If you have spent the last ten minutes searching the Roku Channel Store for "Audible" and coming up empty-handed, I have some bad news and some good news.
The bad news is that there is no official Audible app for Roku as of 2025. I know, it's frustrating. We have apps for almost everything else, but for some reason, Amazon hasn't built a native player for Roku devices yet. You might have seen an app called "AudioBooks TV" or similar generic titles in the store—be careful. These usually only play public domain books and cannot connect to your Amazon account or access your library.
The good news? You absolutely can listen to your audiobooks on your TV. In fact, doing so can turn your living room into a fantastic listening space, especially if you have a soundbar.
I've tested every method available, from quick wireless tricks to a more robust offline solution. Here is how to get your stories playing on the big screen.
Part 1. How to Listen to Audible on Roku Wirelessly
If you just want to start listening right now and don't mind keeping your phone nearby, wireless streaming is the easiest path. However, depending on your specific Roku model, your experience might vary.
Option 1: Bluetooth Streaming
Many users don't realize that modern Roku devices (like the Roku Ultra, Streambar, and Plus Series TVs) can act essentially as a Bluetooth speaker.
Step 1. On your Roku home screen, go to Settings > Remotes & devices > Bluetooth.
Step 2. Select Pair Bluetooth device.
Step 3. Open Bluetooth settings on your smartphone and tap your Roku device from the list.
Once connected, simply open the Audible app on your phone and hit play. The audio will pipe through your TV speakers.
Option 2: Screen Mirroring or AirPlay
If your Roku is a bit older and lacks Bluetooth, you can "cast" the audio.
- iPhone/iPad: Start playing your book in Audible, tap the AirPlay icon (or open Control Center), and select your Roku device.
- Android: Use the "Smart View" or "Cast" function in your quick settings panel to mirror your phone screen to the TV.
Why These Methods Might Annoy You
While these methods work in a pinch, I've found them to have two major "dealbreakers" for regular listening:
The "Bedtime" Glare: If you like listening to audiobooks to fall asleep, AirPlay is a nightmare because it often keeps the TV screen on. There is nothing worse than trying to wind down with a bright 55-inch screen illuminating your dark bedroom.
Interruptions: Since the audio is streaming from your phone, your audiobook gets interrupted by every notification. I once had a suspenseful chapter ruined by a loud "ding" from a text message blasting through my home theater system.
Part 2. The "Pro" Way: Play Audible on Roku via USB
If you want an experience that doesn't drain your phone battery, doesn't get interrupted by texts, and allows you to keep the screen dark (or running a screensaver), the best method is using the Roku Media Player.
Most Roku devices have a USB port (or support media via a local network). The Roku Media Player app is fantastic and built-in, but it has one limitation: it only plays standard audio files like MP3 or AAC. It cannot play Audible's encrypted .AAX files.
This is where a tool like DRmare Audible Converter becomes essential. It bridges the gap between your Amazon library and your Roku's USB port.
I recommend this specific tool because it solves the biggest headache of playing books on a TV: navigation. A standard audiobook is one massive file. If you convert it to a single MP3, trying to fast-forward to chapter 15 using a TV remote is painful. DRmare can automatically split your Audible books by chapters, making them actually usable on a TV.
Here is how to set it up for the perfect offline listening experience.
Prepare Your Audiobooks
- Step 1Launch the Web Player and Set to MP3
Open the DRmare application. Instead of a blank converter screen, you will see an embedded web browser that loads the Audible login page. Log in to your account here—it feels exactly like browsing the website.
- Step 2Select Your Audiobooks
Browse your library inside the DRmare window. When you find the book you want to play on your TV, look for the Green "Add" Icon floating in the bottom-right corner. Clicking this will open a playlist window. Simply check the boxes next to the books you want to grab; you can even select an entire series at once.
- Step 3Convert and Transfer
Click the Convert button. The software will download the stream and convert it to MP3 in real-time at high speed (often up to 100x faster than recording). Once finished, your DRM-free books will be sitting in your local folder, ready to be moved to a USB drive for your Roku.
Listen on Roku Media Player
Once you have your files, transfer them to a USB drive. I recommend creating a folder named "Audiobooks" so it's easy to find.
Step 1. Plug the USB drive into the USB port on your Roku device (or your TV if you are using a Roku TV).
Step 2. A prompt should appear on your screen asking to launch Roku Media Player. If it doesn't, just go to your Home screen, find the app (it's a blue icon with a play button), and launch it.
Step 3. Select Audio from the file type menu, then select your USB drive.
Step 4. Navigate to your book folder. Because you split the files by chapter, you will see a neat list like "01_Chapter 1", "02_Chapter 2", etc.
Step 5. Hit Play.
The best part about this method is the visual experience. If DRmare preserved the ID3 tags (which it usually does by default), your TV will display the audiobook cover art while it plays. You can now turn off your TV display (if your TV supports it) or let the Roku screensaver take over, letting you listen in peace without your phone needing to be involved at all.
Part 3. Final Thoughts
While I hope Amazon eventually releases an official app to play Audible on Roku, we aren't out of luck.
If you are just doing chores and want to blast a book for 20 minutes, use Bluetooth—it's quick and easy. But if you are settling in for a long listening session or want to listen at night without the "blue light" glare, taking a few minutes to convert your books to USB is well worth the effort. It gives you full control, saves your phone battery, and frankly, just works better.
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