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How to Listen to Audible on Xbox One

"I like to listen to Audible audiobooks at my part time. Recently I want to play Audible on Xbox One while playing games. However, I found that there is no Audible app for Xbox One. So I wonder to know if there is any way to get Audible for Xbox One for listening?"

When it comes to Xbox One, it is not just a game console. It also can be regarded as a dynamic home entertainment as it can work with lots of apps, which links you to enjoy music, movies and TV from Netflix, Spotify, etc. via the Microsoft store. However, there is no Audible app developed for Xbox One yet.

So, any workaround to get Audible Xbox One work? The answer is sure. In this article, we will show you two ways on how to listen to Audible on Xbox One. Now, let's get started and see how to do that.

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Part 1. Listen to Audible on Xbox One via Web Browser

Unfortunately, the answer is no. Amazon has not released a dedicated application for Microsoft’s gaming ecosystem. This lack of official support spans both the current and previous console generations; you won't find a native app for Audible on Xbox One nor Xbox Series X. Without a proper software installation, how can you get Audible on Xbox One to stream your library? There are two primary options you can choose:

  • Stream your titles online by logging into the Audible website through the Xbox's built-in Microsoft Edge browser.
  • Convert your audiobooks into standard formats and play them through the Xbox Media Player.

Part 2. Listen to Audible on Xbox One via Web Browser

Though there is no Audible app for Xbox One, users could use the web browser in Xbox to access to Audible.com and get books from Audible for Xbox One. Here let's check how to achieve it.

Step 1. Turn on your console and press the Xbox button on your controller to bring up the guide menu. Navigate to "My games & apps", and then head over to the "Apps" section.

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Step 2. Locate and launch the Microsoft Edge browser.

Step 3. Navigate to the address bar at the top of the screen, type in Audible.com, and hit search to load the website.

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Step 4. Sign in to Audible using your Amazon account credentials. Once logged in, head over to your library and use the "A" button on your controller to select the audiobook you want to hear.

Step 5. Select "Listen now" to launch the cloud player. Your audiobook will begin playing directly through your Xbox One, allowing you to stream it in the background while you game.

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Part 3. Play Audible on Xbox One - Best Way

Tool to Get Audible for Xbox One - DRmare Audible Converter

In this part, we would like to show the best way to get Audible on Xbox One for you. As for Xbox One, it supports to play media files through the USB stick. So here we just need to download Audible to USB and then move them to Xbox One for listening directly.

But to do that, we need help from the DRmare Audible Converter to convert Audible books to plain audios. It is because the audios from Audible are protected, which can't be used directly on other devices. With the DRmare program, we could rip the protection and download Audible files locally for using.

In addition, DRmare Audible Converter supports to output audio formats like M4A, MP3, FLAC, AAC and more and Xbox One supported formats. And it can batch convert Audible audios in a fast speed without touching the original quality.

After conversion, the Audible files will be stored on your computer and then you can move them to USB for using on Xbox One.

Main Features of DRmare Audible Converter

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DRmare Audible Converter for Xbox One

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  • Convert Audible books to MP3, FLAC, AAC, WAV, etc.
  • Download and convert Audible books for Xbox One
  • Keep ID3 tags of Audible books while running at a fast speed
  • Define output audio parameters, split audiobooks to small segments

Steps to Get Audible for Xbox One with DRmare Audible Converter

Below is the tutorial on how to use DRmare Audible Converter to get Audible on Xbox One. Please keep reading to see how to do. By the way, please download Audible audiobooks and install DRmare Audible Converter on your computer in advance.

Step 1Import Audible books to DRmare
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Launch DRmare Audible Converter. Then move your mouse to the top left side and press 'Add' and 'Add to List' buttons. Next, choose the downloaded Audible files you want to convert for playing on Xbox One and add them into DRmare program. Or you can drag and drop the audios to DRmare quickly.
Step 2Set Audible output format for Xbox One
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Press on the 'Preference'>'Conversion' icon at the bottom right corner, then you are able to set the output audio format and other audio parameters for Audible. In the new window, please select the audio format you like and confirm it. Then define the audio codec, channel, sample rate, bit rate, etc. as you want.

Moreover, touch the 'folder' icon at the bottom of DRmare main window to reset the output folder for saving output Audible audiobooks. Besides, you can hit on the 'Edit' icon to split Audible books into small parts if you want.

Step 3Download Audible books
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Now, touch on the 'Convert' button to get the conversion started. After then, the converted Audible audios would be saved to the target folder on your computer. You can check them by hitting the 'Converted' button.

How to Listen to Audible on Xbox One through USB

Step 1Transfer Your Audiobooks to a USB Drive

Start by plugging a USB flash drive into your computer. Locate your files and transfer the converted audiobook onto the USB drive. It helps to keep them organized in a dedicated folder so your console can easily locate the audio.

Step 2Set Up the Media Player on Your Console

Switch over to your Xbox One and download the "Media Player" from the Microsoft Store. Once the application is fully installed, plug your loaded USB drive into one of the console's available USB ports.

Step 3Import and Play in the Background

Launch the "Media Player" app. Press the Y button on your controller to prompt the software to search for external media. The app will automatically scan your USB drive, locate your Audible files, and import them into your library. From here, you can seamlessly listen to your books in the background without interrupting your gameplay.

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Part 4. Final Words

Ultimately, the lack of an official app shouldn't stop you from bringing your audiobook library to your console. While the built-in Edge browser offers a quick fix for streaming, converting and transferring your titles to a USB drive using DRmare is undoubtedly the most reliable way to play Audible on Xbox without draining system resources. By bypassing the clunky web player, you guarantee a smooth, uninterrupted background experience.

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