How to Play Audible on Samsung Gear S3

Part 1. Is There an Audible App for Samsung Gear S3

No, there is no Audible application available on the Samsung Gear S3. The Samsung Gear S3 operates as a Tizen OS smartwatch, whereas Audible only developed its wearable app for newer watches running Google's Wear OS, such as the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, 5, and 6.

Because Amazon heavily encrypts its audiobooks with DRM protection, you cannot simply drag and drop the raw files from your phone to your watch. The built-in media player on the Gear S3 will not recognize or authorize the playback of protected AA or AAX formats. The only way to listen to Audible on a Gear S3 is by converting the files and using the watch as a standalone music player.

Part 2. How to Convert Audible Books for Samsung Gear S3

To make your audiobooks compatible with your smartwatch, you must first process them using a dedicated audiobook converter. The DRmare Audible Converter is an excellent desktop tool designed to bypass DRM protection and transform your library into a universally supported format for offline listening. By doing this, you can turn your Samsung Gear S3 watch into a powerful and standalone audiobook device.

DRmare Audible Audiobook Converter

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• Rip DRM from Audible audiobooks, iTunes songs and Apple Music
• Convert Audible AA/ AAX to WAV, AAC, MP3, FLAC, etc.
• Keep original audio quality and ID3 tags, chapters after conversion
• Easy-to-use and run at up to 30X faster conversion speed

Step 1Load Audible Audiobooks to DRmare

Launch the DRmare application to access its built-in web player. Sign in to your personal Amazon account to view your complete audiobook library. Locate the specific titles you want to bring on your next run, then click the "Add" > "Add to List" button to queue them up for processing.

Step 2Define Output Settings

Configure the audio output to match the hardware requirements of your Tizen OS device. Head to the top menu, click on "Preferences," and navigate to the "Conversion" tab. You can select MP3 as your designated output format here, ensuring that your Audible books on Samsung Gear S3 play smoothly through its native media application.

Step 3Convert Audible Files for Gear S3

Click the "Convert" button to strip away the restrictive audio formatting. The software will rapidly process your queued books and save the unlocked smartwatch-ready files directly to your computer for offline listening.

Step 4Transfer Audible to Your Phone

Connect your compatible phone to your computer using a USB cable to bridge the gap to your smartwatch. Then copy and paste the converted audiobook files directly into your phone's internal storage. You need use an older smartphone model that still successfully pairs with the Samsung Gear S3.

Part 3. How to Transfer and Play Audible on Gear S3 Offline

Now that your audiobooks are in a compatible MP3 format, you need to transfer them to your smartwatch. To get your converted audiobooks onto your Gear S3 watch, the method you choose depends entirely on the smartphone you own. Please select the correct method below to avoid connection errors.

Method 1: Wi-Fi Transfer (Desktop)

Since official app support has been discontinued and the iOS version of the Galaxy Wearable app does not support media transfers, you need a workaround. You can bypass the phone entirely and use your computer to send files to the watch's built-in server.

Step 1. Connect both your Samsung Gear S3 and your computer to the same Wi-Fi network. Open the native "Music Player" app on your smartwatch and tap the device icon to ensure the playback source is set to the watch.

Step 2. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to access the "Library", scroll down, and tap on "Gear Music Manager". Click the "Start" button, and the watch will display a specific IP address (e.g., http://192.168.1.15).

Step 3. Open a web browser on your computer, type that exact IP address into the address bar, and hit enter. Your smartwatch will ask you to confirm the connection; tap "OK" on the watch face.

Step 4. The Gear Music Manager interface will load in your browser. Click the "Add new tracks" button, select your converted DRM-free audiobooks from your hard drive, and they will transfer wirelessly to your Gear S3.

Method 2: Galaxy Wearable App ( Older Android Only)

If you are using an older Android smartphone (released in 2023 or earlier) that still successfully pairs with the Gear S3, you can use the traditional Bluetooth transfer method.

Step 1. Connect your older Android phone to your computer via USB and copy the converted Audible files into the phone's internal storage.

Step 2. Open the Samsung Galaxy Wearable app on your phone and ensure it is connected to your Gear S3 via Bluetooth.

Step 3. Tap on "Add content to your watch", then select "Add tracks" to browse your phone's storage. Select the transferred MP3 files and tap "Done" to sync them to your smartwatch for offline listening.

Part 4. Final Thoughts

While the lack of official app support can feel like a setback, it is still entirely possible to listen to Audible on Samsung Gear S3 smartwatches. By utilizing a powerful tool like the DRmare Audio Converter, you can effortlessly load up your device with hours of entertainment. This method breathes new life into your Tizen OS smartwatch, ensuring you can always enjoy your favorite stories while leaving your smartphone behind.