"What is the best way to listen to Audible audiobooks on Google Home? I currently don't have Chromecast Audio or any other dongles. It will be awesome if someone can show me how to do that."-- Asked by Luke Allen on an audio forum
Google Home is a handy companion for listening to music, podcasts, and other audio around the house. But what if you want to switch from your usual playlist to an Audible audiobook? Unlike supported music services, Audible doesn't offer the same direct Google Home integration, so getting your favorite book to play may take a little extra work. The good news is that you don't necessarily need to buy Chromecast Audio or another dongle.
In this guide, we'll explore 4 ways to play Audible on Google Home, including casting from the Audible app or website, connecting through Bluetooth, using the Google Home app, and streaming through YouTube Music. Let’s dive in.
Part 1. Can You Play Audible on Google Home?
Yes, you can play Audible audiobooks on Google Home, but there’s one limitation: Audible doesn’t offer native Google Home integration. You can’t simply ask Google Assistant to open Audible and play a book from your library. However, you can still listen through several alternative methods:
- Cast Audible from your mobile device or web browser: Start an audiobook in the Audible app or on the Audible website, then cast the audio to your Google Home speaker.
- Use Bluetooth: Pair your phone or computer with Google Home and play Audible through the connected device. You can start pairing with a voice command or through the Google Home app.
- Use the Google Home app to cast audio: Set up and manage your Google Home speaker through the app, then use a supported casting option to send audio to it.
- Play Audible through YouTube Music: Convert your audiobooks to MP3 with ViWizard Audible Converter, upload the files to YouTube Music, and play them on Google Home.
Each method has a different setup, so you can choose based on the device and playback option you prefer. If you'd like to play your Audible books through other services and devices, ViWizard Audible Converter is worth considering. It supports formats such as MP3, which you can use with other compatible apps and devices.
Part 2. How to Cast Audible to Google Home with Audible App
If your Audible app or browser supports casting, you can send audiobook playback directly to a Google Home speaker without downloading or converting your books. You can do this from either your smartphone or computer. The steps are slightly different, but both methods let you choose a Google Home device as the playback destination.
- A Google Home or Google Home Mini speaker set up in the Google Home app.
- An active internet connection, with your phone or computer and Google Home connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- An Audible account with access to the audiobook you want to play.
- The latest Audible app installed (for mobile casting) or Google Chrome installed (for web casting).
2.1 Cast Audible to Google Home from Mobile
You can cast Audible audiobooks directly from your smartphone if the Audible app displays the Cast option.
01 Open the Audible app on your smartphone.
02 Navigate to your Audible library within the app and select the audiobook title you want to listen to on your Google Home.
03 Once you've selected the audiobook, open the player screen.
04 Locate and tap the "Cast" option. It's typically displayed above the playback controls.
05 From the list of available devices, choose your Google Home or Google Home Mini.
06 Follow the on-screen instructions that appear to complete the casting process. You may need to confirm the casting on your Google Home or Google Home app.
2.2 Cast Audible to Google Home from Web
If you'd rather use a computer, you can cast Audible from the website through Google Chrome. Start playing your audiobook in the browser, then select your Google Home speaker as the casting device:
01 Open the Google Chrome browser on your computer.
02 Go to Audible.com and log in to your Audible account.
03 Start playing an audiobook from your Audible library.
04 Click the three dots and select "Cast."
05 From the list of available devices, choose your Google Home to cast Audible to your Google Home speaker.
- "Hey Google, ask Audible to read [book title]."
- "Hey Google, ask Audible to play my last book."
- "Hey Google, ask Audible to continue my book."
Your Google Home will respond and begin playing the audiobook from your Audible library.
Can't find a method to stream Audible to Chromecast? If so, you can check these four methods to cast Audible audiobooks to Chromecast Audio easily. The last one supports any device.
Part 3. How to Play Audible on Google Home via Bluetooth
If casting isn't available in your Audible app or browser, Bluetooth is another way to listen. You can pair your phone or computer with a Google Home speaker and play Audible through it just like any other Bluetooth speaker. You don't need to download or convert your audiobooks.
- A Google Home or Google Home Mini speaker set up and powered on.
- Bluetooth enabled on your phone or computer.
- The Audible app installed and an audiobook ready to play.
- Your phone or computer within Bluetooth range of the Google Home speaker.
3.1 Play Audible on Google Home by Voice Commands
The quickest way to start Bluetooth pairing is to ask Google Assistant to do it for you. You can then connect your phone to the speaker through its Bluetooth settings.
01 Enable Bluetooth on your phone/tablet/computer.
02 Say, "Hey Google, pair Bluetooth."
03 Google Home will reply: "To connect, open Bluetooth settings and look for [your device name]."
04 On your phone/tablet/computer, go to Settings > Bluetooth.
05 Find your Google Home speaker in the list and tap to connect.
06 Open the Audible app and start playing an audiobook.
3.2 Play Audible on Google Home by Google Home App
You can also use the Google Home app to put your speaker into Bluetooth pairing mode instead of using voice commands. This is useful if you prefer managing your speaker settings from your phone.
01 Open the Google Home app on your smartphone.
02 Navigate to the app's settings menu, scroll down to find "Paired Bluetooth Devices," and tap it.
03 Inside the "Paired Bluetooth Devices" menu, locate and tap "Enable Pairing Mode."
04 On your smartphone, enable Bluetooth and connect to your Google Home speaker from the list of available Bluetooth devices.
05 Once the Bluetooth connection is established, play your Audible audiobooks on your smartphone, and the audio will be cast to your Google Home speaker.
Part 4. How to Cast Audible to Google Home with Google Home App
If you use an Android phone, you may also be able to cast your phone's audio to Google Home through the Google Home app. Unlike casting directly from Audible, this method sends audio from your phone to the speaker, so you can play audiobooks from the Audible app without pairing through Bluetooth.
- An Android phone with the Google Home app installed.
- A Google Home speaker already set up in the app.
- Your phone and Google Home connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- The Audible app installed, with the audiobook you want to play ready.
Cast Audible to Google Home with Google Home App
01 Open the Google Home app on your Android phone.
02 Find your Google Home speaker in the device list and tap its tile.
03 Look for the Cast my audio option and tap it.
04 Follow the on-screen instructions to start casting your phone's audio to Google Home.
05 Open the Audible app and select the audiobook you want to hear.
06 Tap Play. The audiobook audio should now come through your Google Home speaker.
07 Use the Audible app on your phone to pause, resume, or navigate through the audiobook.
Part 5. How to Play Audible on Google Home via YouTube Music
Casting and Bluetooth are convenient, but they still rely on your phone or computer to control playback. You may also run into connection interruptions, limited playback options, or the need to keep your device nearby. If you'd rather have audiobook files in a common audio format, you can convert them and upload them to YouTube Music.
ViWizard Audible Converter is one option for converting Audible audiobooks to MP3 and other common formats. After conversion, you can upload the files to your YouTube Music library and play them through a compatible Google Home setup. Here's how.
Step 1. Convert Audible Audiobooks to MP3 with ViWizard
ViWizard Audible Converter steps in as an all-in-one solution to this challenge. This versatile tool empowers audiobook enthusiasts to convert Audible audiobooks into universal audio formats, including MP3, WAV, AAC, FLAC, M4A, and M4B, with remarkable ease and efficiency. ViWizard Audible Converter stands out for its speed, converting audiobooks up to 100 times faster while preserving ID3 tags that provide essential metadata for your listening experience.
Key Features of ViWizard Audible Audiobook Converter
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- Convert Audible audiobook to unprotected audio formats like MP3
- Split Audible book into several smaller segments by chapter or by time
- Support playing Audible audiobooks on any device or media player
- Handle the conversion of Audible audiobooks up to 100× faster speed
Step 1. Install ViWizard and Log In
Download and install ViWizard Audible Converter on your Windows or Mac computer. Open the program and log in to your Audible account through its built-in web player. You can then access your purchased audiobooks and Audible Originals.
Step 2. Choose an Output Format and Settings
Go to Menu > Preferences > Conversion and choose your preferred output format. For this method, select MP3, since YouTube Music supports MP3 uploads. You can also choose a destination folder for your converted audiobooks and adjust the splitting settings if you want to divide books by chapter or time.
Step 3. Add Audible Audiobooks to Convert
Open your Audible library in ViWizard and click the Plus (+) button in the bottom-right corner. Select the audiobooks you want to convert, then click Add to List.
Step 4. Convert Your Audiobooks
Click Convert to start. ViWizard will convert the selected Audible books into MP3 files. Once the process finishes, click the folder icon to locate your converted audiobooks. They're now ready to upload to YouTube Music.
Step 2. Upload Audible Audiobooks to YouTube Music
With your MP3 files ready, upload them to your YouTube Music library from a computer.
01 Open your web browser and go to the YouTube Music website. Sign in using your Google account.
02 Click on your profile picture in the upper right corner and select "Upload music."
03 Tap "Select files" to choose the Audible audiobooks you want to upload from your computer. You can select multiple files at once.
04 YouTube Music will start the upload process. The duration depends on the file size and your internet speed.
05 Keep an eye on the upload status in the "Library" section of YouTube Music.
Read More : How to Upload Music to YouTube Music (Step-by-Step)
Step 3. Play Your Uploaded Audible Audiobooks on Google Home
After uploading, you can play your personal music files through YouTube Music and send the audio to Google Home.
01 Open the YouTube Music app on your phone and sign in with the same Google account used for uploading.
02 Go to Library > Songs > Uploads and find the audiobook you uploaded.
03 Tap the audiobook to start playback.
04 Tap the Cast icon in the playback screen.
05 Select your Google Home speaker from the available devices.
Your audiobook should now play through Google Home. You can control playback from the YouTube Music app on your phone.
Part 6. FAQs about Playing Audible on Google Home
Can Google Home play Audible directly?
No, Google Home does not natively support Audible, meaning you can't directly link your Audible account like Spotify or YouTube Music. Unlike Amazon Echo, which has built-in Audible support, Google Home requires workarounds to stream Audible audiobooks. However, you can still listen to Audible on Google Home using Bluetooth, Google Cast, or uploading audiobooks to YouTube Music.
Why can't I cast Audible to Google Home?
If casting isn't working, check that your phone or computer and Google Home speaker are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Also, make sure the Audible app or browser supports casting on your device and that both the app and speaker are up to date. If the Cast option still doesn't appear, try pairing your device with Google Home through Bluetooth instead.
Does Audible work with Google Assistant?
Audible is not directly compatible with Google Assistant, meaning you can't link Audible as a default audio service. However, you can still use Google Assistant once you connect your device to a Google Home speaker. Then, you can ask Google Assistant to:
- ✔ Play Audible via Bluetooth – Say: "Hey Google, pair Bluetooth", then play an audiobook.
- ✔ Play Audible via YouTube Music – Convert and upload books, then say: "Hey Google, play [book name] on YouTube Music."
- ✔ Control playback – Once playing, use voice commands like: "Hey Google, pause/resume," "Hey Google, skip forward 30 seconds," and "Hey Google, stop."
Can I play Audible audiobooks on Google Home offline?
Not directly through Audible casting, which requires an internet connection. Bluetooth can play audio stored on your phone without relying on Wi-Fi, as long as the audiobook is already downloaded in the Audible app. Alternatively, you can use ViWizard Audible Converter to convert your audiobooks into common formats such as MP3, then store and play the files from a compatible device or service.
Part 7. Conclusion
So, getting Audible to play on Google Home is possible, even if it takes a few extra steps. You can cast it, connect through Bluetooth, or try the YouTube Music method with ViWizard Audible Converter. If you want to enjoy your audiobooks on more devices, give ViWizard a try and see how it fits your listening routine. Now, grab your next audiobook and enjoy it on Google Home!
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