You can use the Audible widget to control the app right from your home screen.

In this article:

• Add the widget on your Android device
• Add the widget on your iOS device

You can add the Audible widget to your Android device in two ways.

From your home screen

1. Select and hold your home screen.
2. Select Apps and Widgets.
3. Select the Widget tab.
4. Look for the Audible app widget.
5. Select and hold the Audible app widget.
6. Move the widget to your preferred location.

Long press of the app

1. Select and hold the Audible app on your home screen until a pop-out menu appears.
2. Select Widgets menu.
3. Pick from a menu of widgets to add your preferred size.
4. Move the widget to your preferred location.

Android home screen widget functionalities

• Updated widget — As of the release of Android app version 3.99, we have introduced a newer, more flexible widget. We encourage customers to switch to the new widget type.
• Multiple sizes available — The new widget has 4 sizes: small, medium, large, extra-large — these sizes can be adjusted by dragging and dropping.
• Contextual background — The widget background dynamically updates to reflect the cover art color of your most recent or currently playing audiobook.

Note: Depending on your device capabilities, Android may force appropriate sizing supported by your device. You can drag and drop to resize the widget if it installs at a different size than expected.

Add the widget on your iOS device

1. Select and hold your screen until your icons start to shake.
2. Select the Add (+) widget icon.
3. Find the Audible app.
4. Pick a widget.
5. Select Add Widget.
6. Move the widget to your preferred location.

iOS home screen widget functionalities

• Updated experience: As of the release of Audible iOS app version 4.40, the app introduces a refreshed widget with improved performance and design.
• Multiple sizes available: Choose from small, medium, or large widget layouts to suit your home screen preferences. The widget will automatically adjust the layout of your other apps on your screen to fit.
• Simplified playback: Easily play, pause, and view your current title without opening the Audible app.
• Contextual background: The widget background dynamically updates to reflect the cover art color of your most recent or currently playing audiobook.