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How to Play Audible on Tesla Model Y/X/S/3 [Best 3 Ways]

By Elle Johnson

Updated on September 24, 2024

Listening to audiobooks has become a popular form of entertainment, especially during long drives. Tesla, known for its innovative features, offers integration with various streaming services like Apple Music and Spotify. However, many users wonder if there is Audible Tesla integration available.

In this article, we will explore the answer to the question “Can You Play Audible on Tesla?” and provide 3 different methods to play Audible on Tesla Y/S/X/3, Also, in the end, we provide 5 solutions to enhance your audiobook experience on the road.

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Part 1. Does Tesla Have Audible?

Yes, Audible is now available as a native media app on Tesla Model 3 vehicles, if it is available in your region. Tesla just announced this in its 2024 spring software updates.

Besides Audible, Tesla has integrated with several other streaming services, such as Spotify, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, Tidal, TuneIn, YouTube Music and Amazon Music. 

To enjoy your favorite Audible audiobooks on your Tesla, you can refer to the following three different methods. Now, let’s explore them together.


Part 2. How to Play Audible on Tesla Directly

Now Audible is available on some Tesla Vehicles and here I’ll take Model 3 as an example to show you how to play Audible audiobooks via native Audible app.

Step 1. Update your Tesla software to the latest v12 and make sure your model has Audible app.

Step 2. Tap the three dots icon to open the menu and launch the Audible app.

Step 3. Scan the code on the app and log into your account. Then you can play Audible books on your Tesla.

audible on tesla model 3

Part 3. How to Link Tesla to Audible via Bluetooth [Tesla X/Y/S/3 Supported]

When it comes to how to play Audible in the car via your phone, you may think of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. However, the Tesla system does not support either of these two tools. But you can use Bluetooth to pair your phone with the car and then play Audible in Tesla through your phone.

Next are the steps on how to link Tesla to Audible with your Tesla car’s Bluetooth system. After that, you can easily play your favorite audiobooks through the car’s audio system.

Step 1. On your phone, turn on Bluetooth and make your phone discoverable.

Step 2. On your Tesla touchscreen, tap the “Bluetooth” icon from the “Controls” section to open Bluetooth Settings.

Step 3. Tap “Add New Device” > “START SEARCH“. A list of all available Bluetooth devices will then be displayed.

add new device to tesla

Step 4. Select your phone from the list. Then both your phone and the Tesla touchscreen will display a pairing code. Check if they are the same.

Step 5. On your phone, just click ‘Pair‘ on the popup dialog to confirm the pair.

pair tesla and phone code

Step 6. Once connected, open the Audible app on your phone and start playing Audible on Tesla Model Y/S or others.

🔶Note: To prevent other people’s phones in the car from connecting to your Tesla through Bluetooth, it is recommended to select your phone as the Priority Device in Tesla’s Bluetooth Settings.

select priority device on tesla bluetooth settings

Part 4. How to Listen to Audible in Tesla All Models via a USB Drive

Using Bluetooth, you will need to control the playback using your phone, which may be less convenient while driving. To ensure security while driving, you can also use a USB drive to transfer Audible books to your Tesla. This way, you don’t need to control Audible playback with your phone, which is safer and more convenient.

Since Audible books are encrypted in AA/AAX format, you cannot use Audible downloads outside of the Audible app. You will need to use the AudKit Audible AAX Converter to convert and download Audible books to 14 types of audio files such as MP3. AudKit Audible Converter is a professional converter that keeps 100% original sound quality of all Audible books.

Besides, this great gadget downloads and converts Audible audiobooks at a 100X faster speed. Therefore, you can trust it completely. Not only that, but AudKit Audible Converter can also split large Audible audiobooks into small segments by time, by chapter as you wish. To get Audible for Tesla compatibility, you can first download this powerful software on your computer using the Download button below.

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Key Features of AudKit Audible Converter

  • Download Audible books as local files on a computer
  • Convert Audible AAX to MP3, M4A, AAC, M4B, etc.
  • Retain 100% lossless sound quality and all ID3 tags
  • Listen to Audible on Tesla offline via a USB drive

After installing the AudKit Audible Converter, let’s see how to use it to use Audible in Tesla.

Step 1 Import Audible Books to AudKit Audible AAX Converter

import audible books to audkit

There are two easy ways to add Audible books to this software. You can drag and drop the Audible files into this software. Alternatively, click on the upper-left “Add Files” icon to open your computer’s local folders and then select your Audible files, after which, click on “Open” to add them.

Also, to split large Audible books by chapters or time into segments, please hover over a book and click the ‘Edit‘ icon on it. There, you can also opt to edit the ID3 tags for your audiobooks.

Step 2 Reset Output Format and Other Parameters for Audible Audiobooks

reset output format to mp3 for audible

Click on the bottom-left “Lossless” tab to open the Format Settings window where you can reset the output format to MP3 or another preferred one. You can also make other changes such as the codec, channel, and so on to get enhanced audiobooks.

🔶Note: When you select ‘Lossless’ from the Format section, the tool will turn AA books to MP3 while converting AAX files to M4A automatically.

Step 3 Download Audible Books Locally for Tesla

download audible for playing on tesla

Finally, click on the “Convert” button at the bottom to start downloading and converting Audible books to MP3. You can still add Audible books to this software during the conversion process. After converting, you can get the MP3 files of Audible books stored on your computer locally.

Step 4 Get Audible on Tesla Offline via USB Drive 

play audible on tesla offline via usb drive

Tesla supports playing external music files from a USB drive. So, you can start by plugging a USB drive into your computer and transferring the downloaded Audible books to this USB. Then plug this USB drive into your Tesla. Wait for Tesla to recognize your USB drive. Once the recognition is complete, you can listen to Audible on Tesla offline for free by going to My Music & Devices > USB.


Part 5. How to Fix Audible Not Playing in Tesla

If you’re experiencing issues with playing Audible books in Tesla Model 3/Y, etc., there are several potential fixes to address the problem.

💡1. Re-pair Bluetooth Connection: Re-pair your phone to your Tesla via Bluetooth to ensure a stable connection.

💡2. Check Audio Function: Ensure that the audio function is enabled and the volume is turned up on both your phone and Tesla.

💡3. Inspect Tesla’s Radio or Speaker: Check for any malfunctions in Tesla’s radio or speaker system that may be causing the issue.

💡4. Adjust Audio Settings: Verify that the correct output device is selected in the Tesla’s audio settings.

💡5. Unmute Sound: Ensure that the sound is not muted on your Tesla’s audio system.


Part 6. The Bottom Line

In its Spring Release 2024, Tesla finally has direct integration with Audible. Now you can easily listen to your favorite audiobooks in your Tesla. Alternatively, by connecting your phone via Bluetooth or using a USB drive, you can also enjoy Audible books in your Tesla on your long drives.

Particularly, AudKit Audible AAX Converter can make it a reality to play Audible audiobooks offline on multiple devices including cars, speakers, etc. in lossless quality and full track info. Why not download it for free and have a try?


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