Before you begin
Here's what you'll need:
- A child reader profile
- At least one finished recording on their shelf
Let's get started
Follow these steps
These instructions match the current StoryNest app. The pictures are simple screen maps until verified product screenshots are available.
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Step 1 of 5
Open the child's shelf
Select Kids' mode and choose the reader from Who's listening?.
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✦Choose your reader
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Step 2 of 5
Pick a story
Tap a cover in All the stories, My favourites or Keep listening.
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✦All the stories
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Step 3 of 5
Play or pause
The player opens with the cover, reader's name and a large play/pause button. Tap it to control listening.
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✦Play
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Step 4 of 5
Skip or resume
Use the 15-second skip buttons as needed. StoryNest remembers a child's listening position so they can pick up later.
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✦Back 15 seconds
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Step 5 of 5
Use bedtime settings
On the player, open Sleep timer if you want the story to stop after a set time.
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✦Sleep timer
A few handy tips
- The book recording stays private in your family library.
- Different reader profiles have separate listening progress.
- An internet connection is needed to stream the recording.
Good to know
Common questions
Can my child continue tomorrow?
Yes. StoryNest tracks listening progress and shows books to keep listening to.
Does it work offline?
No. Recordings stream from the private library.