How to Listen to Audible at Two Devices Simultaneously

Part 1. Answering Your Top Questions

Before we dive into the "how," let's clear up any doubts about sharing Audible accounts and the rules for device playback.

Part 2. How to Let Two People Listen to Audible at the Same Time

If you want to enjoy Audible books with another person, there are several ways to make it work. In this section, we will cover four practical methods: sharing an Audible account, using Amazon Family Library, gifting a book, and sending converted Audible books.

Method 1. Share Audible Account

You can give your Audible account information to a trusted person, allowing them to log in to the Audible app on their own device. Once logged in, they'll have full access to your entire library of purchased audiobooks and can enjoy the benefits of your Audible subscription, if you have one.

How to Avoid the Audible Sync Problem When Sharing an Audible Account:

Option 1: Disable Sync Listening Position

1. Open the Audible app.
2. Tap the Profile icon.
3. Tap the Settings (gear) icon.
4. Find Sync listening position and toggle it off.

Option 2: Use Audible Offline Mode

1. Download the audiobook you want to listen to.
2. Once the download is complete, put your device in Airplane Mode or disconnect from the internet before starting playback.

This prevents your listening progress from syncing to the cloud, so each person's progress won't interfere with the other's.

If you have shared your Audible account with someone and later decide you no longer want them to have access, you can remove their device from your account and change the password of your Audible/Amazon account. Here's how:

1. Go to Amazon's "Manage Your Content and Devices" page.
2. Click on the "Devices" tab.
3. Find the section for "Amazon apps installed on devices" and click on Audible.
4. You will see a list of all devices that have the Audible app installed and are linked to your account.
5. Find the device you want to remove and click the "Deregister" button next to it.



6. Stay on Amazon website, navigate to "Login & security" page.
7. Next to Password, click the "Edit" button.
8. Create a new and strong password.

Method 2. Use Amazon Family Library

For a more secure and official way to share your Audible books with others, the Amazon Family feature is an excellent option. Amazon Family lets two adults and up to four kids or teens to link their Amazon accounts together and share digital content, including Audible audiobooks, without ever sharing passwords. This method allows both people to listen to the same books on different devices without worrying about syncing issues or violating Audible's terms.

How to Set Up Amazon Family Library and Listen to Audible at the Same Time

Step 1Create Your Amazon Family Library

1. Go to the Amazon Family page on a web browser.
2. Click "Create your Amazon Family" and follow the prompts to send an invitation.



3. The other person must accept the invitation and confirm they are willing to share payment methods.

Note: You can only be a part of one Amazon Household at a time. If you leave a Household, you must wait 180 days before you can join another one.

Step 2Add Audiobooks to the Family Library

1. Go to your "Manage Your Content and Devices" page on the Amazon website.
2. Click the "Content" tab and select "Audiobooks" from the dropdown menu.
3. You will see a list of all your purchased audiobooks. For each book you want to share, check the box next to the title.
4. At the top of the list, click "Show Family Library" button and select "Add to Library." This adds the selected books to your Family Library, making them available to your household members.

Step 3Listen to the Same Audible Book at the Same Time

1. Open the Audible app on each device.
2. Sign in with your respective Amazon account.
3. All shared books will appear in each member's library, ready to play.

Now, every adult in the Household keeps their own account, payment methods, and listening progress. Each member can listen to the same book simultaneously on different devices, and as the host, you can manage shared content anytime in the Household settings.

For a complete visual walkthrough of this process, be sure to watch our video guide below. It provides a simple step-by-step tutorial to help you get your Amazon Family Library set up in minutes.

Method 3. Gift This Book

To play the same Audible audiobook on two devices without sharing your entire library, Audible's "Gift this Book" feature is a better option. With this method, you purchase an audiobook as a gift for someone else, even if they are not an Audible member. The recipient gets a unique code to redeem the book, which then appears in their own Audible library.

How to Gift an Audible Book:

1. Go to the Audible website and find the audiobook you want to gift.
2. On the book's product page, click the "More options" button.
3. Choose "Give as a gift."



4. You can send the gift via email directly to the recipient or get a printable gift card to give to them in person.



5. Enter the recipient's information and your personal message.
6. You can use a credit from your membership or a credit card to purchase the audiobook.
7. The recipient will receive an email with a redemption code and simple instructions on how to add the audiobook to their library.

Then, both you and the recipient can open the Audible app, log into your own accounts, and listen to the same book at the same time. This is a great way to introduce a book you love to a friend who has never used Audible.

How to Gift an Audible Book, Membership & Credits

If you wish to send your favorite audiobook to others as gifts, you have to purchase it at first. If you receive a gifted audiobook from Audible, you can find it in your email box. Then you have the ability to add it to your library.

Method 4. Send Converted Audible Books

If you want complete freedom to listen to Audible with friends and family at the same time, converting your Audible books to universal formats like MP3 and sharing the files is the best solution. Why?

• Compared to Method 1: Share Audible Account, this method does not require sharing your login credentials.
• Compared to Method 2: Use Amazon Family, this method is not limited to sharing with just one other adult.
• Compared to Method 3: Gift an Audible Audiobook, this method does not require buying each book you want to share.

The Tool You'll Need

ViWizard Audible Audiobook Converter is a desktop tool that converts your Audible books into DRM-free audio formats such as MP3, FLAC, M4A, M4B, AIFF, and WAV. It preserves chapter markers, audio quality, and ID3 tags, so your audiobooks stay fully intact. This allows you to enjoy Audible books with friends on any device, independently, whether or not they have an Audible account or the Audible app.

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Step 1Launch ViWizard Audible Converter

Download and install ViWizard Audible Converter on your Windows or Mac computer. Open the software and log in to your Audible account via the built-in Audible web player.

Step 2Choose Your Output Format

Click the menu icon in the top-right corner and select Preferences. Under the Conversion tab, choose your desired output format, adjust quality settings, and select a destination folder for the converted files.

Step 3Select and Add Audiobooks

Your Audible library will be loaded within the software. You can browse all your titles and add the ones you want to convert. Simply click the plus button to add individual books or select your entire library. Confirm your selection and click Add to List.

Step 4Convert and Share the Files

Click Convert. ViWizard will download and save the selected Audible books to your chosen folder. After conversion, you can transfer the files to any device, email them, or share via a cloud service so friends or family can listen.

If you want to listen to the same book at the same time with everyone, you can play the local converted Audible files on your computer and share your screen with audio enabled in a Discord voice channel. This method works well because it uses your local file, which requires less bandwidth and provides a smoother audio stream than trying to stream directly from Audible Cloud Player.

Note: It is illegal to share and distribute Audible books to the public. Please ensure that you only share them with your friends or family for personal listening.

Part 3. Comparison Table: Which Sharing Method Is Right for You?

This table compares the four methods above to help you decide the best way to listen to Audible audiobooks with others at the same time.

Conclusion

Can two people listen to Audible at the same time? Of course, but the method you choose depends on your needs. Sharing an account or using Amazon Household works well for families, while gifting a book is best for friends outside your household. If you want complete flexibility, converting Audible books with ViWizard allows both people to enjoy titles on any device without limits.