TitleLearn with Read & ListenURL Namelisten-with-whispersync-for-voiceAnswerRead & Listen, formerly Whispersync for Voice is a feature that allows you to seamlessly switch between listening to the audiobook and reading the eBook on Kindle with no action required on your part. It will automatically sync to where you were last reading or listening as you move from print to audio and back again. When you own or have access to the audiobook at the same time as the Kindle eBook, your devices will automatically sync. If that's not happening, check your app player settings to ensure "sync listening position" is turned on. In this article: Which devices are supported?How do I get Read & Listen?How do I know if a title supports Read & Listen?What does the Read & listen label mean?How do I switch between reading and listening?Is there a way to manually sync titles?What happens to your Audible title when you return its companion Kindle eBook?What is Immersion Reading? Which devices are supported? Find below the list of devices and OS supported for Read & Listen. Fire Tablet FOS7 and above.Kindle Ereader devices from 2022 and above.Kindle Apps (Android, Fire Tablet, PC) How do I use Read & Listen? To use Read & Listen, you’ll need to own or have access to the audiobook version of the title. To learn how to get the audiobook, visit Buy an audiobook. How do I know if a title has Read & Listen? The product details for a title will say Read & Listen if this feature is available. You can also look for the option to add Audible narration on the Kindle eBook page in Amazon. If you own an eligible title, you will see a “Read & Listen” badge next to the cover in the Audible app. You’ll also be able to use the Read & Listen filter in your Audible app’s Library to identify titles you already own or have access to that are Read & Listen ready. What does the Read & Listen label mean? When you see the “Read & Listen” label on an audiobook in the Audible app, it means that you own or have access to both the audiobook and Kindle eBook version of that title. You can seamlessly switch between listening on Audible and reading on the Kindle app using Whispersync technology directly from the Kindle app. How do I switch between reading and listening? If you already own the Kindle companion for your audiobook, you can seamlessly switch between reading and listening on the Kindle app anytime. Note: The Kindle app lets you listen to audiobooks (if you own both formats), but you can't read books in the Audible app. Switch to listening from your Kindle app From your Kindle book, select the 3-dot more menu.Select Listen on Audible.Confirm you’d like to open the Audible app. Switch to reading from your Audible app From your audio title, select the 3-dot more menu.Select Read on Kindle.Confirm you’d like to open the Kindle app. Is there a way to manually sync titles? Yes, you can sync Kindle and Audible. Read & Listen titles will normally sync in your Audible or Kindle app automatically. If it doesn’t, you can manually sync your position as long as your device is connected to a network. Go to your Profile.Select the Settings gear icon.Select Player.Scroll down and then toggle the Sync device position slider off then on again. What happens to your Audible title when you return its companion Kindle eBook? When you purchase an Audible title at a discounted price through the “Add Narration’ offer (which offers savings when you purchase an audiobook alongside its Kindle eBook), the two titles are linked. If you later make an eligible return of that Kindle eBook, Audible will automatically process a refund for the Audible title and remove it from your Library. This refund will be issued to your original payment method, and you will receive notification when this action occurs. Learn more about returning a Kindle Book order on the Kindle Help Center. What is Immersion Reading? Immersion Reading is a feature that allows you to listen to the audiobook while you simultaneously read the eBook on the Kindle app. The spoken narration is highlighted on the screen as you read. Immersion Reading supported devices: Kindle App on fire Tablet FOS7 and above.Kindle Apps (Android, iOS, Fire Tablet, PC/Mac) How do I use Immersion Reading? To use Immersion Reading, you need access to both the Kindle and audiobook versions of the same title. To listen while you read on a compatible device: In your Kindle player, download the audiobook.Play the downloaded audio to listen while you read. Note: Since this is a 1-Click purchase on Amazon, you can only purchase the eBook and audiobook together with your credit card.
