Lissen Update — what's new in summer 2026
Hey everyone!
Lissen is still a free, open-source Audiobookshelf client for Android
Thanks to everyone who's been using it, leaving feedback, and reporting bugs - it genuinely helps.
Here's what I've shipped so far this year:
New features
- Bookmarks - add bookmarks in books and podcasts, with custom titles, so you can quickly jump back to specific moments.
- Landscape mode - the player and library now work in landscape orientation, making Lissen easier to use on tablets and in car mounts.
- Series and author grouping - your library can now group books by series and by author instead of just a flat list.
- Linked search - tap a series or author name on a book's info screen to jump straight into a search filtered to that series or author.
- Quick filtering/sorting - filter and sort your library the way you want.
- 2x2 widget - a compact home screen widget for controlling playback.
- mTLS support - if your server is locked behind client certificate authentication, Lissen can now connect to it.
- Redesigned sleep timer - new UI, quick presets, and a default timer so you don't have to set it up every time.
- Android 17 support - the app is adapted for Android 17, including some quirks around local/self-signed servers.
- Android Auto - full support, so you can browse your library, chapters, and bookmarks from the car screen. Big thanks to golinski for this one!
Plans
Main focus going forward is stability - fewer bugs, more predictable behavior across devices and servers.
If you have a feature idea, the best way to make sure it doesn't get lost is to open an issue - that's also the most reliable way to reach me, since I'm not always quick to respond elsewhere.
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Lissen stays free, no subscriptions or ads, for as long as that's possible.
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Happy to answer questions or hear feedback in the comments.