How to Sync Audible across Devices

Part 1. How to Sync Audible with Kindle

Whispersync for Voice is a handy feature from Amazon that lets you sync your progress in an audiobook across devices like your Audible and Kindle.

For example, if you have both the Kindle eBook and Audible audiobook connected to your Amazon account, and you read 100 pages of the book on your Kindle, your audiobook will pick up at the same spot. Similarly, if you listen to a few chapters on your Audible app, your Kindle eBook will highlight the last read text when you open it. It's perfect for when you want to switch between listening to an audiobook and reading the corresponding Kindle eBook.

However, before you can get Whispersync for Voice, Audible, and Kindle to work together, the first thing you'll need to do is add Audible narration to your Kindle books, and then enable the Whispersync for Voice feature for a seamless reading experience between devices.

How to Add Audible Narration to Kindle Books

If you are a both Audible and Kindle fan, you must have known Audible Narration. This article is going to teach you how to get and add Audible Narration to Kindle.

Step 1Sign in to Your Audible Account

To sync your progress across devices, start by signing in to your Audible account on both your Audible app and Kindle device. If your Audible account isn't already merged with your Amazon account, you'll need to do this for a more seamless experience.

1. Open a web browser and go to the Audible website.
2. Log in to your Audible account and navigate to your account details.
3. Click on the "Merge now" option at the top of the screen.
4. Enter your Audible password, Amazon information, and select a payment method.
5. Click "Finish" to complete the merging process.

Step 2Enable Whispersync for Voice

Next, you'll need to enable Whispersync for Voice in both the Audible app and Kindle settings. Ensure that both the Audible audiobook and Kindle eBook you're trying to sync are Whispersync-compatible. Not all titles support this feature.

1. On your Kindle device or Kindle app, go to Settings > Advanced Options > Whispersync for Books and ensure it's enabled.



2. Go to your phone or computer, open a web page to visit Amazon's Manage Your Content & Devices page.
3. Click the Preferences tab at the top.
4. Scroll down to Device Synchronization (Whispersync Settings) to toggle it ON.

Step 3Sync Your Device

• In the Audible app:
1. Go to your mobile phone and open the Audible app.
2. Tap your profile icon > Gear icon > Player > enable Sync listening position.



3. Navigate to Library under the APP SETTINGS.
4. Select Refresh Library to ensure all your latest content and progress are synced.



• In the Kindle app:
• Enable Whispersync and Auto-Download Audible Books.
• Go to your Kindle device, tap the center of the screen to bring up the toolbar, and then tap the Sync button.

After following the above, you can start reading your book on Kindle and tap the headphones icon to listen to its corresponding Audible narration. And, when you go back to your Audible app, the app usually will prompt you to sync to your last read position. Remember to accept it, jump right to the right spot.

If you encounter any issues when using the Whispersync for Voice feature between Audible and Kindle, check out this troubleshooting guide below:

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Part 2. How to Sync Audible with iTunes

If you are familiar with iTunes, you can sync your Audible audiobooks with iTunes to listen to them on your devices via the Apple Music app.

Step 1Download Audible Audiobooks

First, you need to download your Audible audiobooks to your computer and sync them with iTunes.

1. Open a web browser and go to the Audible website.
2. Navigate to your library and select the audiobooks you want to download.

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Step 2Import Audible Audiobooks to iTunes

Next, make sure your computer is authorized to play Audible content through iTunes.

1. Launch the iTunes app on your Windows or Mac computer.
2. Go to "Account" in the menu bar.
3. Select "Authorizations" and then "Authorize This Computer."



4. Enter your Apple ID and password when prompted to confirm authorization.
5. Once authorized, drag and drop the Audible audiobooks you just downloaded from Audible.com.
6. Alternatively, click File > Add File to Library and browser through your Audible files and click Open to add them to iTunes.

Step 3Sync Audible Audiobooks to Apple Devices

Now, sync your downloaded Audible audiobooks from iTunes to your Apple device (iPhone, for example).

1. Keep the iTunes app running on your computer.
2. Use a USB cable to connect your iPhone to your computer.
3. Once connected, click the device icon that appears in the left sidebar of iTunes.
4. Click on "Audiobooks" under your device's menu.



5. Then, select "Music" > "Sync Music."
6. Choose Apply to sync your entire music library, including the Audible titles, to your iPhone.
7. Open the Music app on your iPhone.
8. You should see the synced Audible books available for listening.

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Part 3. How to Sync Audible with Alexa

Using Alexa's built-in smart speakers to sync and play your Audible audiobooks can offer you a hands-free listening experience. However, before you sync, it's a good idea to link your Audible account to your Amazon account so that syncing is much easier. Navigate to Step 1 in Part 1 for a detailed tutorial on how to merge them.

Step 1Connect Audible to the Alexa App

1. Open the Alexa app on your mobile device.
2. Tap More > Settings > Must > Link New Service.
3. Select Audible.
4. Follow the on-screen prompts to link your Audible account.

Step 2Enable Whispersync

1. Visit the Manage Your Content and Devices page on Amazon.
2. Find Device Synchronization (Whispersync Settings) under Preferences.
3. Toggle it ON.
4. Open the Audible app on your mobile device.
5. Tap Settings > Player.
6. Enable Sync Listening Position.

Step 3Play Your Audiobook with Alexa

Now, you can say something like "Alexa, play [book title] from Audible." If you listened to it on your phone or Kindle last time, Alexa will prompt: "Would you like to resume from where you left off?" You'd reply "Yes" to sync your listening progress and listen to where you left off.

During the playback, you'd ask Alexa to control the playback without you adjusting it on the Audible app manually. For example, you'd say:

"Alexa, pause."
"Alexa, skip forward/back 30 seconds."
"Alexa, next chapter."

Part 4. How to Sync Audible with Apple Watch

Syncing Audible with your Apple Watch lets you listen to Audible when you're running, commuting, or when you don't want to take your phone with you. While syncing is easy, it can be time-consuming, and it's a good idea to follow the steps below at home to make sure you have power to charge your watch when you sync.

Step 1Install Audible on Apple Watch

1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
2. Tap My Watch.
3. Find the Audible app under Available Apps.
4. Tap the Install button next to Audible.
5. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once the installation is complete, the Audible icon will appear in the app grid on your Apple Watch.

Step 2Sync Audible Audiobooks from iPhone to Apple Watch

• On iPhone:
1. Open the Audible app and sign in to your account.
2. Find an audiobook you want to play on your Watch.
3. Tap the three-dot icon next to the title.
4. Select the download option.
5. When the download is complete, tap the three-dot icon again.
6. Select Sync to Apple Watch.
7. Keep your device close, screen on, and watch charged. Typically, the sync process takes about 20 minutes for a 250 MB book.



• On your Watch:

Open the Audible app to check if the audiobook is synced. If it's synced, the book appears in the library and there's a watch icon next to the title in the Audible app on iPhone.

Step 3Play Audible on Your Apple Watch

After the sync is complete, open the Audible app on your watch. If the book still doesn't appear, try restarting your watch and opening the Audible app again. Sometimes it takes a few minutes for your watch to fully load books. So please be patient. When you're ready, do the following:

1. Connect a Bluetooth earphone to your Apple Watch.
2. Tap an audiobook that's synced to your watch.
3. Control the playback speed, skip chapters, or adjust the volume of your audiobook directly from your watch.

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Part 5. How to Sync Audible with Any Device

While Audible officially supports syncing audiobooks to Kindle, iTunes, Apple Watch, and Alexa, there are still some users who are experiencing issues such as Audible won't sync between devices, which is frustrating. Not to mention when you want to transfer audiobooks to devices that don't support the Audible app, such as MP3 players, old tablets or non-Amazon smart speakers.

Thing You'll Need: ViWizard Audible AA/AAX Converter

So, in order to help you transfer your Audible library across devices without any limitations, the most effective way is to use ViWizard Audible Audiobook Converter to convert Audible files to a universal format like MP3. This tool really makes your Audible audiobooks playable on any device you like. In addition, ViWizard offers you a number of features:

• Convert Audible AA/AAX audiobooks to MP3, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, M4A, and M4B.
• Split audiobooks by chapters, time, and segments so you can quickly locate where you left off last time.
• Preserve your audiobook's original chapter information, ID3 tags, and lossless and customizable audio quality.
• Remove Audible's device lock so you can put your audiobooks on any device for offline playback.

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How to Transfer Audible Books to Another Device Using ViWizard

Step 1Import Audiobooks to ViWizard

Open ViWizard Audible Converter > Add Files button, and then select Audible's AA/AAX file in the pop-up window and click Open. (Note: Please check if the ViWizard software is the latest version. If it is, you can directly log in your Audible account to download your audiobook as mp3 without downloading AA or AAX audiobook files from Audible website).

Step 2Choose the Target Format

Click the Format bar at the bottom-left corner. Choose an audio format your like. We recommend MP3 as it is compatible with most devices. To split the book, adjust the narration pitch, speed, vlome, or to edit the ID3 tags, click the Edit button next to the title.

Step 3 Transfer Audible MP3s across Devices

Click the Convert button to begin format conversion and book download. When finished, click the folder icon next to the book title to find the converted Audible file on your computer. To transfer Audible to another device, connect it to your computer using a USB cable, then drag and drop the file onto the device storage location. To track your Audible listening progress on other devices, choose from apps such as VLC Media Player (for PC), Smart Audiobook Player (for Android), BookPlayer (for iOS), and more.

Part 6. FAQs about Syncing Audible across Devices

Conclusion

Thanks to Audible's built-in Whispersync for Voice feature, you can sync Audible across devices like Kindle, iTunes, Alexa, and Apple Watch. However, Audible syncing issues can arise. If you're looking for a reliable way to listen to audiobooks on more unsupported devices, take a look at ViWizard Audible Converter. With it, you can take full control of your Audible library and continue listening to Audible on any device without losing your place.