How to Add Audible Narration to Kindle Books [Full Guide]

Part 1. What Is Kindle Audible Narration?

Audible narration is the professionally recorded audio version of a Kindle eBook. When a Kindle book includes Audible narration, you can both read and listen to the same story switching between text and audio anytime, without losing your place. This is possible thanks to Whispersync for Voice, which automatically syncs your reading and listening progress across all devices.

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For example, you can buy Christina Lauren's The Exception to the Rule with Audible narration for $3.98. An Audible credit usually costs $14.95, so this option saves you money. If there's no option to add Audible narration, you may need to purchase the versions at full price.

Another feature of Kindle Audible narration is Immersion Reading. It highlights the text as the narration plays. This helps language learners, children learning to read, and anyone who wants better comprehension.

In summary, Audible narration and its' features, like WhisperSync and Immersion Reading make it easy for you to enjoy books through listening and switching between reading and listening. If you have an Audible membership with access to the Plus Catalog, many books come free to listen to on Audible. Adding Audible narration when you buy the eBook lets you own the audiobook version forever, similar to owning a game in your Steam library.

Part 2. How to Find Kindle Audible Narration

Not all Kindle books come with Audible narration. Knowing which titles support it makes it easier to enjoy both reading and listening. Here's how to check if a Kindle book has Audible narration:

1. On the Amazon Product Page:

Look just below the "Buy now with 1-Click" button. You may see a banner or a checkbox that says, "Add Audible narration to your purchase for just $X.XX." Checking this box lets you buy both the Kindle book and its Audible companion in one transaction. It usually comes at a discount.

2. Use the Matchmaker Tool:

If you already own Kindle books, the Amazon Matchmaker tool is the fastest way to find discounted Audible narrations. Sign in on the Amazon Audible Matchmaker page. The tool scans your entire Kindle library. It shows which books have a compatible, discounted Audible narration. This saves you from checking each book's page individually.

3. In the Audible and Kindle Apps:

• Audible app: Go to your library. Filter for "Read & listen" titles. This shows books where you own or have access to both Audible and Kindle versions.



• Kindle app: In your library, books with a compatible Audible version show a small headphones icon on the cover. Long-press the book to see if a "Download Audio" option is available.

Part 3. How to Add Audible Narration to Kindle Book

Adding Audible narration to a Kindle book can be done when you first buy the Kindle book or afterward. In both cases, you are buying a companion audiobook at a reduced price. Here's how to do it:

3.1 How to Add Audible Narration to Kindle Books in One Purchase

1. Go to the book's Amazon product page.
2. Scroll down to the purchase options.
3. Look for a checkbox or banner under the "Buy now with 1-Click" button. It will say "Add Audible narration for just $X.XX."
4. Make sure the box is checked before completing your purchase.
5. If the book is a "Read and Listen Free" title for Prime or Kindle Unlimited, the narration may be included automatically.

3.2 How to Add Audible to a Kindle Book Already Purchased

If you already own the Kindle book, you can still add Audible narration at a discount.

Method 1: Use the Matchmaker tool

1. Go to the Audible Matchmaker page on Amazon and sign in.
2. The tool scans your entire library for books with discounted Audible companions.
3. For eligible books, a button will appear: "Upgrade with Audio for $X.XX."
4. Click it to buy the narration at the low price.

Method 2: Check the Amazon Product Page

1. Go to the specific Kindle book's product page.
2. Look for a purchase option that says "Add Audible narration" with a discounted price, usually located near the "Buy now" button.

Common Question: What if I Own the Audible but Not the Kindle Book?

If you bought the audiobook first, you cannot get a discount on the Kindle eBook. You need to buy the Kindle version separately. Once you do, Whispersync for Voice will work. You can switch between reading and listening. Immersion Reading will also work. You just won't get a discounted Kindle price in this case.

Part 4. How to Use Your Audible Narration

After buying Audible narration for your Kindle book, you can use it with Whispersync for Voice. This lets you switch between reading and listening without losing your place.

4.1 How to Use Audible Narration in the Kindle App

1. Find the book in your Kindle library and open it.
2. Tap the center of the screen to show the reading options. A bar will appear at the bottom.
3. Tap "Tap to Download" or the headphones icon. Wait for the audio to download.



4. When the download finishes, the icon changes to a play button. Tap it to start listening. The text will highlight as the narrator reads. This is called Immersion Reading.
5. A bar at the bottom lets you play, pause, rewind, or fast-forward. Tap the headphones icon to switch to the full Audible player.
6. Pause the audio to read normally. Whispersync for Voice saves your place automatically.

4.2 How to Use Audible Narration in the Audible App

1. Open the Audible app.
2. Go to your library in the Audible app.
3. The Audible book you purchase for the Kindle ebook should appear in your library. If it doesn't, make sure your account is synced.
4. Tap the Audible book cover to start listening.
5. Once you pause the audiobook, Amazon's Whispersync technology will sync your progress and let you pick up where you left off in the Kindle app if you switch to reading.

If you can use Audible narration for your Kindle book but it doesn't sync across devices, check out this Kindle Whispersync not working troubleshooting guide for solutions.

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Part 5. How to Fix Audible Narration Not Showing Up on Kindle

When collecting information about Audible Narration, we found some users have encountered the issue where Audible Narration does not show up in the Kindle app. If you are facing this problem, try the following solutions:

Solution 1. Check if the Book Supports Audible Narration

The issue of the Audible Narration icon not showing up may be because either you have not added Audible Narration, or the narration is not available for this book.

Solution 2. Update the Title

If you have added Audible Narration to your book recently, it may need updating. To update this book, close the app and reopen it, which forces the Kindle app to refresh your library, including Whispersync and your purchased Audible Narration.

Solution 3. Turn on the Whispersync Function

If the Whispersync function is off, then your eBooks can't be played and synced. Visit Amazon official site, navigate to Manage your Content and Devices > Preferences > Device synchronization (Whispersync settings) to confirm the feature is turned on.

Solution 4. Listen to Audiobooks with ViWizard Audible Converter

If your Audible Narration still can't work on Kindle or sync with Kindle, try to purchase the audiobook to listen to it. You can enjoy your purchased audio title on Audible online or download it for offline listening. However, there is a limitation for your downloaded audiobook: it can only be played on the Audible app, which may be a hassle if you'd like to listen to audiobooks on other MP3 players.

Therefore, we recommend ViWizard Audible Converter. It is a splendid tool that downloads your Audible books to MP3, M4A, M4B, FLAC, WAV, AIFF formats. Moreover, the ID3 tags and the chapter markers of the audiobooks are kept. With ViWizard, you can play your purchased Audible narration on any device you like.

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Step 1 Open ViWizard and Log In

Download and install ViWizard Audible Converter on your Windows or Mac computer. Open the ViWizard program. A window with the Audible web player will pop up. Log in using your Audible account information. This connects the software to your entire Audible Library.

Step 2 Choose Your Settings and Output Format

Find the menu bar and click to open the Preferences or Settings window. Go to the Conversion tab. We recommend choosing the M4B format if you want to keep the original chapter divisions and bookmarks. You can also change the audio quality and select the specific folder where the final files will be saved.

Step 3 Add Audible Narration for Conversion

Inside the built-in Audible web player, open your Audible library. Click the plus (+) button and choose the purchased Audible narration for your Kindle books in the pop up window. After selection, click the Add to List button to move the selected audiobooks into the conversion queue.

Step 4Convert and Save Your Files

Click the Convert button. ViWizard will quickly begin changing your audiobooks to the format you chose (M4B or MP3). When the conversion is 100% finished, click the folder icon to open the output folder. Your converted Audible books are now ready to be played or transferred to any device you want.

Summary:

Now you may know how to find and add Audible Narration to Kindle books. Try our guides to get Audible Narration to Kindle books and switch between reading and Listening on Kindle with Audible Narration. What's more, if Audible Narration can't show up on Kindle, you can install ViWizard Audible Audiobook Converter to listen to audio titles without limits. Listen to the converted audiobook while reading, and relish the wonderful world it brings. Go for it!