How to Listen to Audible on Apple Watch [Latest]

Part 1. Is There Audible Apple Watch Integration

Audible is compatible with Apple Watch Series 7, SE, and Series 3, allowing users to listen to audiobooks seamlessly on their wrist. The partnership between Audible and Apple Watch began with the release of the Audible app for Apple Watch, which was made available when Apple's WatchOS 5 rolled out in 2018.

The most recent update to the Audible for Apple Watch app, released in 2022, made the app independent, allowing for streaming and one-tap downloads directly on the Apple Watch. In addition to Audible, the Apple Watch is compatible with several other music services. You can listen to your own music library, Apple Music, Apple Radio, Pandora, Spotify, and other streaming services directly from your wrist.

Part 2. How to Play Audible on Apple Watch Officially

Audible has integrated with the Apple Watch, allowing users to stream and download audiobooks directly to their watch without the need for an iPhone connection. This functionality was made available through an update to the Audible app, which is now independent on the Apple Watch, enabling users to access their library and stream and download titles without having to sync with their iPhone.

The app also offers seamless syncing across devices, allowing users to pick up right where they left off, regardless of which device they're using. The Audible app for the Apple Watch provides features such as iPhone-free streaming, flexible and personalized options, and the ability to control playback, adjust narration speed, and set a sleep timer directly from the watch.

How to Install Apple Watch Audible App

To install Audible on Apple Watch, you need to ensure that your devices meet certain prerequisites. The Audible app is compatible with various Apple Watch models, including Series 7, SE, and Series 3. Additionally, your iPhone must be updated to iOS 14 or higher, and the paired Apple Watch must be updated to OS7 or higher. Once these requirements are met, you can proceed with the installation by following these steps:

Step 1. Open the Apple Watch app on your paired iPhone.

Step 2. Tap "My Watch" and scroll down to find "Available Apps".

Step 3. Search for "Audible" and tap on the app when you find it.

Step 4. Tap "Install" next to the "Audible" app.

How to Download Audible Books to Apple Watch

After installing the Audible app on your Apple Watch, you can download your audiobooks by following these steps.

Step 1. Open the Audible app on your iPhone and tap on "My Library" at the bottom of the screen.

Step 2. Find the audiobook you want to download and tap on the "Download" arrow at the lower right-hand corner of the audiobook's cover.

Step 3. Wait for the download to complete and tap the "Menu" button next to the desired audiobook.

Step 4. Choose "Sync to Apple Watch" to add the Audible audiobook to your Apple Watch.

Step 5. After finishing the download, you can start listening to the audiobook offline by opening the Audible app on your Apple Watch and selecting the title from your Library.

How to Remove Audible Audiobooks from Apple Watch

To remove Audible audiobooks from your Apple Watch, you can follow these general steps.

Step 1. Open the Audible app on your Apple Watch.

Step 2. From the "Library" screen, tap "Edit".

Step 3. Scroll down and then tap the "Delete" icon next to the audiobook you want to remove.

Part 3. How to Download Audible to Apple Watch Offline for Free

If you prefer to download Audible audiobooks directly to your Apple Watch offline for free without using your iPhone, you can utilize the DRmare Audible Converter. This tool allows you to convert Audible books to common audio files, such as MP3, FLAC, AAC, WAV, etc. compatible with Apple Watch for offline listening.

It can convert multiple Audible audiobooks simultaneously at a 30X faster speed. The most outstanding feature of DRmare is its ability to keep 100% original quality while stripping off the DRM. That's to say, you'll get exactly the same Audible audios for Apple Watch. They will include ID3 tags, chapters, sound quality as original Audible books after conversion.

DRmare Audible Audiobook Converter

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

How to Convert Audible to Apple Watch-supported Audio Format

If you already downloaded the free trial versions of this smart tool on your computer, you can follow the following instructions to see it works. Now let's get rid of DRM from Audible audiobooks with DRmare Audible Converter to get Audible book on Apple Music offline with no iPhone.

Step 1Import Audible audiobooks to DRmare

Launch DRmare Audible Converter on your computer. To add the Audible books to DRmare, you should click the "Add Files" button at the top left. Or directly drag the audiobook files from your computer to DRmare Audible Converter.

Step 2Adjust output settings for Audible book

Once all the Audible books are imported to DRmare, you can click the 'Format' icon next to Convert button at the bottom right. Please select the Audible output settings for Apple Watch, including the output format, codec, bit rate. If you want to keep the lossless quality for the Audible audiobooks, simply check the option of "Keep lossless quality (AA, AAX)".

Step 3Convert Audible book for Apple Watch

Now, after everything is done, click Convert button to begin removing protection from Audible audiobooks. Wait for a while until the conversion completes. After that, you'll get the unprotected Audible audio in the output folder you just set. After that you're free to put Audible books on Apple Watch for offline listening for free.

How to Transfer Audible Book to Apple Watch

Step 1. Launch iTunes on your computer and click the Music tab. Then create a new playlist called "Audiobooks" or anything else you like.

Step 2. Add the converted Audible audiobook files you want to play on Apple Watch into the newly created playlist.

Step 3. Transfer and sync the new playlist with your iPhone via iCloud or USB cable.

Step 4. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone > Music > Synced Music, and select the "Audiobooks" playlist (it should say "Sync Pending").

Step 5. Attach your Apple Watch to its charger with your phone within bluetooth range. And then wait it to sync.

Step 6. Once synced, you can play the Audible audiobooks offline via your Apple Watch freely without bringing iPhone together.

Part 4. In Conclusion

With the Audible Apple Watch app, you can now enjoy your favorite audiobooks directly from your wrist. Whether you choose to play Audible on Apple Watch with your iPhone or download audiobooks to your watch offline for free using the DRmare Audible Converter, you have the flexibility to listen to your titles wherever you go. So, grab your Apple Watch, sync your audiobooks, and immerse yourself in captivating stories on the go.