Audiobooks
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Amcfy Music supports connecting to Audiobookshelf, Daoliyu, and other platforms, providing a complete audiobook listening experience. Audiobook and music playback speeds are saved independently without interfering with each other.
Audiobook Player Interface
Description
The audiobook player is designed for extended listening sessions. It shares the same player interface as the music player but provides audiobook-specific controls.
How to Use
- Enter the audiobook library and select an audiobook
- Open the audiobook details page and choose a chapter to start playback
- The player bottom bar displays current chapter information and progress
- Use the playback speed control (0.5x - 3.0x) to adjust narration speed
- Use the skip forward/backward buttons (default 10 seconds) for quick navigation
Notes
- Audiobook playback speed settings are saved independently from music playback speed; switching between types does not affect each other
- Playback progress is saved automatically and resumes from the last position when reopening the same audiobook
Use Cases
- Listening to audiobooks during long commutes
- Adjusting speed for language learning
- Sleep timer playback before bed
Chapter Management
Description
Supports episode/chapter navigation for audiobooks, allowing browsing and selection of any chapter for playback.
How to Use
- On the audiobook details page, view the complete chapter list
- Tap any chapter to start playback
- The currently playing chapter is highlighted
- Completed chapters are marked with a completion indicator
Notes
- The chapter list is fetched from the platform server; a network connection is required
- Chapter structures may differ across platforms (Audiobookshelf, Daoliyu)
Use Cases
- Revisiting previously listened chapters
- Listening to series episodes in order or skipping around
- Viewing the overall chapter structure of a book
Playback Progress Saving & Sync
Description
Automatically saves audiobook playback progress, with support for cross-device sync (platform-dependent).
How to Use
- Progress is automatically saved to the platform server during playback
- When switching devices, opening the same audiobook will prompt you to resume from the last position
- You can also manually bookmark a playback position within the app
Notes
- Cross-device sync requires platform support (fully supported by Audiobookshelf)
- Playback progress is saved per user account; different accounts are independent
Use Cases
- Switching between phone and computer for listening
- Resuming a long audiobook after an extended break
- Alternating between multiple audiobooks
Independent Speed Settings for Audiobooks and Music
Description
Amcfy Music remembers playback speed settings for audiobooks and music separately, automatically applying the corresponding speed when switching content types.
How to Use
- No manual operation needed; the system distinguishes automatically
- Adjusting speed while playing audiobooks only affects audiobook playback
- When switching back to music, the music playback speed is automatically restored
Notes
- This feature applies to all audiobooks, not per individual book
Use Cases
- Using 1.5x speed for audiobooks while keeping 1.0x for music
- Users who frequently switch between music and audiobooks
One-Tap Switch to Music
Description
While listening to an audiobook, you can switch to music playback mode with one tap, without manually stopping playback and navigating to the music library.
How to Use
- While playing an audiobook, tap the "Switch" button in the player
- The system pauses the audiobook and switches to the most recent music playlist or recommended songs
- When switching back, the audiobook resumes from the last position
Notes
- The current audiobook progress is automatically saved when switching
- You need to manually select the previous audiobook when switching back
Use Cases
- Wanting to briefly listen to a song while in the middle of an audiobook
- Quickly switching between commuting audiobooks and office music
Audiobooks in Favorites
Description
Favorited audiobooks appear in the Favorites section for quick access.
How to Use
- Tap the "Favorite" button on the audiobook details page
- Navigate to the Favorites page via the bottom navigation bar
- View audiobooks under the audiobooks category in your favorites list
Notes
- Favorites functionality requires platform support
- Favorite status syncs with your platform account
Use Cases
- Marking currently listened audiobooks for quick resumption
- Building a personal audiobook collection
Audiobook Search
Description
Supports searching for audiobook content in global search.
How to Use
- Tap the top search bar
- Enter the audiobook name or author
- Search results display the audiobooks category
Notes
- Search results depend on the indexing capabilities of connected platforms
- Advanced search (VIP feature) supports filtering by audiobook type
Use Cases
- Quickly finding a specific audiobook
- Searching all works by an author
Audiobookshelf Platform Support
Description
Full support for Audiobookshelf platform features, including browsing, playback, and progress sync.
How to Use
- Add your Audiobookshelf server address and API Key in server configuration
- Once connected, the audiobook library automatically appears on the home page
- All Audiobookshelf-supported features are available
Notes
- Requires Audiobookshelf server version 2.0 or higher
- API Key can be generated in the Audiobookshelf admin dashboard
Use Cases
- Users with self-hosted Audiobookshelf servers
- Users needing comprehensive audiobook management features
Daoliyu Audiobook Library Support
Description
Supports audiobook libraries in Daoliyu/Jellyfin, allowing browsing and playback of audiobook content.
How to Use
- Add your Daoliyu server in server configuration
- Ensure an audiobook-type media library is configured in Daoliyu
- Once connected, the audiobook library appears on the home page
Notes
- Requires Daoliyu server version 4.7 or higher
- The audiobook library must have the correct content type configured in Daoliyu
- Some advanced features may be less comprehensive than Audiobookshelf
Use Cases
- Users with existing Daoliyu media libraries
- Unified management of video and audiobook content
Daoliyu Audiobook Support
Description
Supports audiobook resources from the Daoliyu platform.
How to Use
- Add your Daoliyu account in server configuration
- Once connected, you can browse and play Daoliyu audiobook content
Notes
- Requires a valid Daoliyu account
- Functionality is limited by the Daoliyu platform API
Use Cases
- Daoliyu platform users
- Users seeking more Chinese-language audiobook resources
Copyright
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