Philips TAR5505/10 radio Portable Digital Black, Grey, Wood

The kitchen radio brings music, news and podcasts into your cooking space with DAB+, FM and Bluetooth connectivity. It includes a clear digital display and a built-in kitchen timer so you can monitor cooking time at a glance. The compact design features a light wood cabinet, a black gloss display panel and grey speaker fabric, with front controls and a rotary volume dial.

Advantages

This portable radio offers DAB+ digital reception for clear sound, FM tuning and Bluetooth for wireless streaming from a phone or tablet. You can store up to 20 preset stations for quick access. The integrated kitchen timer displays a countdown in hours, minutes and seconds and is set via the radio menu. It operates on mains power with the included AC cable or on batteries for temporary cordless use.

Key specifications

• DAB+ and FM tuners
• Bluetooth wireless streaming
• Digital display with countdown timer (hh:mm:ss)
• Up to 20 station presets
• Light wood cabinet with black gloss display and grey speaker fabric
• Front panel controls and rotary volume dial
• Mains operation via AC cable or battery power

How to use

Connect the radio to mains power using the AC cable or insert batteries for portable use. Select the source (DAB+, FM or Bluetooth) using the front controls. For Bluetooth, enable pairing on your phone and select the radio from the device list. Tune to a station and press a preset button to store it — you can save up to 20 presets. Set the kitchen timer through the radio menu and monitor the countdown on the digital display.

Recommendations

Place the radio on a stable, dry surface away from direct heat sources. Use batteries for short periods when you need a cordless setup, and switch to mains power for extended listening. Regularly check firmware or tuner updates if available to maintain optimal DAB+ reception.