How do I read my eBook or listen to an audiobook?

You can read eBooks on your Kobo eReader or Kobo Books app. To listen to audiobooks, you'll need to use the Kobo Books app for iOS or Android, or on select Kobo eReaders with Bluetooth support.

Read eBooks

You can read eBooks on:

You can listen to audiobooks using the Kobo Books app or on select Kobo eReaders.

Use the free Kobo Books app on your smartphone or tablet to listen to audiobooks.
Note: You cannot listen to audiobooks on the Kobo Desktop app.

You can listen to audiobooks on select Kobo eReaders using your Bluetooth-enabled headphone or speaker.

These Kobo eReaders have built-in Bluetooth for audiobook playback:

Learn how to listen to audiobooks using your Kobo eReader:

Create a free Kobo account
To read eBooks or listen to audiobooks, create a free account. After you’ve created your account, sign in to your Kobo eReader or the Kobo Books App to start reading or listening.
Shop for eBooks and audiobooks
You can browse Kobo.com and start buying eBooks and audiobooks. Most eBooks and audiobooks have previews, so you can listen to an audiobook sample, or read excerpts from the book.

You can buy eBooks and audiobooks right on your Kobo eReader, Kobo.com, or on the Kobo Books app for Android. Note: Due to an agreement with Apple, the Kobo Books app for iOS does not support in-app purchases. Learn how to buy eBooks or audiobooks for the Kobo Books app for iOS.
Sync your Kobo eReader or Kobo Books app
After you've purchased your item, sync your eReader or Kobo Books app to start reading or listening. Learn how to sync your eReader or Kobo Books app.