Do you have a device with Alexa and want to make the most of it? Well, audiobooks will always be a good option. Without a doubt, hearing a good story while doing something else is a great way to get the most out of Amazon's digital assistant. Precisely for this reason we will tell you today everything you need to know about listening to Audible audiobooks with Alexa.
You are about to see a guide that will teach you how to listen to audiobooks on Alexa. Once you find out how it's done, you can take your audiobook experience to another level. Did you want to rest in the comfort of your home while Alexa reads you your favorite novel? Then you've come to the right place.
How to use Audible with Alexa?
Alexa con Audible
In case you don't know, when you use any speaker with Alexa you can enjoy Amazon compatible audiobook services: Audible and Kindle. Since both libraries come from Amazon, you can do everything very easily. If you are an Audible user and logged in with your Amazon account, you have nothing to set up to enjoy audiobooks.
If you've just signed up for Audible, you can enjoy the service for free for 30 days in seconds. With this trial version you can enjoy one free audiobook and two originals. Furthermore, all stories will be told by the same voice you hear on your Alexa.
Of course, if you're a Kindle user, your options will be a little more limited. Good, Alexa can only read certain Kindle books aloud. Likewise, there are plenty of audiobooks available with what you need to keep you entertained for a long time.
How to control Audible with Alexa?
Looking for a way to control Audible with Alexa? Then follow these steps.
How to listen to Audible audiobooks with Alexa?
- The first thing to do is open the Audible or Kindle app or website to purchase and download a book. When you have it in the app library, it will sync with your Amazon account.
- Now launch the Alexa app and tap the play icon at the bottom of the home page.
- Scroll down to the Audible or Kindle library to see all the books you have downloaded.
- When you select a book, you will be asked which Alexa device you want to listen to.
It's done! After choosing which speaker you want to hear it on, the audiobook will start. A small playback interface will appear at the bottom of the screen showing the book title along with play, pause and volume control options. You can even stream the audiobook to multiple speakers at the same time!
When you tap the bar you will see all the control options for selecting book chapters, rewinding and fast-forwarding in 30-second jumps. Furthermore, you can also select other devices to play your book. Using Alexa to listen to free audiobooks is a breeze.
How to use Alexa voice commands?
Alexa, read my audiobook
Alexa, Amazon's popular digital assistant, is able to respond to voice commands from audiobooks such as "Alexa, play (book title)" or "Alexa go to chapter number (#)." As you have to imagine, you just have to give these commands out loud to relax and sit down to hear a good story told by Alexa.
Are there four members of your family with an Audible subscription and their own voice profiles? Well, relax, Alexa will know which family member each book belongs to. As a result, when someone stops reading, anyone can come in and say "Alexa, resume" and the digital assistant will know which title to play.
If you haven't tried the service yet, check out this article explaining how to get Audible for free and download audiobooks for free. Also, we invite you to see this guide to listen to free audiobooks for 3 months with Audible.
