ShelfDrive

Play your own audiobooks and podcasts from a self-hosted Audiobookshelf server, designed for Android Automotive OS.
ShelfDrive is an independent, open-source client for Audiobookshelf. Connect it to your server and access your library from your car’s display. Browse your collection, resume listening and control playback through the native in-car media interface.
BUILT FOR ANDROID AUTOMOTIVE OS
• Browse through the native car media interface
• Resume playback from the home media tile
• Use steering-wheel controls for playback
• Configure jump-forward and jump-back intervals
• Access sign-in and text entry only while parked
YOUR LIBRARY, YOUR SERVER
• Continue listening where you left off
• Browse recently added titles and libraries
• Explore authors, series and collections
• View cover artwork throughout your library
• Play downloaded titles offline
PLAYBACK FEATURES
• Adjustable jump-forward and jump-back intervals
• Optional automatic rewind when resuming
• Sleep timer with audio fade-out
• On-device cover-art caching
PRIVACY
ShelfDrive does not host or provide media. Your credentials and requests are sent directly to the Audiobookshelf server you configure. ShelfDrive contains no advertising, analytics or third-party tracking.
ShelfDrive is open-source software licensed under GPLv3. Source code is available at github.com/JediBrooker/ShelfDrive.
COMPATIBILITY
• Android Automotive OS only (the operating system built into the vehicle)
• Android 9 (API 28) or newer
• Not available for phones, tablets, Android Auto, TV or Wear OS
• No companion app required; a self-hosted Audiobookshelf server and account are required
IMPORTANT
A working Audiobookshelf server is required. ShelfDrive does not include audiobooks, podcasts or other media content.
Audiobookshelf and the Audiobookshelf project are not affiliated with ShelfDrive. ShelfDrive is published independently.