In-depth Guide to Play Audible on Google Home

Without any hassle, you can listen to Spotify, YouTube Music, and several other services but NOT the audible. You have to tweak the process a little to play audible on Google Home.

As much as it sounds frustrating, the process is fairly easy. And if you follow this guide thoroughly, you will know how to play audible on Google Home. There is no stopping!

Does google home allow to play audible audiobooks?

To answer simply, no. But is exactly what I will be talking about in this article so that listening to your favorite audiobooks on Google Home become easy for you.

Don’t worry, it’s not so complicated. And once you do it for the first time, you will be no longer asking yourself ‘Can I Play audible on Google Home?’

Now, why they won’t allow you to do that? 

Well, Amazon and Google are two rivals, and often their business overlaps. So, you get the point, right?

How to play Audible on Google Home using different methods:

However, you can use other methods to play Audible content on your Google Home speakers. Please note that there may have been updates or changes since then, so it’s a good idea to check for any recent developments.

Method 1: Bluetooth Connection

1. Pair Devices:
   • Make sure your Google Home device is set up and connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your smartphone or tablet.
   • On your mobile device, go to Bluetooth settings, and pair it with your Google Home.
2. Open Audible App:
   • Open the Audible app on your mobile device.
3. Play Audiobook:
   • Start playing the audiobook in the Audible app on your device.
4. Select Bluetooth:
   • While the audiobook is playing, go to the “Now Playing” screen in the Audible app, and look for an option to connect to a Bluetooth device.
   • Select your Google Home device from the list.
5. Listen on Google Home:
   • The audio should now play through your Google Home speaker.

Method 2: Cast from a Chrome Browser

1. Ensure Google Home and Computer are on the Same Network:
   • Make sure both your computer and Google Home are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Open Google Chrome:
   • Open the Google Chrome browser on your computer.
3. Install Google Cast Extension:
   • Install the Google Cast extension from the Chrome Web Store.
4. Cast Tab:
   • Start playing the Audible audiobook in the Audible app or your preferred web browser.
   • Click on the Google Cast icon in the Chrome toolbar.
   • Choose your Google Home device to cast the audio.

Method 3: Use a Third-Party App

1. Explore Third-Party Apps:
   • Check if there are any third-party apps that can bridge Audible and Google Home. Apps like “AllCast” or “Cast to TV” may offer solutions.
2. Install and Set Up:
   • Install the selected app on your mobile device.
   • Follow the app’s instructions to connect and cast audio to your Google Home device.

Important Note:

• Keep in mind that the availability of features and compatibility might change with updates to the Audible app, Google Home firmware, or the apps/extensions mentioned.
• Always check for the latest information and updates from Audible, Google, and any third-party apps you may use.

If there have been changes or new features introduced after my last update, referring to the official documentation or support resources for Audible and Google Home is advisable.

How can I listen to my audiobooks on google home?

There is no official guideline. Not from Amazon or Google at all. Many people have already faced the same problem and they have applied different methods to get away with trouble.

Out of so many ways, I will mainly talk about 3 easy ways. Here you go!

Play audible on google home using bluetooth

Bluetooth still rocks! It’s the free and easy way to connect your audible with Google Home. You will be basically mirroring the audio from your phone. You can either use the Google Home app or voice commands to connect them both.

Here is the step by step process:

1. From your smartphone, activate your Bluetooth. 
2. If your Google Home is turned on, voice commands it to pair with your Bluetooth device. 
3. Once you voice command it, it will show you all the nearby Bluetooth devices, connect yours, and you are done. Now, mirror the audio from your phone and enjoy your audiobooks!

Cast audible audiobooks with the google home app

Alternatively, you can use the Google Home app to connect to the Bluetooth. If you don’t know how; follow along!

1. Open the app and go to the settings menu of your Google Home. 
2. At the top right corner of the screen, you should see a ‘…’ symbol. Tap on it, scroll to the bottom, and tap on ‘Paired Bluetooth devices’.
3. If the Bluetooth of your phone is turned on, it will automatically connect it.

Once it is connected with the Bluetooth, you can now listen to your audiobooks by just mirroring the audio from your phone. 

Upload audible audiobooks to google play music

Yes, you heard me right. You can upload all of your audible audiobooks to Google Play Music. Once you have downloaded all of your audiobooks, you will be no longer needed any internet connection.

This method will let you play audible audiobooks form Google Home Mini, Google Home Hub, etc. This is how you can listen to your books from Google Play Music:

1. There is a Chrome extension for Google Play Music. Install it on your browser. Make sure your Google Chrome browser is up-to-date. 
2. Launce the extension and open the Google Play Music web player. 
3. Go to the ‘Upload Music’ section. You will find it from the top-left right corner. 
4. Upload all of your audiobooks. 
5. When the upload is done, voice command it to play your books. And you are done!

N.B. you may have to convert your audiobooks first to be able to upload them to Google Play Music. To simply convert all of your audible audiobooks to MP3 format, you can use audible Converter software. 

Once you installed the software, the conversion of the MP3 format is pretty self-explanatory. 

FAQs

Conclusion

As you can see, there are multiple ways on how to play audible on Google Home. You are welcome to use any methods out of the 3 discussed above. If you face any problem, let me know in the comment box. I will be happy to help!