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62 lines
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# Audiobookshelf: Audiobooks & Podcasts
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**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
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Accessing Audiobookshelf is quick and simple using your central Nest account:
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1. Open **[lyrebird.mynest.love](https://lyrebird.mynest.love)** in your Web browser or mobile app.
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2. Click **Sign In** and select **"Sign in with The Nest"**.
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3. Authenticate using your standard Nest passkey.
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4. Pick a book or podcast episode and start listening!
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## 2. Recommended Mobile Apps
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To take your audiobooks and podcasts on the go, connect your smartphone using one of the recommended client apps:
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### Android
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* **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.
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### iOS (iPhone & iPad)
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* **Dedicated iOS Clients:** Native iOS apps like **Plappa**, **ShelfPlayer**, **AudioBooth**, or **Absorb** connect directly to your server.
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* **Server Connection:** When configuring any mobile client, set your server URL to:
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`https://lyrebird.mynest.love`
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> [!NOTE]
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> **Connecting Mobile Apps:**
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> 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
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* **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!
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* **Bookmarks & Notes:** Set custom bookmarks with optional notes on any chapter to easily jump back to favorite moments.
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* **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?
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Audiobookshelf draws its library directly from central storage on The Nest.
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Want to add a new audiobook to the library?
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* You can request new titles through **[Shelfmark](../media-request/shelfmark.md)**!
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* Once requested, Shelfmark automatically processes the audiobook and populates it directly into your Audiobookshelf library.
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## 5. Service Summary & Related Links
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| Component | URL / Endpoint | Description |
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| **Audiobookshelf Web UI** | [lyrebird.mynest.love](https://lyrebird.mynest.love) | Web player, library management, and account settings |
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### Related Nest Documentation:
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* **[Shelfmark](../media-request/shelfmark.md):** Request new audiobooks to automatically populate your library.
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* **[Calibre-Web](../media-and-entertainment/calibre-web.md):** Read e-books and digital publications on your e-reader or mobile device.
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