docs/user-facing/media-and-entertainment/audiobookshelf.md

# Audiobookshelf: Audiobooks & Podcasts

**Audiobookshelf** is the dedicated audio library server for **The Nest**. It organizes your personal audiobook and podcast collections, tracks listening progress seamlessly across all your devices, and supports background playback.

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## 1. Getting Started & Signing In

Accessing Audiobookshelf is quick and simple using your central Nest account:

1. Open **[lyrebird.mynest.love](https://lyrebird.mynest.love)** in your Web browser or mobile app.
2. Click **Sign In** and select **"Sign in with The Nest"**.
3. Authenticate using your standard Nest passkey.
4. Pick a book or podcast episode and start listening!

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## 2. Recommended Mobile Apps

To take your audiobooks and podcasts on the go, connect your smartphone using one of the recommended client apps:

### Android
* **Audiobookshelf (Official):** Available on the [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.audiobookshelf.app) or [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/advplyr/audiobookshelf-android). Offers full feature parity including offline downloads and progress sync.

### iOS (iPhone & iPad)
* **Dedicated iOS Clients:** Native iOS apps like **Plappa**, **ShelfPlayer**, **AudioBooth**, or **Absorb** connect directly to your server.
* **Server Connection:** When configuring any mobile client, set your server URL to:
  `https://lyrebird.mynest.love`

> [!NOTE]
> **Connecting Mobile Apps:**
> When logging in via mobile apps, select the option to sign in via **OpenID / Single Sign-On** to authenticate using your standard Nest passkey.

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## 3. Features & Listening Tips

* **Cross-Device Syncing:** Your listening progress, current chapter, and playback speed automatically sync between the Web interface and mobile apps. Just ensure you are signed into the same Nest account on each device!
* **Bookmarks & Notes:** Set custom bookmarks with optional notes on any chapter to easily jump back to favorite moments.
* **Sleep Timers & Playback Speed:** Fine-tune your listening experience with customizable playback speeds and chapter-based sleep timers.

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## 4. Where Does Content Come From?

Audiobookshelf draws its library directly from central storage on The Nest. 

Want to add a new audiobook to the library?
* You can request new titles through **[Shelfmark](../media-request/shelfmark.md)**!
* Once requested, Shelfmark automatically processes the audiobook and populates it directly into your Audiobookshelf library.

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## 5. Service Summary & Related Links

| Component | URL / Endpoint | Description |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Audiobookshelf Web UI** | [lyrebird.mynest.love](https://lyrebird.mynest.love) | Web player, library management, and account settings |

### Related Nest Documentation:
* **[Shelfmark](../media-request/shelfmark.md):** Request new audiobooks to automatically populate your library.
* **[Calibre-Web](../media-and-entertainment/calibre-web.md):** Read e-books and digital publications on your e-reader or mobile device.