Audiobookshelf on Android

Atune Audio for Audiobookshelf

Play audiobooks by chapter, read EPUB ebooks in-app, and listen to ABS podcasts from your self-hosted Audiobookshelf server — with progress sync, continue listening, and offline downloads.

What is Audiobookshelf?

Audiobookshelf is self-hosted server software for audiobooks, ebooks, and podcasts. You run it on your own hardware to organize and stream collections you own — with progress tracking, metadata, and multi-user support.

How Atune Audio works with Audiobookshelf

Add your Audiobookshelf server in Settings → Music Server Settings with your URL and credentials. Atune Audio connects directly from your Android device to browse audiobooks, ebooks, and read-only ABS podcast libraries. Playback and reading progress sync back to your server when supported.

Audiobookshelf is separate from music servers in Atune Audio — you can connect one ABS server on the free tier, or multiple with Pro. Music from Jellyfin, Emby, or Navidrome lives in the same app alongside your ABS library.

Supported features with Audiobookshelf

Audiobooks

Chapter-based playback with artwork, queue controls, and Now Playing for titles in your ABS library.

EPUB reading

Read EPUB ebooks from Audiobookshelf in Atune Audio's built-in reader without leaving the app.

ABS podcasts

Play episodes from read-only Audiobookshelf podcast libraries alongside RSS subscriptions in Atune Audio.

Progress sync

Audiobook and reading progress syncs back to your Audiobookshelf server when supported.

Continue Listening

Resume audiobooks from where you left off with continue-listening rails on Home and Books.

Continue Reading

Resume EPUB titles with continue-reading rails and pick up in the in-app reader.

Offline downloads

Manual audiobook and podcast episode downloads are free. Automatic ABS downloads require Atune Audio Pro.

Android Auto

Full in-car browse and playback for audiobooks with Atune Audio Pro. ABS podcast playback in car where supported.

Unified search

Search audiobooks alongside music and podcasts from other connected servers in one screen.

Why use Atune Audio with Audiobookshelf?

Audiobookshelf's official apps cover audiobooks and podcasts across platforms. Atune Audio adds a unified Android experience if you also listen to music from Jellyfin, Emby, or Navidrome — with one search screen, one Downloads hub for offline content across media types, and Android Auto with Pro.

The built-in EPUB reader means you do not need a separate ebook app for titles already in your Audiobookshelf library. Continue-reading and offline access flow through the same Downloads hub as audiobooks and podcasts.

Frequently asked questions

How do I connect Audiobookshelf to Atune Audio?

Install Atune Audio from Google Play, open Settings → Music Server Settings, and add your Audiobookshelf server URL with your credentials. Atune Audio connects directly from your device.

Can I read EPUB files from Audiobookshelf in Atune Audio?

Yes. Atune Audio includes a built-in EPUB reader for ebooks in your Audiobookshelf library, with continue-reading rails and offline access through the Downloads hub.

Does audiobook progress sync back to Audiobookshelf?

Yes. Playback progress syncs back to your Audiobookshelf server when supported, so you can continue listening across sessions and devices.

Are Audiobookshelf podcasts supported?

Yes for read-only ABS podcast libraries. Subscribe and play episodes from Audiobookshelf-hosted podcast collections alongside RSS feeds in Atune Audio.

Do Audiobookshelf downloads require Pro?

Manual audiobook and podcast episode downloads are free. Automatic audiobook and podcast downloads require Atune Audio Pro.

Other supported servers

Atune Audio also connects to these self-hosted music platforms: