How to Play Audible Audiobooks on HEOS Devices

Method 1: Play Audible on HEOS through Bluetooth

Many HEOS devices come equipped with Bluetooth functionality, allowing you to easily connect your mobile devices and play Audible content. Before you start, grab your HEOS device manual or check the product specifications online to confirm that your specific model supports Bluetooth connectivity.

Step 1 Activate Bluetooth and Pair Your Devices

1. Locate the power button on your HEOS speaker or receiver and turn it on.
2. Use the HEOS app on your smartphone or tablet, or check the physical controls on your HEOS device to find the Bluetooth settings.
3. On your smartphone or tablet, go to the settings menu and find the Bluetooth option.
4. Toggle the Bluetooth switch to the "on" position. Your device will start searching for available Bluetooth devices.
5. In the Bluetooth settings on your mobile device, you should see a list of available devices. Select your HEOS device from the list.
6. Your HEOS device may emit a sound or display a confirmation message once the Bluetooth connection is established.

Step 2 Set Up Audible on Your Device

1. Find the Audible app on your mobile device and open it.
2. Browse your Audible library and select the audiobook you want to listen to.
3. Check the Audible app settings to ensure it is set to play audio through the Bluetooth-connected HEOS device.
4. Use the volume controls on your mobile device and the HEOS device to set a comfortable listening level.

Step 3 Play Audible on Your HEOS

1. Press play on the Audible app, and you should hear your audiobook playing through your HEOS device via Bluetooth. Feel free to move around and enjoy the wireless experience.
2. Go back to the Bluetooth settings on your smartphone or tablet.
3. Find your HEOS device in the list of connected devices and select the option to disconnect.
4. Now you're all set to enjoy your Audible audiobooks on your HEOS device through a Bluetooth connection.

Method 2: Play Audible on HEOS through USB Flash Drive

If you find yourself in situations with a weak or unstable network, playing Audible books on Denon HEOS through Bluetooth might not be the most reliable option. In such cases, leveraging the USB drive compatibility of HEOS devices provides a seamless offline alternative. Follow these steps to convert Audible books to MP3 and play them on HEOS using a USB flash drive:

To download Audible for offline playing, you can use ViWizard Audible Audiobook Converter. This app is capable of downloading and converting Audible to MP3, WAV, AAC, FLAC, etc., to remove the playing limit of Audible. After the conversion, you can play the converted Audible on multiple devices. ViWizard adapts new technology to raise the conversion speed to 30x faster and the audio can reach lossless quality. With this tool, you can also tune the audio parameters, like volume, bit rate, channel, sample rate, codec, and so on to customize your Audible audiobooks.

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

You may be curious about how to convert Audible now, actually, you can finish the conversion within simple clicks with ViWizard. In this part, we will show you a step-by-step guide to converting Audible to MP3 for playing on HEOS products.

Step 1Import Audible Files to the Converter

You must first download Audible files before converting them. If you have a Mac, you can use iTunes to download your Audible audiobooks. Otherwise, if you're using a PC, you'll need to install the official Audible Download Manager. Please find the AA or AAX files from your computer drive and drag them to the ViWizard Audible AA/AAX Converter in batch mode after downloading. You may also load the Audible files by clicking the Add button.

Step 2Pick Output Format and Parameters

To change the output format, click the Format button in the bottom-left corner. I recommend MP3 because of its good quality and compatibility. If you wish to play the output files on different devices, it will save you a lot of time. ViWizard Audible Audiobook Converter also provides a variety of other handy options for customizing your output audio characteristics like codec, channel, sample rate, and bit rate, which you may change or leave as is. Hit the OK option when all the settings have been done.

Step 3Start to Convert Audible to Google Home

Then, click the Convert button to convert all of the Audible files at once. Even if you convert several files, it won't take long because the speed is 100X quicker. When the conversion is complete, hit the Converted icon to access the converted Audible files, and the format will be changed to the new one.

Step 4Transfer Audible Books to a USB Drive

When the conversion is done, you can transfer the converted Audible books songs to a USB drive. Plug in the USB drive to your computer, then copy and paste the converted Audible audio to a folder under the USB drive. Now you can plug in the USB drive to the HEOS device for offline playing.

1. Plug the USB flash drive into the USB port on your Denon HEOS device.
2. Use the HEOS app or the controls on your HEOS device to navigate to the USB drive and locate your converted Audible audiobooks.
3. Select the audiobook you want to listen to and press play. HEOS will now play your Audible content directly from the USB flash drive.

Conclusion

To play Audible books on Denon HEOS devices, you can connect the HEOS device with your phone by Bluetooth. But when the network is bad, this way may be unworkable. To avoid this problem, you can play Audible on HEOS with a USB drive for offline playing. But before that, you need to convert Audible books to MP3 with ViWizard Audible Audiobook Converter. After the conversion, you can transfer the converted Audible books to a USB drive.