Overview of Alexa Audible Commands
You can control Audible audiobooks with Alexa using voice commands to play, pause, skip, change narration speed, set sleep timers, get recommendations, access your library, switch profiles, discover free content, start trials, and purchase books. Alexa syncs playback speed across devices and supports chapter and episode navigation, podcast playback, and interactive features like quizzes and Choose Your Own Adventure.
Quick Solutions to Questions related to Audible on Alexa:
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How do I play an Audible audiobook on Alexa?
Say Alexa, read my book or Alexa, read [Book Title] from Audible to start playback. -
Can I change the narration speed with Alexa?
Yes; say Alexa, read faster, Alexa, read slower, or Alexa, read at normal speed and the speed will sync across Alexa devices. -
What is the best way to set a sleep timer for an audiobook?
Use Alexa, stop reading in [minutes] or Alexa, set a [minutes] sleep timer to stop playback after the specified time. -
How do I skip chapters or jump to a chapter with Alexa?
Use commands like Alexa, next chapter, Alexa, previous chapter, Alexa, go to chapter number [7], or Alexa, go to last chapter. -
Can Alexa recommend what to read next from Audible?
Yes; say Alexa, what should I read next and Audible members receive tailored recommendations. -
How do I purchase or start an Audible trial with Alexa?
Say Alexa, buy [Name of Book] to purchase (with credits if available) or Alexa, start an Audible trial to begin a trial.
You can play and control your Audible audiobooks through your Alexa speaker with most popular commands.
- “Alexa, what’s free from Audible”
- Audible on Alexa will help you power through every routine, whether it’s a relaxed stroll or an intense sprint.
- “Alexa, read The Guardians”
- Just ask Alexa to read every Audible title without raising a finger and have a wonderful listening experience. Start by reading Alexa…
- “Alexa, read faster”
- It’s easy to change the narration speed of your Audible book. Whatever speed you choose, it will sync across all your Alexa-enabled devices.
- “Alexa, set a 20 minute sleep timer”
- Set a sleep timer before you go to bed so you’re sure to never miss a moment of your listen.
- “Alexa, what should I read next?”
- Alexa will send you tailored tips if you’re not sure what the next listener should be.
- “Alexa, go back 10 minutes”
- If you want to go back or skip forward, Alexa will change your listening location in seconds or minutes.
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Other Popular Alexa Audible Commands
| To do this… | say this |
| Oh, listen to the audiobook | “Alexa, read my book” (plays your last books listened to) “Alexa, read [Tom Sawyer]” “Alexa, read [The Hobbit] from Audible” |
| Listen to a podcast | “Alexa, play my podcast” (plays your last podcast listened to) “Alexa, play the podcast [West Cork] from Audible” |
| Pause your audiobook | “Alexa, pause” |
| Resume your audiobook | “Alexa, resume” “Alexa, play” |
| Go back or go forward | “Alexa, go back” “Alexa, go forward” “Alexa, go back [45 seconds]” “Alexa, go forward [2 minutes]” |
| Skip chapters | “Alexa, next chapter” “Alexa, previous chapter” “Alexa, go to chapter number [7]” “Alexa, go to last chapter” “Alexa, restart” |
| Play individual episodes of the podcast | “Alexa, next episode” “Alexa, previous episode” “Alexa, go to episode 5″ “Alexa, play episode 15 of the [West Cork] podcast” |
| Get a book recommendation | “Alexa, what should I read next?” Note: This is only available to Audible members. |
| Narration speed | “Alexa, read faster” “Alexa, read slower” “Alexa, read at normal speed” |
| Set a sleep timer | “Alexa, stop reading in [12 minutes]” “Alexa, set a [6 minute] sleep timer” |
| Access your library | “Alexa, what are my books?” “Alexa, what’s in my Audible library?” |
| Switch profiles | “Alexa, switch profiles” when listening to an audiobook Note: Available if have more than one profile setup through Amazon Household. |
| Discover free content | “Alexa, what’s free from Audible?” |
| Start an Audible trial | “Alexa, start an Audible trial” Note: If you’re having trouble signing up for a trial |
| Purchase Books | “Alexa, buy [Name of Book]” Note: Audible members with credits available can purchase audiobooks using Alexa. |
| Harry Potter Quiz | “Alexa, play Harry Potter quiz.” |
| Choose Your Own Adventure | “Alexa, open Choose Your Own Adventure.” |
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