# Audiobookshelf — Audiobooks & Podcasts **Audiobookshelf** is a self-hosted audiobook and podcast server. It organizes your collection, tracks listening progress across devices, and supports background playback. ## Access - **Web UI:** - **Internal (home network):** ## Features - Organize audiobooks by author, series, or custom tags - Track progress across devices — pick up where you left off - Podcast subscription and auto-download - Background playback and sleep timer (mobile apps) - Support for MP3, M4B, OPUS, and other common formats ## Getting Started 1. Open in your browser or mobile app. 2. Click **Sign In** and choose **Sign in with The Nest**. 3. Add your first audiobook folder (if you have local files) or wait for admin-provided content. 4. Start listening! ## Mobile Apps - **Android:** [Audiobookshelf Android](https://github.com/advplyr/audiobookshelf-android) (official) - **iOS:** Third-party clients like [Foliate](https://github.com/johnfactotum/foliate) or [AntennaPod](https://antennapod.org/) (for podcasts) ## Tips - **Syncing progress:** Make sure you're signed into the same account on all devices for seamless cross-device sync. - **Podcast subscriptions:** Use the web UI to subscribe to RSS feeds — new episodes download automatically. - **Bookmarks:** You can set bookmarks on any audiobook chapter via the mobile app or web player. ## Where Does the Content Come From? Audiobooks and podcasts are stored on an NFS share (`robin.home.nest:/yarr/media/audiobooks`). New content is added by the admin. If you have personal audiobook files you'd like to add, ask an admin about mounting your own directory. --- *TODO: Add screenshot of Audiobookshelf library view.*