04-20-2025, 01:23 AM
在近年來網路收音機日益普及的市場中，Ocean Digital 曾以其設計簡約、價格實惠、音質穩定的特色，在台灣、香港以及海外華人社群中廣受歡迎。旗下機種如 WR-210N、WR-336N、WR-18 等，廣泛用於居家、書房、咖啡廳等空間，作為一台「可以聽全球網路電台」的生活小幫手。
然而，實際使用後，許多用戶發現：Ocean Digital 所內建的 Skytune 網路電台平台雖然介面直覺、操作簡單，但其內容呈現出明顯的傾向與限制，特別是在「華語內容」與「用戶自訂自由」方面，讓不少人感到困惑甚至失望。
操作簡易、連線穩定，但功能侷限
Skytune 的優點是開機即可使用，不需註冊、不需設定伺服器，對一般用戶來說非常方便。只要連上 Wi-Fi，就可以依照語言、地區、類型來瀏覽全世界的電台清單，並可一鍵加入「我的最愛」。
但相對地，平台完全封閉，使用者無法建立個人帳號，也無法自訂清單、更換電台源，更沒有任何同步或備份功能。曾經開放的註冊系統早已關閉，目前僅保留一個「提交電台」的網頁表單，但是否通過、何時更新，全無保證。
無法收聽多數海外常見的華語網路電台
Skytune 平台的另一個爭議，在於其內容來源的選擇標準十分特殊。
具體來說，許多海外華人熟悉、在當地合法且自由可聽的華語網路電台，例如：
- 位於歐美、港台的評論性節目、
- 公開播出的中文新聞電台、
- 文化、生活類的自由語音節目，
在 Skytune 系統內往往完全搜尋不到，即便使用關鍵字或嘗試提交串流網址，也經常無法通過平台的審核。
對比之下，凡是內容較為「安全穩妥」的節目，如純音樂、旅遊、美食等主題，收錄就相對完整。這種選擇標準，雖然未明文說明，但長期觀察可見其背後有一套「自我審查」的邏輯：只要稍帶觀點、涉及時事、或立場不明確，就傾向於不予收錄。
明明是海外品牌，卻呈現類似受限環境的內容排序
特別值得一提的是，Ocean Digital 在中國大陸地區實際上已經全面下架，無法在主流電商平台銷售。當地市場流通的類似產品，大多改為採用本地開發的封閉系統，只能收聽指定平台與授權內容。
反觀 Skytune 雖仍標榜支援全球網路電台，但其內容規則與排序邏輯，卻與封閉系統極為相似。華語分類集中、來源單一，全球其他地區的多元內容則難以搜尋。即使提交可播放的合法串流網址，也經常無結果。
這讓人質疑：一台本應自由收聽世界電台的設備，為何反而比手機 App 更加受限？
小結：入門玩家可用，高階用戶請三思
綜合來看，Ocean Digital 的硬體設計、音質表現仍屬中上水準，適合一般使用者用來收聽音樂電台、天氣預報、古典或爵士類背景音樂。但若您對內容來源有更高要求，或者希望收聽海外中文社群的獨立節目、新聞分析、自由談話內容，那麼 Skytune 平台的限制恐怕會讓您感到困擾。
若您希望使用支援帳號管理、自訂串流、內容無限制的平台，建議考慮支援 Frontier Nuvola 或 vTuner 的品牌，例如 Sangean、Revo 等，其價格稍高，但使用體驗更加自由靈活。
若您已經購買 Ocean Digital，也不是全然沒有解法。您仍可以透過藍牙連接手機，使用其他應用程式播放自己喜歡的節目，再將音訊輸出至收音機，視作一種「半開放式使用」。只是這樣一來，網路收音機的「即開即聽」便利性，也就大打折扣了。
資訊時代的收音設備，應該是通往世界的窗，而不是框住聽眾的盒。
（本文版權所有，禁止任何形式的轉載和抄襲）
In recent years, Ocean Digital has gained popularity in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and among overseas Chinese communities due to its simple design, affordable price, and stable audio performance. Models like the WR-210N, WR-336N, and WR-18 have been widely used in homes, offices, and cafes, serving as convenient devices to access global internet radio.
However, many users have discovered that the built-in Skytune internet radio platform, while easy to use and visually intuitive, has clear limitations—especially in terms of Mandarin-language content and user customization options.
Simple to Operate, Stable Connection, but Limited Functionality
The strength of Skytune lies in its ease of use. No account registration is required, and users can begin listening immediately after connecting to Wi-Fi. Radio stations are categorized by language, region, and genre, and favorite stations can be bookmarked with a single press.
However, the platform is entirely closed. Users cannot create personal accounts, manage playlists, change station sources, or back up preferences. The previous account system has been discontinued, and only a manual submission form remains for requesting additional stations—often with no confirmation or results.
Most Mandarin Internet Radios Popular Overseas Are Unavailable
One of the more contentious issues with Skytune is its selective inclusion of radio stations.
Many Mandarin-language internet stations that are freely and legally available overseas—such as:
- Talk shows and commentaries from the West or Asia,
- Public Chinese-language news broadcasts,
- Independent cultural or lifestyle programs,
are often completely missing from the Skytune directory. Even if users try to submit valid stream URLs, approval is rarely granted.
In contrast, stations with non-sensitive content—such as instrumental music, travel, or culinary programs—are usually included. This indicates an unspoken policy of self-censorship: any content with a clear opinion, public affairs reference, or uncertain tone is less likely to be accepted.
An Overseas Brand Reflecting a Restricted Content Environment
Ironically, Ocean Digital has already been pulled from major online marketplaces in mainland China and is no longer officially sold there. Similar devices available locally have shifted to closed domestic systems that only support specific apps and authorized content.
Although Skytune claims to support global radio, its actual categorization and filtering resemble those closed systems. Mandarin content is limited to a narrow set of sources, while broader, diverse content is often excluded—even when streams are valid and legal.
This raises the question: Why would a radio designed to access the world be more limited than a basic mobile app?
Conclusion: Suitable for Beginners, But Advanced Users Should Be Cautious
In summary, Ocean Digital's hardware remains above average, with good sound quality and reliable performance. It’s ideal for users who want easy access to music, weather, or background audio. However, for those seeking in-depth content or diverse Chinese-language broadcasts, Skytune’s constraints can be frustrating.
For more freedom and flexibility, users may want to consider devices that support open platforms like Frontier Nuvola or vTuner, such as those from Sangean or Revo. Though pricier, they offer a more personalized listening experience.
If you already own an Ocean Digital device, using Bluetooth to connect your phone and stream from third-party apps can provide partial freedom—though at the cost of the device’s native convenience.
In an age of open information, a good radio should be a window to the world, not a box that limits your voice.
(This article is copyrighted, reproduction and plagiarism of any kind are prohibited)
然而，實際使用後，許多用戶發現：Ocean Digital 所內建的 Skytune 網路電台平台雖然介面直覺、操作簡單，但其內容呈現出明顯的傾向與限制，特別是在「華語內容」與「用戶自訂自由」方面，讓不少人感到困惑甚至失望。
操作簡易、連線穩定，但功能侷限
Skytune 的優點是開機即可使用，不需註冊、不需設定伺服器，對一般用戶來說非常方便。只要連上 Wi-Fi，就可以依照語言、地區、類型來瀏覽全世界的電台清單，並可一鍵加入「我的最愛」。
但相對地，平台完全封閉，使用者無法建立個人帳號，也無法自訂清單、更換電台源，更沒有任何同步或備份功能。曾經開放的註冊系統早已關閉，目前僅保留一個「提交電台」的網頁表單，但是否通過、何時更新，全無保證。
無法收聽多數海外常見的華語網路電台
Skytune 平台的另一個爭議，在於其內容來源的選擇標準十分特殊。
具體來說，許多海外華人熟悉、在當地合法且自由可聽的華語網路電台，例如：
- 位於歐美、港台的評論性節目、
- 公開播出的中文新聞電台、
- 文化、生活類的自由語音節目，
在 Skytune 系統內往往完全搜尋不到，即便使用關鍵字或嘗試提交串流網址，也經常無法通過平台的審核。
對比之下，凡是內容較為「安全穩妥」的節目，如純音樂、旅遊、美食等主題，收錄就相對完整。這種選擇標準，雖然未明文說明，但長期觀察可見其背後有一套「自我審查」的邏輯：只要稍帶觀點、涉及時事、或立場不明確，就傾向於不予收錄。
明明是海外品牌，卻呈現類似受限環境的內容排序
特別值得一提的是，Ocean Digital 在中國大陸地區實際上已經全面下架，無法在主流電商平台銷售。當地市場流通的類似產品，大多改為採用本地開發的封閉系統，只能收聽指定平台與授權內容。
反觀 Skytune 雖仍標榜支援全球網路電台，但其內容規則與排序邏輯，卻與封閉系統極為相似。華語分類集中、來源單一，全球其他地區的多元內容則難以搜尋。即使提交可播放的合法串流網址，也經常無結果。
這讓人質疑：一台本應自由收聽世界電台的設備，為何反而比手機 App 更加受限？
小結：入門玩家可用，高階用戶請三思
綜合來看，Ocean Digital 的硬體設計、音質表現仍屬中上水準，適合一般使用者用來收聽音樂電台、天氣預報、古典或爵士類背景音樂。但若您對內容來源有更高要求，或者希望收聽海外中文社群的獨立節目、新聞分析、自由談話內容，那麼 Skytune 平台的限制恐怕會讓您感到困擾。
若您希望使用支援帳號管理、自訂串流、內容無限制的平台，建議考慮支援 Frontier Nuvola 或 vTuner 的品牌，例如 Sangean、Revo 等，其價格稍高，但使用體驗更加自由靈活。
若您已經購買 Ocean Digital，也不是全然沒有解法。您仍可以透過藍牙連接手機，使用其他應用程式播放自己喜歡的節目，再將音訊輸出至收音機，視作一種「半開放式使用」。只是這樣一來，網路收音機的「即開即聽」便利性，也就大打折扣了。
資訊時代的收音設備，應該是通往世界的窗，而不是框住聽眾的盒。
（本文版權所有，禁止任何形式的轉載和抄襲）
In recent years, Ocean Digital has gained popularity in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and among overseas Chinese communities due to its simple design, affordable price, and stable audio performance. Models like the WR-210N, WR-336N, and WR-18 have been widely used in homes, offices, and cafes, serving as convenient devices to access global internet radio.
However, many users have discovered that the built-in Skytune internet radio platform, while easy to use and visually intuitive, has clear limitations—especially in terms of Mandarin-language content and user customization options.
Simple to Operate, Stable Connection, but Limited Functionality
The strength of Skytune lies in its ease of use. No account registration is required, and users can begin listening immediately after connecting to Wi-Fi. Radio stations are categorized by language, region, and genre, and favorite stations can be bookmarked with a single press.
However, the platform is entirely closed. Users cannot create personal accounts, manage playlists, change station sources, or back up preferences. The previous account system has been discontinued, and only a manual submission form remains for requesting additional stations—often with no confirmation or results.
Most Mandarin Internet Radios Popular Overseas Are Unavailable
One of the more contentious issues with Skytune is its selective inclusion of radio stations.
Many Mandarin-language internet stations that are freely and legally available overseas—such as:
- Talk shows and commentaries from the West or Asia,
- Public Chinese-language news broadcasts,
- Independent cultural or lifestyle programs,
are often completely missing from the Skytune directory. Even if users try to submit valid stream URLs, approval is rarely granted.
In contrast, stations with non-sensitive content—such as instrumental music, travel, or culinary programs—are usually included. This indicates an unspoken policy of self-censorship: any content with a clear opinion, public affairs reference, or uncertain tone is less likely to be accepted.
An Overseas Brand Reflecting a Restricted Content Environment
Ironically, Ocean Digital has already been pulled from major online marketplaces in mainland China and is no longer officially sold there. Similar devices available locally have shifted to closed domestic systems that only support specific apps and authorized content.
Although Skytune claims to support global radio, its actual categorization and filtering resemble those closed systems. Mandarin content is limited to a narrow set of sources, while broader, diverse content is often excluded—even when streams are valid and legal.
This raises the question: Why would a radio designed to access the world be more limited than a basic mobile app?
Conclusion: Suitable for Beginners, But Advanced Users Should Be Cautious
In summary, Ocean Digital's hardware remains above average, with good sound quality and reliable performance. It’s ideal for users who want easy access to music, weather, or background audio. However, for those seeking in-depth content or diverse Chinese-language broadcasts, Skytune’s constraints can be frustrating.
For more freedom and flexibility, users may want to consider devices that support open platforms like Frontier Nuvola or vTuner, such as those from Sangean or Revo. Though pricier, they offer a more personalized listening experience.
If you already own an Ocean Digital device, using Bluetooth to connect your phone and stream from third-party apps can provide partial freedom—though at the cost of the device’s native convenience.
In an age of open information, a good radio should be a window to the world, not a box that limits your voice.
(This article is copyrighted, reproduction and plagiarism of any kind are prohibited)