Audiobookshelf

Atero — Audiobook and Ebook Client Compatible with Audiobookshelf

Q: Do Audiobookshelf downloads require Pro?

Audiobook and eBook downloads from Audiobookshelf are available on Free. Podcast episode downloads require Atero Pro.

Play audiobooks by chapter, read EPUB ebooks in-app, and listen to ABS podcasts from your self-hosted Audiobookshelf server — with progress sync, continue listening, and offline downloads.

What is Audiobookshelf?

Audiobookshelf is self-hosted server software for audiobooks, ebooks, and podcasts. You run it on your own hardware to organize and stream collections you own — with progress tracking, metadata, and multi-user support.

How Atero works with Audiobookshelf

Add your Audiobookshelf server in Settings → Music Server Settings with your URL and credentials. Atero connects directly from your device to browse audiobooks, ebooks, and read-only ABS podcast libraries. Playback and reading progress sync back to your server when supported.

Audiobookshelf is separate from music servers in Atero. Free includes one credentialed media server total; Pro unlocks multiple servers. Music from Jellyfin, Emby, or Navidrome lives in the same app alongside your ABS library.

Supported features with Audiobookshelf

Audiobooks

Chapter-based playback with artwork, queue controls, and Now Playing for titles in your ABS library.

EPUB reading

Read EPUB ebooks from Audiobookshelf in Atero's built-in reader without leaving the app.

ABS podcasts

Play episodes from read-only Audiobookshelf podcast libraries alongside RSS subscriptions in Atero.

Progress sync

Audiobook and reading progress syncs back to your Audiobookshelf server when supported.

Continue Listening

Resume audiobooks from where you left off with continue-listening rails on Home and Books.

Continue Reading

Resume EPUB titles with continue-reading rails and pick up in the in-app reader.

Offline downloads

Audiobook and eBook downloads are available on Free. Podcast episode downloads require Atero Pro.

Android Auto

Browse and control more of Atero from your car with Pro. ABS podcast playback in car where supported.

Unified search

Search audiobooks alongside music and podcasts from other connected servers in one screen.

Why use Atero with Audiobookshelf?

Audiobookshelf's official apps cover audiobooks and podcasts across platforms. Atero adds a unified Android experience if you also listen to music from Jellyfin, Emby, or Navidrome — with one search screen, one Downloads hub for offline content across media types, and Android Auto with Pro.

The built-in EPUB reader means you do not need a separate ebook app for titles already in your Audiobookshelf library. Continue-reading works in-app; audiobook and eBook downloads are Free and appear in the same Downloads hub. Podcast episode downloads require Pro.

Frequently asked questions

How do I connect Audiobookshelf to Atero?

Open Atero, open Settings → Music Server Settings, and add your Audiobookshelf server URL with your credentials. Atero connects directly from your device.

Can I read EPUB files from Audiobookshelf in Atero?

Yes. Atero includes a built-in EPUB reader for ebooks in your Audiobookshelf library, with continue-reading rails. eBook downloads are available on Free and appear in the Downloads hub.

Does audiobook progress sync back to Audiobookshelf?

Yes. Playback progress syncs back to your Audiobookshelf server when supported, so you can continue listening across sessions and devices.

Are Audiobookshelf podcasts supported?

Yes for read-only ABS podcast libraries. Follow and play episodes from Audiobookshelf-hosted podcast collections alongside RSS feeds in Atero.

Do Audiobookshelf downloads require Pro?

Audiobook and eBook downloads are available on Free. Podcast episode downloads require Atero Pro.

Other supported servers

Atero also connects to these self-hosted music platforms: