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Apple Watch audiobook player: listen without your iPhone

Abookio has an Apple Watch app. Download books to your wrist and listen with Bluetooth headphones, no iPhone needed, and your progress stays in step with your phone.

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What the Watch app does

  • Download books to your Apple Watch and play offline with Bluetooth headphones.
  • Play and pause, skip chapters, change speed.
  • Sleep timer and bookmarks.
  • Progress stays in step with iPhone.

The Apple Watch app is part of Abookio Pro, a one-time purchase. The App Store shows the current price for your region.

Your own books

Abookio plays DRM-free M4B, M4A, MP3 and FLAC files from local storage, cloud drives and self-hosted servers.

Frequently asked questions

Can I listen on Apple Watch without my iPhone?

Yes, for books you've downloaded to the Watch, with Bluetooth headphones.

Is the Watch app free?

It is part of Abookio Pro, a one-time purchase. The App Store shows the current price for your region.

Which formats work?

M4B, M4A, MP3 and FLAC.

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