How Audible Works In 2024? What You Need To Know

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  • @SamuelEarth
    @SamuelEarth  8 місяців тому +9

    Please reply to this comment with any extra questions you might have about Audible that were NOT answered in this video.

    • @vaidas2683
      @vaidas2683 8 місяців тому +1

      do you need ethernet to listen books that you have download?

    • @starheartgoldsky
      @starheartgoldsky 7 місяців тому +1

      Hello I am trying to understand how I can listen to an Audible book in my car while driving. Can you help?

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  7 місяців тому

      @@vaidas2683 No you don't! Not that I know of. You need internet access to download but not to listen.

    • @billlee2194
      @billlee2194 7 місяців тому

      Can I use Audible to listen to my Kindle books I have downloaded over the last 5 years?

    • @kacyeleightly8838
      @kacyeleightly8838 7 місяців тому

      @@starheartgoldskyI listen with the app on my phone when driving.

  • @nickpontoski
    @nickpontoski 2 місяці тому +63

    The fact that you pay a membership fee and you still need to pay for books or pay for credits is stupid. And I thought ads on paid streaming services were annoying 😒

    • @lakeisharhyant2045
      @lakeisharhyant2045 Місяць тому +4

      There are tons of books that are free and there are discounted books. 1 free book a month which I'm planning on using the month. So buy a bout at least 15 you getting ur money back. Plus I got I thin 2 or so free books when I joined. So I feel it's worth it.

    • @vinayjustin1309
      @vinayjustin1309 Місяць тому +10

      Amazon is nothing but a shit....Even if we pay for prime membership , we still need to pay the rent to watch some movies....it ls just ridiculous

  • @jeffpierson6089
    @jeffpierson6089 5 місяців тому +23

    Sam I have only been using Audible and Audiobooks for about three months so far. I have loved reading all my life ands I am now over 70 years old. I am finding you reports and your emails very interesting and informative. Please keep up the good work.

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  4 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching, Jeff! I appreciate your reaching out and I hope you continue to get value out of the platform.

  • @stephaniecramer6029
    @stephaniecramer6029 Місяць тому +3

    I just want to say that I love that you're willing to share your knowledge with people like me who don't have a clue most of the time when it comes to anything technology related!
    You are clear and easy to understand, very informative and funny too and I appreciate you! 😊

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  Місяць тому

      Thanks so much, Stephanie! I’m so glad I was able to help.

  • @senior_ranger
    @senior_ranger 3 місяці тому +9

    Thanks, very helpful. I'm old, losing sight and considering audio books to keep reading.

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  2 місяці тому +3

      I'm glad you've found it useful! If this helps at all, a lot of people are using Audible for the same reasons and they're having a great experience.

  • @valentina_rm11
    @valentina_rm11 2 місяці тому +5

    This is the only video that showed a complete guide about credits

  • @sebasr5521
    @sebasr5521 7 місяців тому +35

    I just got the free trial and don’t know what I’m doing 😭😭

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  7 місяців тому +1

      You’ve come to the right video!

    • @lueri5659
      @lueri5659 6 місяців тому +1

      Me too! 😂

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  5 місяців тому

      @@lueri5659You as well!

    • @ll2323
      @ll2323 5 місяців тому +24

      Me too, but it seems like not only do u pay for a subscription but u still have to pay for every audiobook u want to listen still. What’s the point of the subscription then?

    • @corinabartha5878
      @corinabartha5878 Місяць тому

      Terrible 😮

  • @TheAkbobby
    @TheAkbobby 3 місяці тому +2

    I’ve been listening audiobooks since the 80s. So they’ve been around for a while. But it’s nice to have them on the phone.

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  3 місяці тому +1

      Yeah I know they’d been popularized in the last decade or so but writing out the video I looked it up and I remember seeing that they’ve been around MUCH longer.

  • @cynthiatorres9863
    @cynthiatorres9863 5 місяців тому +7

    I am not able to replay the audiobooks that I have purchased with my monthly credit. I don't see any options on my computer to contact customer service for Audible. Could you please provide some instruction/direction about this.

  • @CoffeePlease.000
    @CoffeePlease.000 Місяць тому +2

    Thank you! Now I understand how to use Audible better 😊

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  Місяць тому

      Thanks so much for watching!

  • @jroady79
    @jroady79 7 місяців тому +4

    I think my only question or comment is, what is the main advantage of audible VS just checking out an audiobook at the library? I think the only difference would be convenience of availability and maybe more titles

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  7 місяців тому +3

      I’d say the main advantage is permanent ownership. Once you buy a book on Audible you get to keep it forever even if you cancel your membership. Some others are precisely what you mentioned - no question about it, Audible has the largest selection of audiobooks online. It’s also very convenient to use and you don’t need to go out of your way to borrow or return anything. Instead of going to the library for free, that’s what you’re essentially paying for. I’d say the more of an audio bookworm you are, the more it’s worth it, especially if you like much newer or less accessible titles. They’re more available on Audible than any other platform.

    • @ceninant
      @ceninant 5 місяців тому

      I'd say selection and price. I've found Sanderson length fiction for a credit and enjoyed it, but I've also found the light novels from an anime like Overlord or Shield Hero.

  • @1334cass
    @1334cass 8 місяців тому +8

    Another great video! Thank you! I needed a refresher 🙂

  • @td149ers
    @td149ers 21 день тому

    Thanks for this. I have been thinking about FINALLY downloading a program and you have convinced me to use Audiobooks. Good walk through of the app and features. Much appreciated

  • @laurapiechowiak3810
    @laurapiechowiak3810 6 місяців тому +5

    Very helpful information! Thank you!! I scanned the questions to see if this was asked, but didn't see it. Sorry if this was asked. I am so curious of the membership you have in this video. Your membership used in the example of the video allows 24 credits per year. What type of membership is this and why don't I see it as an option in my account settings?

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  6 місяців тому +3

      I have Audible Premium Plus Annual 24 Credits. It’s $229.50 once a year and they give me 24 credits once a year.
      I talk about the plans in this newer video. I go over each plan, what it costs (in USD excluding tax), what it comes with, and who I’d recommend it to. ua-cam.com/video/7JWqEGllv-E/v-deo.htmlsi=Zo-YQt1Jd8HZbzXK

  • @patriciascholze4014
    @patriciascholze4014 4 місяці тому +2

    You are the best. Where were you 10 years ago when I started with audible. I now have over 900 books but oh just to have been able to have the direction that you're able to give people today. Well it just would have been so much easier. thank you thank you thank you for explaining everything especially to old people I don't get it so easily and having it explained made is so much easier. Also thanks for using the video to show where things are on the app. My listening experience has just become more enjoyable!
    Now do you have anything on kindle?

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  2 місяці тому

      Thanks so much for watching! I’m so glad I was able to help. I started using Audible myself in 2015 and like any other app, people are going to have questions about it - if I can answer them, I figure why not, especially if I can provide a visual for people too.

  • @originalxname
    @originalxname 7 місяців тому +2

    You forgot to mention that even with the premium subscription, you need to pay to LISTEN to the exclusives, not just pay to own them. So even with the premium subscription, you can't listen to more than 1 exclusive book per month (using the 1 credit premium) without paying more money. I get paying to own the book but there is no point in paying for the premium and not having access to just listen to all the books.

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  7 місяців тому +1

      What do you mean by exclusives? Do you mean Audible Originals?

  • @cheryljones1986
    @cheryljones1986 Місяць тому +1

    Appreciate the tutorial, very good. Thanks for taking the time to help the rest of us.

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  Місяць тому

      No problem! Thanks so much for watching.

  • @lizzettegamero6518
    @lizzettegamero6518 5 місяців тому +2

    So it's basically a paid membership to get discounted book prices of anything not on the limited free list

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  4 місяці тому +1

      Basically yes.
      However, every month you do get a credit to use on any book that you get to keep even if you cancel your membership and the limited free list is included in the membership as long as it’s being paid for.

  • @BiLL_Pace_S2
    @BiLL_Pace_S2 4 дні тому +1

    Can you share Audible subscription with your kids like I do with PRIME , or do i have to purchase multiple subscriptions?

  • @funwithfamicom8347
    @funwithfamicom8347 5 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for everything you do Sam! Could you let me know if Audible shows you what page you’re on?

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  5 місяців тому

      Good question! Unfortunately it does not.

    • @funwithfamicom8347
      @funwithfamicom8347 5 місяців тому +1

      @@SamuelEarth dang, that’s a game changer. I was just going to use audiobooks for driving to and from work.

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  4 місяці тому +1

      I do that daily and I’ll say it’s a game changer on its own.

  • @Jay_Watcher
    @Jay_Watcher 7 місяців тому +2

    If I have credits left in my account but I do not want to renew my monthly membership coz of some constraints.
    Questions:
    1. For how long will I be able to continue listening to books which I have already purchased with my credits and are in my library.
    2. Will I be able to buy books with my credits which are still unused even though I am not renewing my monthly membership.
    3. For how long can I continue listening to my purchased books without renewing my membership.
    4. If I renew again let's say after 3 months of not renewing will the old purchases still be audible 😅?
    Please advise.

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  7 місяців тому +2

      Thanks for watching, Jay! Those are some good questions. The answers to 1, 3, and 4 are pretty much the same - when you buy a book, you get to keep it forever in your library EVEN IF you cancel your membership. There is NO expiration date for the use of purchased audiobooks.
      As for #2, credits do expire under certain conditions. Worst case scenario, they expire after a year if you do not use them. It depends on a few different factors but I’ll be putting a video out soon with more info about Audible credits (probably in the next week).

  • @Insidekimsworld
    @Insidekimsworld 7 місяців тому +3

    Subscribed. You had me at “Audible.” Great content.

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  7 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching! I’ll be putting some more Audible related videos in the New Year.

  • @cigolicious
    @cigolicious День тому

    What does it mean to allow access to Entertainment Space on Audible?

  • @hearmistory3281
    @hearmistory3281 17 днів тому +1

    I have not read the comments to know someone already asked this question, but is there a way to see the actual book so that you can cut and paste the information?

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  16 днів тому

      From Audible? Unfortunately there is not. That would be so convenient though. I think the closest thing to that is Kindle but I don’t use Kindle myself so I wouldn’t know for sure.

  • @Mr-Royn
    @Mr-Royn 5 місяців тому +1

    @SamuelEarth
    NAILED IT..... WITH LOTS OF HUMOUR, I MIGHT ADD..

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  4 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for watching! I’m hoping it brightened up your day. ☀️

  • @3rdCoastDweller
    @3rdCoastDweller 8 місяців тому +3

    I thought as a prime member you were able to get a few audiobooks for free (w/o an audible membership), but I can't seem to find that.

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  7 місяців тому +1

      Yes it’s true. You get two free audiobooks with the trial instead of one as a Prime member. This is a promotion they’ve been running for EVER. I took advantage of it when I signed up in 2016.
      Today they have a deal where you can get the first four months for $5.95/mo which is pretty cool. It expires on New Year’s Eve.

  • @laurasoftheart
    @laurasoftheart 2 місяці тому

    Hi Sam, I was on the fence about getting Audible but thanks to you I joined about a month ago and I have to say, I love, love, love Audible and I will never be without it. I have a question though. I have now downloaded a bunch of books on my IPhone and now I’m wondering about storage space. I found out you can delete the download but I like keeping them there to keep track of books I’ve already read. Do you have any words of wisdom on this? By the way, I love your videos. You share knowledge in a fun, comedic way.

  • @susylopez9308
    @susylopez9308 7 місяців тому +1

    Sorry if you’re repeating yourself. I have some questions.
    You can only use audible if you’re subscribed?
    Can books be shared? If I purchase a book and want my hubby to “read” it, can he for free?

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  7 місяців тому +1

      Very good question! I'm going to be transparent with you on this - my wife doesn't use Audible so I haven't done this before which is why I don't feel comfortable making a straight-up tutorial on it but I've been asked something similar and looked into it and the answer is yes but what you need is to first set up something called an Amazon Household Library. The steps can be found here. help.audible.com/s/article/manage-family-library-sharing?language=en_US I hope this helps!

  • @zetroaudio
    @zetroaudio 5 місяців тому +2

    This was very helpful! Thank you!

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  5 місяців тому +1

      I’m glad I was able to help. Thank you for watching!

  • @nickevans3190
    @nickevans3190 7 місяців тому +2

    Hi as a relatively new audible customer i was wondering if you buy more than 1 book do you get extra discount for buying multiple books at the same time?

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  7 місяців тому

      Hi! Welcome aboard. Audible’s an excellent platform for self-education. Are you an Audible member?
      Premium Plus members receive a 30% discount on all books or more. Sometimes they have 2-books-for-1-credit sales. When you run out of credits, you can also buy 3 more at a discounted rate. If you’re not a member, unfortunately there are no discounts but you do get to enjoy the rest of Audible’s general benefits.

  • @carolindodea9636
    @carolindodea9636 7 місяців тому +1

    I have a few questions :
    1. I would like to know how to contact Audible without having to pay an expert with years of experience.
    2. I'm tired of some books not available to South Africa. I bought a lot of books from the same author then when I wanted to buy the next book in the series it wasn't available to me. I contacted the author and she was so very helpful and within a week the book was available. I'm sure authors want to sell their books. I would like to know why this happens.
    3. I have an Audible US account and I see you can have more than 1 account so I am hoping all books will be available if I open a UK account.
    4. Could you make a video on how to open a second account and how to merge the account.
    Thanks

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  7 місяців тому

      I’m going to answer these one comment at a time just because it’s easier to write and may be hopefully even easier to read.

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  7 місяців тому

      1. You do not need to pay anyone to contact Audible. It’s free. They have a help line and I believe chat support.

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  7 місяців тому

      2. I’m hoping this answers 3 and 4 as well.
      As an American, this always bothered me. Many people from other countries aren’t able to access certain books on Audible. I’ve looked into this and according to Speechify, “This limitation is typically enforced due to the territorial rights agreed upon by the audiobook service and the book publishers. Consequently, the Audible website or app may deny access to specific titles if a user’s IP address signals they are in a region where that particular audiobook is not licensed for distribution.” It sounds like legal reasons to me.
      They mention in the same article that there are ways around this such as relocating your Audible account from one country to another or using a VPN. This is something I strongly prefer to stay away from on this channel. They’re restrictions for a reason and whatever that reason may be, I don’t want to be telling people how to “bypass it”. I hope that’s respectable. You can always Google it though!

    • @carolindodea9636
      @carolindodea9636 6 місяців тому

      Thanks for answering but still don't understand why the first book in a series is available but not the second.
      I read I could open an account in the UK and link the two accounts but I don't have any idea how to do that.... most frustrating!!!!

  • @debrafischer807
    @debrafischer807 3 місяці тому +1

    I was hoping this was going to work for my mother who is in assisted living….she has very limited vision and I live 2 days away. So I was hoping to just send her things she likes and she could just open it and listen….but this is way too complicated even for me!

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  2 місяці тому

      Sorry about that! This is as simple as I could make it. There may be other UA-cam channels who explain it in a way that’s more easy to understand and reiterate, but I’ve seen many of those videos and the downside of it is that they leave out details people will have questions about as soon as they first open the app, such as where everything even is. I figured I may as well address that upfront for example.

  • @trooper2221
    @trooper2221 4 місяці тому +1

    Let’s see if I got this right, for about $15.00 a month I can use audible and actually have one credit a month to buy a book and keep?

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  4 місяці тому

      Yes. All other books are also 30% off or more and there are other membership options where you pay less per credit overall.

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  4 місяці тому

      I’d say the more audiobooks you listen to, the more you’d benefit from a membership.

  • @charlottepritchard-jones1635
    @charlottepritchard-jones1635 14 днів тому

    Hi Sam - thanks for the video. Is there any option to be able to read the text of the book in addition to listening? I’ve been listening to a great non-fiction audiobook but realised I’m a visual person and need to be able to see some of the lists that the author is covering. Is there any way to see the written version? Even if it means I have to use my credit to do it? 🙏🤞 Thanks!

  • @riot.9
    @riot.9 3 місяці тому +1

    Wait, I can buy only 1 book a month? 1?!!!!!! 1?!!!!!! And then some from small catalog that they offer by default which I'm not interested in? I'll just buy that book without membership somewhere else.

  • @krystallandaverde9934
    @krystallandaverde9934 6 місяців тому +2

    And good free books ??

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  6 місяців тому

      I’m not sure I understand the question.

  • @jesd5578
    @jesd5578 Місяць тому +2

    You’re not buying the book, you’re only buying the audio version !

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  Місяць тому

      I’m sorry but the audio version is still a version of the book. That’s like saying “you’re not buying the book - you’re only buying the hard copy”.

    • @jesd5578
      @jesd5578 22 дні тому

      @@SamuelEarth then perhaps we should re-define “book” in the dictionary 🤷🏻‍♀️

  • @mylinuxstruggle5495
    @mylinuxstruggle5495 8 місяців тому +2

    One question i can't find anywhere is if i listen to my one book and reach the end . Can i re-listen or is that an additional credit

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  8 місяців тому +2

      Good question! You can absolutely relisten. Once you buy a book, you can listen to it as many times as you want because even if you cancel your membership, they still let you keep the book.

  • @Mercer99
    @Mercer99 5 місяців тому +1

    Does the Audible program on Windows allow you to rewind less than 10 seconds each time? The default rewind time on Android is 30 secs, and I can decrease it up to 10 seconds, but ideally I'd want 5.

  • @riddhisadvilkar5778
    @riddhisadvilkar5778 6 місяців тому +1

    First question my audible is not allowing me to purchase more credits, why? 2 do I need to claim credits every month if yes how? If no then why isn't it showing on my audioble automatically??

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  6 місяців тому

      In order to be able to buy extra credits, you have to have a membership that includes credits, you have to have no credits left, and your membership has to be active for over 30 days. If you fit this criteria and there’s nothing wrong with your payment method but you’re still having problems I recommend giving Audible a call at 1-888-283-5051.
      As far as claiming credits, if you have a membership where you get credits monthly or annually, you do not have to claim them - they should just show up on your account. If it isn’t showing up automatically, you may not have one of those memberships. The actual plans I go over at 1:00 in this video. ua-cam.com/video/7JWqEGllv-E/v-deo.htmlsi=AAW0r9LRY-r4esLU The first one doesn’t involve credits.

  • @merrykaczmarek3757
    @merrykaczmarek3757 5 місяців тому +1

    Great content Sam really nice video. You have a really nice way about you. 😄question:
    I was listening to an audible original and the next day I was not able to access it; I couldn’t find it.
    Can you help me understand why?

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  5 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching! I appreciate the kind words. The only thing I can think of is if you only have an Audible Plus membership, you only have access to the Audible Plus catalog as long as you have the membership. So if you paused or cancelled the membership the next day, you’d lose access to it. Did you buy the book?

  • @RonHaddock1
    @RonHaddock1 8 місяців тому +1

    Great video, just the information I needed.

  • @zildjguy
    @zildjguy 5 місяців тому +2

    If I purchase an audio book on Audible, is it only accessible to listen to via the internet? Or can I actually download a file to save to my pc hard drive?

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  4 місяці тому

      It’s accessible to listen to via internet on a computer or downloaded on a mobile device. There may be a way to listen on a hard drive but I don’t cover that on this channel because if I’m not mistaken, it requires 3rd party software.

  • @Vkesu
    @Vkesu 7 місяців тому +1

    Are all books you see available to purchase by credit? How can you tell if a book is available for purchase before you get into a membership? I read on the site that some books are not available and you have to purchase to hear it?

    • @ceninant
      @ceninant 5 місяців тому

      All books on audible can be purchased with a credit. Some are included with your membership.

  • @CatrionaRuadh7
    @CatrionaRuadh7 4 місяці тому +1

    So not technically competent here ... considering Audible. Would want to listen on my iphone. Is the Audible app best for this (rather than apple books or another app)? Do I have to use earbuds or headphones (they bother my ears, as I have tinnitus)? Finally, do you need to be connected to the cloud to download audiobooks to your iphone? Thank you!

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  4 місяці тому +1

      I cannot speak for Apple Books or other apps, but I’ve been using Audible for almost 9yrs and upon research you may conclude with good reason why it’s such a reputable and competitively priced platform for audiobook streaming.
      That being said, I understand your concern with the tinnitus and coming from a fellow iPhone user, you may be happy to learn that you do NOT need to use your headphones and it’ll work with just the internal speakers in your iPhone.
      I don’t believe you need access to extra iCloud storage in order to download audiobooks to your iPhone. In order to DOWNLOAD the books, you need internet access, and in order to STORE the downloaded books, you at least need storage space on the phone. I hope this answered your questions!

    • @CatrionaRuadh7
      @CatrionaRuadh7 4 місяці тому

      @@SamuelEarth Thank you so much for your thoughtful response, very helpful indeed. In the meantime I threw caution to the wind and got the Audible app and have a book downloaded. Very easy, no problems at all, and I can listen without earbuds or any additions. Very pleased!

  • @joanconnors7473
    @joanconnors7473 2 дні тому

    So I have Amazon prime when I was getting billed by both my prime and Auditable. Do I need to be a member to get books Help

  • @MrDjs83
    @MrDjs83 7 місяців тому +1

    Can you return or exchange books you've previously purchased in your library?

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  7 місяців тому

      Yes you can! Here’s a quick video I did about how. ua-cam.com/video/bmfXeF3DB6c/v-deo.htmlsi=woOOmUbPSKfE3S_1

  • @jims620
    @jims620 17 днів тому

    Is there a way to listen to the book and also read along with the text?

  • @YTRoyMan
    @YTRoyMan 13 днів тому

    How do I lend an Audible book I own, have read and would like to offer it to my adult daughter?

  • @zulemazacarias3966
    @zulemazacarias3966 3 місяці тому +1

    Can you read the text and listen at the same time with audible??

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  2 місяці тому

      If you only have Audible, unfortunately no. This would be super cool and I’ve been waiting for them to do it - the closest thing they have is called WhisperSync but it requires a Kindle.

  • @genowynn9273
    @genowynn9273 4 місяці тому +1

    Can I listen to Audiobooks on my phone? If so, can I use my JBL Bluetooth speaker box connected to my phone to listen to Audible books on my phone?

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  4 місяці тому +1

      Yes you can and yes you can!

    • @genowynn9273
      @genowynn9273 4 місяці тому

      Thank you for that Samuel @@SamuelEarth

    • @genowynn9273
      @genowynn9273 4 місяці тому

      I am interested to try Audible but can you tell me HOW I would do this using my phone so I can connect it to my Bluetooth music box? With my UA-cam music, I simply select click the UA-cam icon and select 'Library' from which I can select a playlist and then a song. I then turn on the music player which then automatically connects to my phone via Bluetooth. @@SamuelEarth

  • @fransmith7905
    @fransmith7905 3 місяці тому

    I’ve listened to multiple of your videos and please forgive me if somewhere in there this was answered. I saw credits are purchased in multiple of 3’s but is the price you pay for them the same for everyone or is it a different price if your have the 14.95 plan vs the premium plus annual?

  • @CopiousTurtle
    @CopiousTurtle 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for this information! I do have a question that I’ve had trouble being able to answer (being a non member considering a membership).
    Okay, so I am almost exclusively a thriller / horror story or movie fan. I’m not an avid reader but really love audiobooks. I am interested in authors like Stephen King (to own all his works eventually) and new to me authors such as David Sodergren. The issue is I do not know, as a non member currently, how to look up the available books on audible for such specific authors. Is the only option to sign up for a free trial and browse myself or is there a way to browse without all the hoopla (little joke dropping a rival audiobook app!)?
    Also - Horror podcasts on Audible?
    Thank you for your time!

  • @rafaelortiz4166
    @rafaelortiz4166 4 місяці тому +1

    Great video !!! Thank you for explaining lol

  • @rishabhyadav3054
    @rishabhyadav3054 8 місяців тому +1

    Buying with credit will get physical book or you can download anytime

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  8 місяців тому

      Buying with credit gets you the audiobook that you can download whenever you have internet connection.

  • @user-gb5ox6zo7w
    @user-gb5ox6zo7w 22 дні тому

    can you read and listen audible?

  • @Marie-eq8gz
    @Marie-eq8gz 2 місяці тому

    I would like to copy my library to my hard drive, for the times when I don't have internet connection. Is that possible? I like to read along with my audio books. Do all books have a corresponding pdfs? Thank you. I liked your video.

  • @etgtoysetg28
    @etgtoysetg28 7 місяців тому +2

    ho do you connect audible to prime membership

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  7 місяців тому

      I’m not sure I understand the question. If you have an Amazon account (whether Prime or not), that counts as the same login for your Audible account when you sign up for Audible. If you’re wondering if Audible is free with Prime, I made a quick video about that here. ua-cam.com/video/RhprfGI16Gc/v-deo.htmlsi=JyAry_2iMHz6seB6

  • @Dio2a
    @Dio2a 7 місяців тому +1

    This might be a dumb question but once you buy a book into your library or “playlist” of books…and you go to play the audio and I’m at work for example, will it play because it’s connected to the internet or play because it’s already downloaded to my app and can play it without internet?
    Thank you ahead

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  7 місяців тому +3

      Not dumb at all. It will play because it’s already downloaded. You only need internet to download. Once it’s downloaded, you can listen with no internet.

    • @Dio2a
      @Dio2a 7 місяців тому

      @@SamuelEarth thank you 🙏🏽

  • @wuling2646
    @wuling2646 7 місяців тому +1

    I had Audible and found it enjoyable except I barely get through 1 book/month so, it is too expensive.

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  6 місяців тому

      Yeah I wouldn’t say it’s for everyone especially if you don’t listen to one book every month. Their business model is excellent but it doesn’t fit people who aren’t the most frequent listeners.

  • @noru_4_ya
    @noru_4_ya 2 дні тому

    i bought a book with my only credit but i cant rrly access it? maybe it didn't register the bought but i definitely lost the credit, idk what im doing wrong

  • @michaelcasey7885
    @michaelcasey7885 7 місяців тому +1

    I started a book on kindle. I ordered it on audible so I could listen to it instead. How do I start from the beginning?

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  7 місяців тому

      How do you start from the beginning? Simple! You just download the book and press play. It should start from the beginning. Enjoy!
      Please let me know if these instructions weren’t clear enough and I’ll make sure to make a video about it soon.

  • @jesseskellington9427
    @jesseskellington9427 4 місяці тому

    How do you correlate to the audio listening to and the page number that you're currently on or even beyond that the paragraph within that page or how about the sentence within that page? Thanks so much in advance if you help me out with this :-)
    I love having the book near me and writing notes within the margins but sometimes it's hard if you're out what page I am on.

  • @TheSalabama
    @TheSalabama 3 місяці тому

    When I first joined audible, several years ago, if I bought a book with a credit I could exchange it if I realized I just could not get into it after a chapter or 2. Last year they stopped that. Do you know why?

  • @sharronbarnum751
    @sharronbarnum751 6 місяців тому +1

    I have audible 3-month intro subscription. I don’t understand it. Books seem expensive.

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  6 місяців тому

      Please see 10:52. Audible’s subscription model allows for less spent on each book the more books you listen to. In my experience physical book prices tend to be much higher unless you’re buying paperback, but still higher.
      I have the top tier membership and haven’t spent over $10 on an audiobook in years. Sounds like a good deal to me when Barnes & Noble is charging $25-40/piece!

  • @mickeymesser
    @mickeymesser 21 день тому

    Fell asleep listening to a book. How to I restart the book? 5:17 5:20

  • @nicholaszancy4571
    @nicholaszancy4571 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for the tipz

  • @pigletsgal5
    @pigletsgal5 2 місяці тому

    So hypothetically: i pay $15/m for one audiobook? With the hopes that (before you join) the free section has options you may want to listen to?
    Many of us who use the Libby or Hoopla apps are used to listening to unlimited books a month. I, personally blow through at least 10-15.
    Is there a place on the audible app or website where i can (before even signing up for the free trial) can investigate what books are in their "free" or unlimited streaming section?

  • @lburke5623
    @lburke5623 6 місяців тому +1

    Do you have more info on badges? What are each of the levels and what does it take to attain them, etc.

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  6 місяців тому +3

      There are 18 badges: 7-day stretch, Alexa, collector, dabbler, daily dipper, high noon, marathoner, Mt Everest, nibbler, night owl, repeat listener, sampler, stenographer, the closer, the stack, watchtower, weekend warrior, and social butterfly. If you tap on each one, it’ll give you a little rhyme with a hint on how to get it.
      I looked for the time needed to achieve different listening levels and couldn’t find it on the app. One source online said newbie is 10hrs, novice is 50hrs, pro is 100hrs, scholar is 250hrs, and master is 500hrs.
      I think both ideas are cute and fun ways to gamify or track someone’s experience as a listener just starting out, giving one more of a sense of pride and accomplishment for the time they spend with Audible.

    • @lburke5623
      @lburke5623 6 місяців тому

      @@SamuelEarth with the badges though there’s different levels from what I can tell, but I’m not finding a ton of info on how they work.
      Example. I’m finding that there are three levels for each badge (but the articles are written in 2017). For “daily dipper” it they state the three levels for this badge are
      Silver: Listening every day for 7 days - Gold: Listening every day for 30 days - Diamond: Listening every day for 90 days.
      But on my profile I have “listened for 90 days” and the badge is gold, no clue what it’s supposed to look like if it’s “diamond” but I’m not finding anything on audible outlining anything about their badges or even confirming anything that’s listed in the articles from 2017.
      (I have no idea why, but not having information on it is driving me crazy, lol).

  • @ThomasDeLeon-xs2ci
    @ThomasDeLeon-xs2ci 5 місяців тому +1

    I really like your energy, you made me laugh and the video was very informative

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  4 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching, Thomas. Happy Easter! 🐇

  • @lolyumna5988
    @lolyumna5988 7 місяців тому +2

    Hey!! I have a question.. i just bought the membership but it seems like i have to get memberships but also need to buy books inside the audible app separately. Can i not listen to all of them with only membership

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  7 місяців тому +1

      My new video should explain it around the 1:00 timestamp. ua-cam.com/video/7JWqEGllv-E/v-deo.htmlsi=36Y7p08zChQGO9wb

    • @andrewlevett4274
      @andrewlevett4274 5 місяців тому

      This is fully explained if the watch the video.

  • @user-sh2jp2jy9g
    @user-sh2jp2jy9g 6 місяців тому +1

    Can you link A KINDLE BOOK TO AN AUDIBLE BOOK IF YOU BOUGHT Them at different times. Thanks

    • @AJM-GariochQuine
      @AJM-GariochQuine 5 місяців тому +1

      Hi
      @SamuelEarth Help!! This is exactly what I need to know. I've upgraded my Kindle to a Fire HD tablet so I can use Audible on it. I already have a considerable library of Kindle books. I subscribe to Audible at 1 credit / month. Can I just use my credits to get the Audible version of a book I already own? How do I get it to sync with the book? Also does this work with Kindle Unlimited (asking this for my father-in-law who has poor vision) BTW I'm in Scotland (UK)

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  5 місяців тому

      The closest thing I’ve heard of to this is a feature called Whispersync. It said when you purchase a Kindle eBook from Amazon to check the box with the option to “Add Audible narration to your purchase”.
      Whispersync lets you switch between reading and listening to the same book and it automatically syncs to where you were last reading or listening.

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  5 місяців тому

      If you have Kindle Unlimited, it works with any book that includes narration. It’s a feature called Whispersync that lets you switch between listening and reading the same book, and it automatically syncs to where you were last reading or listening. I hope this helps!

  • @marywagner6249
    @marywagner6249 2 місяці тому +1

    How may I alphabetize my audible books?

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  2 місяці тому

      On your phone? Go to Library, then Recent in the upper right, and that allows you to sort the audiobooks by title or by author. There are a few other options as well but that lets you alphabetize your library by title or author.

  • @user-ft6jt8vw7w
    @user-ft6jt8vw7w 16 днів тому

    I can’t change Chapters you said to to to the applications manager on iPad and I can’t find it. Please help

  • @mylinuxstruggle5495
    @mylinuxstruggle5495 8 місяців тому +1

    Okay it was not clear after watching several of your videos but here is my question say you get the base membership thats the $15 that gives you one book. What happens if you don't like the book is there a duration you can preview or is it as soon as you click it thats it?

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  8 місяців тому +2

      I’m not sure I entirely understand the question - do you mean before or after buying the book?
      If you mean before buying the book, you can always sample the book. There should be a 5min section of the book you can sample and listen to as many times as you want before buying the book. If you mean after buying the book, you’re welcome to return it (which I’ve made videos about) but I suggest checking out their return policy before doing so just to make sure you’re able to.

  • @marybezick609
    @marybezick609 7 місяців тому +1

    I understand you can go through Alexa. How do you do that?

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  7 місяців тому

      Through your Echo device?

  • @amritsingh6987
    @amritsingh6987 3 місяці тому

    What Does the Play Button do?

  • @byronwindhorst3220
    @byronwindhorst3220 6 місяців тому +1

    The big limitation for me is that all of my four dozen books are listed at the main screen. You must have run into this with your many hundreds of books. Is there a way to remove them from the top screen? I don't want to discard them.
    ..
    A computer analogy would be to move things into subdirectories. Like move all books written by Magic or Mystery to those directories. They would show up as folders on the main screen but not each individual book
    ..
    I've tried the option to make collections but that doesn't remove them. Sure, they show in the collection, but still show individually on the main screen. Help?

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  6 місяців тому

      I’m sorry - trying to understand this. Do you mean the main screen on the computer or mobile device?

    • @byronwindhorst3220
      @byronwindhorst3220 6 місяців тому

      Laptop and iPad and iPhone.. It says I have 40 titles and lists all the books. . There must be a way to move books off of the main screen into another place where I still have access to them but they are not on the main screen. Do you have hundreds of books on your main screen or have you found a way to move them to the equivalent of subdirectories
      ? @@SamuelEarth

    • @lburke5623
      @lburke5623 6 місяців тому

      @@byronwindhorst3220click the three dots to the right of the title and archive it.

    • @byronwindhorst3220
      @byronwindhorst3220 6 місяців тому

      @@lburke5623 .. I tried that and it does indeed remove it from the main screen. Thanks.. I don't understand the value of having collections if the books still show up on the main screen. That's not the behavior I'd expect of a subdirectory folder. The help files on Audible talk about both collections and archive. Maybe they will fix the bug someday.

  • @JimmyRaeGarland
    @JimmyRaeGarland 5 місяців тому +1

    What is Audibles protocal ON returnd of a book You purchase And Are not pleased with?
    Also, IF possible, Is there a simple WAY to HAVE a Kindle book You purchase THAT WAS NEVER released ON audiobook THAT ir Will do texto to speech And You can listen to THE full book as I HAVE current sighf issues alas.
    Thank You and I HAVE subscribed, hit like And adore Your channel here!
    ALL THE Best to You & Yours,
    New Listener,
    Sincereky,
    Jimmy

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  5 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching and subscribing, Jimmy! I appreciate it. I made a quick video about their return policy here. ua-cam.com/video/6WzwuA-RV50/v-deo.htmlsi=JKqrJh80U0Bd2GT6
      I totally understand regarding the sight issues. There is a way to sync an Audible book with a Kindle book called Whispersync. I haven’t made a video on it because personal I don’t use Kindle but it’s not difficult to set up. You can only do this with books that are BOTH on Kindle and Audible.

  • @charliedilisio3116
    @charliedilisio3116 4 місяці тому

    Sam, love your content. The problem I am having is I want to listen to my audible on my smart TV. I can't find the app on my firestick or my Roku which I have installed on my TV. I have been listening for years as well and love it. Any way to install the app if its not on either firestick or roku that you know of. T.I.A.

  • @konniefisher5451
    @konniefisher5451 3 місяці тому

    My Mothers is legally blind and has Alexa, can I download books to a profile that she can ask Alexa to play. She likes Christian novels. Are there free books with the subscription? Thanks

  • @HCCArtSE
    @HCCArtSE Місяць тому +1

    how do audible and amazon kindle interface? Want to share content with famiiy member of Amazon.

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  Місяць тому

      The closest thing I’ve heard to Audible and Amazon Kindle interfacing is a feature called WhisperSync. If you share it with other family members who use Amazon, I’d recommend setting up Amazon Household.

  • @lindanordlund6753
    @lindanordlund6753 17 днів тому

    how do I listen on my laptop off line?

  • @BlackJesusChrist666
    @BlackJesusChrist666 2 місяці тому +1

    How can I change VPN to bypass geographical restrictions though?… frfr…

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  2 місяці тому

      😂😂😂 I wonder if Audible chat support would know the answer honestly.

  • @terronetompkins2225
    @terronetompkins2225 5 місяців тому +1

    I don’t understand , I thought he said it was free with prime

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  4 місяці тому

      I’m sorry - at what point did I say this?
      Here’s a video I made about Audible being free with Amazon Prime (hint - it’s not, but there’s a benefit to it). ua-cam.com/video/RhprfGI16Gc/v-deo.htmlsi=nAhafpfJk2QMcc1w

  • @marymattox7492
    @marymattox7492 6 місяців тому +1

    Can you download your books to mp3 for Offline listening?

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  6 місяців тому

      You can listen offline if you just download them to your device after buying them. There’s no need to download them to an mp3. I’m sure that’s possible if you’d like to do it but it involves 3rd-party software which we do not cover on this channel.

  • @thomassavage7451
    @thomassavage7451 7 місяців тому

    When playing a book and looking at the display screen on the bottom, the second icon says car. If you press car on the bottom, right, there is a Symbol in the bottom right corner that is a square with the bottom line bent upwards. When it is tapped a checkmark appears in it. What are you selecting when you check that square?

    • @ceninant
      @ceninant 5 місяців тому

      Car mode. Top right is Alexa, left button is back 30 seconds, right "square" button is create bookmark/note.

  • @user-lm6pc5xh5w
    @user-lm6pc5xh5w 5 місяців тому +1

    How do you fix sound? Voices are really slow talking

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  4 місяці тому

      Here’s how! ua-cam.com/video/cKuTn64x-i0/v-deo.htmlsi=3FoCS5kWuU8gX7QN I usually listen at 1.5X speed.

  • @howardgruber4006
    @howardgruber4006 5 місяців тому +1

    how do you download a new book

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  4 місяці тому

      Here’s a quick tutorial I did on this topic! ua-cam.com/video/_kofcQV9UIk/v-deo.htmlsi=R7y2cgOb-DK8RiUR

  • @amritsingh6987
    @amritsingh6987 3 місяці тому +1

    How Do I open audible

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  2 місяці тому

      On the computer or smartphone?

  • @Azzyinc
    @Azzyinc 2 місяці тому

    How can I change my VPN? I need to change it to the state I am in once a while.

  • @user-ib9oj1ek8e
    @user-ib9oj1ek8e 5 місяців тому +1

    Can you transfer audiobooks from spotify to Louaudible and vive versa

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  5 місяців тому

      My best guess is no. If you can, it would probably require a 3rd party software which I do not cover on this channel.

  • @Largemarge666
    @Largemarge666 Місяць тому +1

    So basically you pay a monthly fee to read books you still have to pay for?

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  Місяць тому +1

      No you do not. You pay a monthly fee for one book a month that you get to keep forever even if you cancel the membership. The whole time you’re doing this, there’s an all-you-can-listen selection of audiobooks, podcasts, and meditation/sleep programs that take up a small part of the platform (yes - it’s small and unlike other channels I’ll acknowledge that, but they do add to it weekly), and all the books you still need to pay for are 30% off (or more) sitewide. There are also special deals all the time that you can save up to 85% or even more on these books, 2-for-1 deals where you can get two books with one credit, and much more. This subscription model according to a former Audible employee is what keeps the cost of audiobooks low on the site.
      Why can’t you just pay once a month and listen to all the books you want no matter what they are? Unfortunately audiobooks haven’t been decentralized like music, movies, and TV shows. This is not the Netflix or Spotify of audiobooks. I could’ve sworn I went over it on this video but it seems it can’t be addressed enough. You could always look for that platform and it does exist, but it’s not available in the US, and if it is, it has nothing close to the same selection Audible does.
      Essentially, THAT is what you are paying for. I hope that answered your question!

    • @Largemarge666
      @Largemarge666 Місяць тому

      @@SamuelEarth I appreciate your video. Paying to listen to one book isn't very attractive when I've got Libby. On the rare occasion I can't find the audio book, I'll check it out from the library and continue to use Libby.

  • @williamalston7224
    @williamalston7224 5 місяців тому +2

    Is there a way we can follow listen and follow the words in the book on the application?

  • @lakeisharhyant2045
    @lakeisharhyant2045 Місяць тому +1

    I thought there was a way to tale notes thats what I want and need.

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  Місяць тому

      You can do this with Audible bookmarks. Here’s my tutorial on how to use Audible bookmarks. ua-cam.com/video/8ZHC5XzbaFQ/v-deo.html
      I review books on this channel and I find it extremely helpful to simply take notes with Google Docs, but I imagine whatever you’re using these notes for would help you decide where you write and store them.

    • @lakeisharhyant2045
      @lakeisharhyant2045 Місяць тому

      @@SamuelEarth I already figured it out and like the feature. Thanks.

  • @hannaweissberger4790
    @hannaweissberger4790 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you. Your instructions are excellent. You are extremely helpful. 👋🙏🍀

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  2 місяці тому

      You are so welcome! Thanks for watching.

  • @Azzyinc
    @Azzyinc 2 місяці тому

    Can family use my account or books?

  • @Lexsin1
    @Lexsin1 3 місяці тому

    can audible be use by 2 people or family??

  • @evan_calis
    @evan_calis 2 місяці тому

    there no subtitles in the books ?

  • @geoffforbes8010
    @geoffforbes8010 4 місяці тому +1

    How can someone make money from Audible?

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  2 місяці тому

      You are watching the wrong channel, my friend.