Starting Audio Playback
You can start playing audio files from any item detail page:Open an item with audio files
Navigate to any audiobook or item that contains audio files from your library or search results.
Browse available audio files
View the list of audio files with their durations and formats. Files are organized by chapters or parts.
Audio files are streamed by default. You can download them for offline playback using the download button next to each file.
Player Controls
The audio player provides a mini player that stays visible while you navigate the app, and a full player sheet with advanced controls.Mini Player
The mini player appears at the bottom of the screen when audio is playing:- Shows the current track title, artist, and album artwork
- Play/pause button for quick control
- Tap to expand to the full player
Full Player
Expand the mini player to access the full playback interface:Now Playing
- Album artwork display
- Track title and artist information
- Album name
- Current playback position
Playback Controls
- Play/pause button
- Skip forward/backward
- Progress bar with seek control
- Volume control
Background Playback
Kafka supports background playback, allowing you to listen to audiobooks while using other apps or when your screen is off.How It Works
- Audio continues playing when you switch to another app
- Playback persists when the screen is locked
- Media controls appear in your notification panel
- Lock screen displays album artwork and playback controls
Playback Speed Control
Adjust the playback speed to listen faster or slower:Available Speeds
- 0.5x - Half speed (for language learning)
- 0.75x - Three-quarters speed
- 1x - Normal speed (default)
- 1.25x - Slightly faster
- 1.5x - One and a half times speed
- 2x - Double speed
Playback speed adjustments maintain audio quality and don’t affect pitch.
Sleep Timer
Set a sleep timer to automatically stop playback after a specified duration - perfect for listening before bed.Setting a Sleep Timer
Choose duration
Select from preset durations:
- 5 minutes
- 10 minutes
- 15 minutes
- 30 minutes
- 45 minutes
- 1 hour
- End of current chapter
Resume Playback
Kafka automatically saves your listening position:- Return to audiobooks exactly where you left off
- Resume from the homepage’s “Continue Reading” section
- Playback position syncs across devices when signed in
- Works for both streamed and downloaded audio
Smart Resume
When you open an audiobook you’ve started, Kafka automatically loads the last track you were listening to and resumes from your exact position.
Queue Management
When playing multiple audio files from an album or collection:- Files play in sequence automatically
- Skip to the next or previous track
- View the upcoming queue
- Reorder or remove tracks from the queue
Media Controls Integration
Kafka integrates with your device’s media controls:- Notification Panel - Control playback from quick settings
- Lock Screen - View artwork and control playback when locked
- Bluetooth Controls - Use car stereo or headphone buttons
- Android Auto - Access your audiobooks while driving
Media control availability depends on your device and Android version.