Atune Audio Support
Atune Audio is a self-hosted personal media app published by Ironwood Software LLC. Available now on Android; iOS and Apple CarPlay are in active development. The app connects to servers you already run — it does not host your media or operate a streaming catalog.
Help Topics
Quick guidance for common areas of the app. For the full Free vs Pro comparison, see the home page matrix.
Getting Started
Install Atune Audio from
Google Play,
open Settings → Music Server Settings, and add your first server.
Free tier includes one music server and one Audiobookshelf server.
Start listening from Home, Music, Podcasts, or Books.
Connecting Servers
Add Jellyfin, Emby, Navidrome, or OpenSubsonic-compatible music servers, plus Audiobookshelf
for audiobooks, ebooks, and ABS podcasts. Enter your server URL and credentials. Connections
are made directly from your device to your server.
Music
Browse artists, albums, and playlists. Use Home discovery, in-app radio, track favorites, and
Now Playing with queue and lyrics on supported Jellyfin, Emby, and Navidrome libraries.
Album- and artist-level favorites are not offered in Atune Audio.
Podcasts
Subscribe to RSS feeds, discover shows, and manage per-feed settings. Download episodes
manually for free. Automatic episode downloads require Atune Audio Pro.
Audiobooks
Connect Audiobookshelf to play audiobooks by chapter, sync progress, and continue listening
across sessions. Manual downloads are free; automatic ABS downloads require Pro.
eBooks
Read EPUB files from Audiobookshelf in the built-in reader. Continue-reading rails and
offline access are available through the Downloads hub.
Playback & settings
Streaming quality (Wi‑Fi and cellular) and preferred codec: Atune Audio Settings → Streaming.
Normalize volume (ReplayGain): Atune Audio Settings → Playback & Queue.
Customize Home sections: Atune Audio Settings → Customize Home Screen.
Your Listening and Listening Insights: Settings → Your Listening (device-local).
Ambient Sound Machine: Settings → Ambient Sound Machine.
Storage & Data
Manage download limits, stream cache, storage usage, and clear cache in
Settings → Storage & Data. Clearing cache does not remove downloads.
Android Auto
Full browse and playback for music, podcasts, and audiobooks requires Atune Audio Pro on Android.
Pro unlocks menu, layout, and custom home icon options in Settings → Android Auto.
Apple CarPlay for iOS is in active development — planned with Pro: favorites,
playlists, and recent stations, etc.
Downloads
Offline music requires Pro (Jellyfin, Emby, and OpenSubsonic-compatible servers including Navidrome).
Manual podcast and audiobook downloads are free.
The Downloads hub groups offline content across media types.
Purchases / Pro Upgrade
Atune Audio Pro is a one-time purchase through
Google Play on Android.
Pro adds multiple servers, music downloads, Android Auto (browse, layouts, and icons),
server playlist sync, automatic podcast and audiobook downloads, and Apple CarPlay
on iOS when available. Use Restore Purchases in the app if you reinstall or change devices.
Troubleshooting
Verify server URL, credentials, and HTTPS certificates. Confirm your server is reachable from
your device network. Try Refresh Library in Music Server Settings. Share crash reports is
on by default; disable it in Atune Audio Settings → Privacy & Diagnostics if you prefer.
Contact Support
For help with Atune Audio, contact Ironwood Software LLC:
Please include your device model, OS version (Android or iOS if applicable), Atune Audio app version, server type, and a description of the issue. Do not send passwords or full API tokens in email.
Frequently Asked Questions
What servers are supported?
Jellyfin, Emby, Navidrome, OpenSubsonic-compatible servers, and Audiobookshelf
for audiobooks, ebooks, and ABS podcasts.
What is Free vs Pro?
Free includes one music server, one Audiobookshelf server, streaming, search, discovery,
lyrics, appearance, Your Listening, Ambient Sound Machine, streaming quality controls,
normalize volume, and manual podcast/audiobook downloads. Pro adds multiple servers,
music downloads, Android Auto with layout and icon customization, server playlist sync,
automatic podcast and audiobook downloads, and Apple CarPlay on iOS when available
(in active development). See the comparison table.
How do streaming quality and downloads differ?
Atune Audio Settings → Streaming controls Wi‑Fi and cellular streaming quality and
preferred codec. Those settings apply to streaming only. Offline music downloads
are separate and require Pro.
What is Your Listening?
Settings → Your Listening shows tracks you started. Optional Listening Insights stay
on your device and are never shared. Year in review may appear when enough local
listening data is available.
How do crash reports work?
Share crash reports is enabled by default in Atune Audio Settings → Privacy &
Diagnostics. When disabled, reports are dropped before transmission.
Is iOS or CarPlay available?
Android is available now on Google Play. The iOS app and Apple CarPlay are in active
development and are not yet publicly listed on the App Store.
How do offline downloads work?
Music offline requires Pro and works on Jellyfin, Emby, and OpenSubsonic-compatible
servers (including Navidrome). Manual podcast and audiobook downloads are free.
Automatic downloads require Pro.
Is Android Auto included?
Full Android Auto browse and playback is included with Atune Audio Pro on Android.
Pro also unlocks menu, layout, and custom home icon options in Settings → Android Auto.
How does Audiobookshelf work?
Add an Audiobookshelf server for audiobooks, EPUB ebooks, and read-only ABS podcast libraries.
Progress syncs back to your server when supported.
Does Emby work with Atune Audio?
Yes for browsing and playback. Emby supports Pro-gated music downloads, in-app radio,
live lyrics, and Android Auto on the same paths as Jellyfin and Navidrome.
Run a full library sync after server-side genre changes before genre browse or genre radio.
Does Jellyfin work with Atune Audio?
Yes. Jellyfin supports browsing, playback, lyrics on supported libraries, offline music
downloads with Pro, and server playback reporting.
Does Navidrome / OpenSubsonic work?
Yes. Navidrome and other OpenSubsonic-compatible servers support music browse, playback, lyrics,
offline music downloads with Pro, and in-app radio on supported configurations.