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Getting Started With Audiobooks on Plex.red

Updated 2026-09-18 15:13 UTC

Audiobooks on Plex.red work just like movies or TV shows, but they use a dedicated library designed for long‑form listening. This guide helps you install the right app, log in, and start listening immediately.


1. What You Need

To listen to audiobooks on Plex.red, you only need:

  1. A Plex account
  2. Access to the Audiobooks library
  3. A supported app (see below)

No subscription, no extra setup.


2. Best Apps for Listening

Below are the recommended free apps for Plex.red users. These apps work perfectly with your Plex.red account and support long audiobooks, progress saving, and offline listening.


Android – Recommended App: PlexAmp

PlexAmp is the best audiobook player for Plex.red.


How to install:

  1. Open Google Play Store
  2. Search PlexAmp
  3. Install and open
  4. Log in with your Plex account
  5. Tap Audiobooks to start listening


iPhone – Recommended App: PlexAmp

How to install:

  1. Open App Store
  2. Search PlexAmp
  3. Install
  4. Log in
  5. Open Audiobooks


Alternative App (iPhone Only): Prologue

If you prefer a dedicated audiobook player:

  1. One‑time purchase
  2. Connects directly to Plex
  3. Very clean audiobook interface
  4. Works well with Plex.red


3. How to Listen to Audiobooks

A. Using PlexAmp

  1. Open PlexAmp
  2. Log in with your Plex account
  3. Select Audiobooks
  4. Choose a book
  5. Press Play
  6. PlexAmp will automatically remember where you left off


B. Using Plex.red Web Player

You can listen directly in your browser: https://play.plex.red

  1. Log in with your Plex account
  2. Open the Audiobooks library
  3. Click a book → Play

This is the fastest way to listen on desktop.