go. Podcasts, news, and live broadcasts. I walk a lot so works well for that. Also if I have a “driveway moment” I can get out of the car now!
This latest version does not play through Apple Airplay as it used to and it has to restarted every day in order to play at all. It also quits playing at random intervals.
I’ve been a fan for many years! I used to live in Burlington and now live across the lake but still a big fan and supporter of VPR! Stay safe! Keep up the great work!
I live in Vermont and I listen to this app every day. I am totally dependent on it to stay connected to what’s going on in our little state as well as the world beyond. Thanks VPR!
I listen to VPR everyday to get my news and information. The app helps me stay connected when I’m not near my radio. Thanks VPR for your great service. Happy Dar
Tired of the politics and money-grabbing fundraising of my local NPR affiliate. Good to hear thoughtful local programming and lots of National/international news provided by NPR.
There has been an on again off again issue with the app dropping transmission almost at random between Wilmington and Mount Snow on Rt 100 and Handle Rd. It appears to be working now.
Have spent 20 minutes noodling around the app trying to find the classical stations. No matter how obscure, very other bit of programming is featured with logos. But where is VP classical??
...occurs every time my phone tells me that the VPR app "unexpectedly quit," when it is entirely expected and reproducible. Don't you guys test before release? Fails every time upon awaking from a suspended state, particularly if the screen cap is out of date (ie, a new show is streaming).
The Vermont Public App: The Vermont Public app allows you to listen and watch Vermont Public, and view the program schedule all at once! You can explore and listen to on demand content whenever you want, share stories with your friends and wake up to Vermont Public with the alarm clock! Live Streaming • DVR-like controls (pause, rewind, and fast forward). You can pause the live stream to have a conversation and pick up right where you left off! Or rewind to catch a comment you just missed! • Listen and watch live streams from Vermont Public even while traveling! Start the app and your favorite station starts playing. • Integrated program schedules for Vermont Public streams! • One click stream switching – flip over to the program you noticed on another stream with a single click. • Listen to Vermont Public in the background while browsing the web or catching up on your emails! On Demand • Access the Vermont Public's past programs easily and quickly. • DVR-like controls. Pause, rewind and fast forward your program with ease. • When listening to programs, individual segments (when available) are listed so you can review and choose one or listen to the entire program. • The Vermont Public app displays the web page associated with the program or program segment you are listening to on demand so you can explore for more information. Additional features • Easily share stories and programs with family and friends via the “Share” button. • A built in Sleep Timer and Alarm Clock allows you to go to sleep and wake up to your favorite station. • Save what you were listening to (Live or On Demand) so you can replay, follow-up, or share it later by simply clicking “Bookmark”. • Easy access to school closings, weather and other favorite features. • Vastly improved in-app reading experience. Vermont Public is Vermont’s unified public media organization, serving the community with trusted journalism, quality entertainment, and diverse educational programming. Formerly Vermont Public Radio and Vermont PBS, Vermont Public also provides local access to national programming from NPR and PBS. Its statewide radio and TV networks reach all of Vermont, as well as parts of New Hampshire, New York, Massachusetts and Quebec, Canada. More information about programs, stations, services, and ways to support is available at vermontpublic.org.
