It has to be installed just like any other car stereo.If you can do that you're okay.
Satellite radio works on a pay model.Without a subscription you can't receive the programming.
Many people have switched the radios in their vehicles over to satellite radio, ensuring they get to listen to what they want, when they want. The Starmate 4 radio enables you to use SIRIUS Satellite Radio in your vehicle, home docking station or office audio system. SIRIUS sells their products through many major retailers including Wal-Mart, Visions Electronics, The Source, Best Buy, Future Shop, and more. The Starmate 4 is a dated model, so you might find it easier to get the Starmate 8.
Check out all the 'dock and play' car models at the Sirius.com website. They include the Mirge, Sportster, Starmate, Stratus, and InV models, made just for car installation.
The features of a Sirius Starmate vary based on the particular model. The Sirius Starmate 7 allows one to view song, artist, and channel information and alerts so one can tune into their favorite songs, artists, and sports. It also features 30 channel presets and parental controls.
Depending on the type of unit (Starmate, Sporster etc) Hard reset means pressing MENU, then going to the SIRIUS ID and display it. Then pressing DISPLAY and then MEMO and then BAND. It might take 2-3 tries, but that resets the lock code and the entire unit.