Family Sharing of Audiobooks?

How do I find an audiobook my brother purchased on iTunes when using family sharing?  When I go to iTunes and family purchases and then click on his name, I can see his music, TV Shows, and Apps, but no option to select or see his Audiobooks.  Please help.

Audiobooks can't be shared in Family Sharing.

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    We use Family Sharing in our family. But on the "purchase" items in iTunes on ipads and iphones there only appears Music, Films and TV Programmes. No Audiobooks. Did Apple just forget them or can I find them somewhere else?

    Audiobooks are a one-time only download (which I think is a restriction set by audible.com who supply them to Apple) - you will need to sync/copy them onto each device or computer that you want them on, they won't show in the cloud for redownloading.

  • How do you share audiobooks on family sharing?

    I am the organizer on our family sharing and I purchased an audiobook for my son hoping he could access and download it on his iPod touch.  But he cannot find it on his iPod.  Are audiobooks included in family sharing?  And how do you know whether something you purchase will be able to be shared or not? 

    Home sharing involves using the iTunes library on your computer.  If you open iTunes on your Mac you can see Audiobooks on the left sidebar under Library:
    If you don't see the left sidebar, go to Vies>Show Sidebar.  If you can see the left sidebar but don't see Audiobooks, go to iTunes>Preferences and check Audiobooks in the Show section at the top of the General tab.
    If you don't see your Audiobooks in your library after selecting Audiobooks on the left sidebar, connect the device that has the audiobook to your computer, then go to File>Devices>Transfer Purchases to transfer a copy to your iTunes library.  Once it's in your library, your can transfer a copy to other computers on your network using Home Sharing (see http://macmost.com/sharing-ios-apps-with-family.html).

  • Using family sharing, how does one view and download songs from a family member's collection in itunes?

    Using family sharing, how does one view and download songs from a family member's collection in itunes?

    When you click on your device you are presented with the pages
    Summary
    Info
    Apps
    Tones
    Music
    Movies
    TV shows
    Books
    Photos
    To remove Audiobooks depending on the type of Audiobook ie a series of mp3 files you will find under music and probably have to deselect the album name to remove it. I don't have any of these as I download from Audible or I use Audiobook Builder to stictch together mp3 files into m4b files. To find these Click on Books you will immediately see a section for books (in reality ebooks). Scroll down past that and you will see Audiobooks where you can select and deselect. Deselect the required Audiobooks and Click Sync

  • Can i share my audio books on family sharing

    can you share your purchased audiobooks like your movies, music etc? on family sharing?

    Hi Matt,
    Thanks for the quick response.  How do I share using the share feature? Do you mean email to others? Sorry haven't done this before and two of us are trying to work on the same document (at different times but in two locations).  Thanks

  • Are ringtones available in family sharing? If so, where do I find them on another device

    Can u share ringtones in family sharing?

    Ringtones (and audiobooks) are a one-time only download from the store, they won't show in the cloud for redownloading - you will need to copy/sync them onto each computer/device that you (or your family) want them to be on.

  • Can Newstand magazines be shared through Family Sharing?

    I have an IPad 2 which was registered under my Apple ID until recently. With the switch to IOS 8 and the new Family Sharing functions, I created an Apple ID for my partner and registered the iPad under that new ID since she was the main user. However I now don't have access to the magazines I purchased (magazines from Car Magazine UK Bauer Media).
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    No, audiobooks are still one-time only downloads, they won't show up for redownloading in family sharing.

  • How can I Migrate/Split itunes/icloud account for a large family now that they have family sharing

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    We have had one itunes account now for several years, we used to have x4 16GB iphone 4's and a 16GB iPod touch 4 so we needed it to be shared at the time. We all have different Game Center ID's and Facetime/iMessages are all setup to the phone numbers (aside from mine which also uses the itunes e-mail). We currently have 1 upgraded icloud account with 200GB of storage on it (love the new tiers). So here are the questions.
    1) How do I go about using and isolating all the devices so they can all use the iCloud storage? Right now if I try and setup backups by device under the what to backup there is no simple "Full Backup" option, they have all the categories separated. I cannot backup my daughters contacts without forcing a merging of them and so on. Same thing with Documents and Data. Would I need to setup a different iCloud account for each device now?
    2) iTunes Music/App purchases. Now that they have a family sharing function I am assuming it would be a good time to separate all the devices (aside from my personal iPad/iPhone). If I understand correctly we need to setup a new itunes account for each and link them with family sharing, does this then allow us to disperse/move items from a singular to the multiple account (at least a one time option to move around) or would it simply be shared off the original account? My daughter for example will be 18 next summer and as such no longer under our care. How do we move her items to her account? She has a lot of purchased Music. Now keep in mind I am talking about an account for someone who was 12 when she had her first device and as such needed to be under her parents.
    I just want to state that repurchasing things is NOT an option, and to be frank,  according to Canadian laws pertaining to *licensing* we actually own the product if we paid for it and have the right to transfer the ownership thereof. This issue went through the courts regarding used copies of OEM editions of Microsoft Windows several years ago and they closed the legal *license* vs ownership separation.

    Go to appleid.apple.com to manage the ID, sign in and select to the Name, ID and Email Addresses section, then change the birth date on the bottom right.  At the present time you may not be able to enter the correct birth date, but others have had success changing the year to 2000, or the date to 1/1/2001, both of which will have child ID status.

  • How do you add an iTunes Gift Card so that all purchases of any members of a Family Sharing Group can use the credit?

    How can all family members of a Family Sharing Group use a gift card that has been been applied to the iTunes master account? I added a gift card to our master iTunes account for my grandson, and even though he's a family sharing group member, none of the purchases I have approved from his requests have used the gift card credit. A search of the iTunes support site failed to turn up anything that even remotely addresses this topic. It would seem reasonable to assume that any purchase made by any family member should be able to use the gift card credit since all purchases go through the master account, but this does not appear to be the case.

    Regarding your statement about the gift card balance being used if redeemed to the organizers account - http://www.apple.com/feedback.
    Regarding redeeming the gift card to the child's account, it is the same as redeeming to yours.  You have to be signed in to the iTunes store using the child's apple ID, then redeem the gift card there.  If you already redeemed the card on your ID, you won't be able to redeem it again.
    Redeem and use iTunes Gift Cards and content codes - Apple Support

  • How do I set up family sharing if all my family members emails are already associated with my iTunes account?

    I want to set up family sharing but it won't let me because all the emails are already associated with the one iTunes account we have.  I am afraid to delete because my children use that email address for text messaging.  How do I set up family sharing if all my family members emails are already associated with my iTunes account?

    Hey Wendaroski,
    I am not quite sure what you mean by "my family members emails are already associated with my iTunes account" but what you need for each family member is an Apple ID. Yours would be the one for your iTunes account.
    If the other members of the family already have an Apple ID you can invite them to join the family group. If not they will need to create one, using their email address. This article shows how -
    Set up an Apple ID in iTunes - Apple Support
    Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
    Be well,
    Brett L 

  • Family Sharing - Your Family Is Managed By Alternate Apple ID

    All,
    I asked this in the iCloud Forum, but, now I think my problem needs to be discussed here based on on what I have discovered......
    I just got a new iPhone 6 Plus.  I set it up as new rather than restore from backup of my old iPhone.  I signed into my own iCloud account for iTunes/Apps, Family Sharing and etc. I am a parent/guardian and NOT the organizer.
    The issue is when I go to the App Store>Purchased on the 6 Plus, I notice the following message:
    "This iTunes account is setup to use Family Sharing with a different iCloud account than 'Organizer's Primary Apple ID'. Learn More"
    I do see my other family members and their purchases.  I am also able to download their purchases as well.  So Family Sharing on the App Store appears to be functioning properly with the exception of the message.  iTunes and iBooks do not show the message.
    My old iPhone and my iPad also do not display this message when I go to the App Store.
    This is what I have noticed on my iPhone when I go to Settings > iTunes & App Store > Apple ID: My ID > View Apple ID > Family Sharing
    "You are part of a Family.  The payment method for your Family is managed by 'Organizer's ALTERNATE Apple ID'......."
    The organizer has only signed into iTunes, iCloud and set up Family Sharing using the Primary Apple ID, so I do not understand why the Alternate Apple ID appears to be used in the background to manage our Family. I think this is what is causing the above error message.
    Any ideas deals on how to fix?
    Thank you

    Yeah - not sure why that is happening only for Apps. Might be best for you to give Apple Support a call. You are still within your 90-day period, so the support will be free of charge. Here's the link - just follow the prompts and it will take you to a page where you can set up a call:
    https://getsupport.apple.com/GetproductgroupList.action
    Sorry I couldn't be of more help
    GB

  • Can I use family sharing without a credit card

    I want to set up family sharing in iCloud between my account and my dad's since we have separate accounts. Problem is, one of them needs a credit card and my sister tends to make purchases from iTunes cards that weren't for her. Can I set up family sharing without using a credit card? I have a friend who used his parents credit card and one day, they got a $500 bill from iTunes on purchases they didn't make. The account was hacked somehow and the last thing my parents need is to have one of their cards hijacked again.

    Apple suggests that in this case you add with a credit card then switch back: Start or join a family group using Family Sharing - Apple Support
    "When you create an account for a child, you must use a credit card as the payment method as part of providing your parental consent. After you create the child's Apple ID, you can change your payment method if you choose."
    Annoying, but presumably there are technical constraints that make this difficult. I hope they'll fix at some point but this at least means I can set it up. I don't use a credit card but I have one around that I can use to at least set up the accounts.

  • Can I use two different iTunes accounts on one computer without using Family sharing

    So my wife made the mistake of logging into her iTunes account on my computer to purchase some music and she also (without knowing what she was doing) turned on family sharing at some point.
    This is irritating for multiple reasons:
    Now I have hundreds of artists added to my iTunes match, all of who I care nothing about and don't want the clutter in my artist list, but I can't figure out how to permanently delete them off of my account. Also, now if I login to my account on iTunes I can't play any of my music for 90 days.
    Is there ANY way for me to re-organize my music, delete her junk, and get myself back to where I can play my purchased music on my iTunes account? Any time I try to organize or delete her music it shows back up next time I open it.
    I almost feel like I need to download all of my music off of the cloud, delete my iTunes account, and then open another one AFTER organizing my music while offline and then enable match again. Everything is so cluttered and frustrating. Looking for some advice.

    1. Give her a separate user account on your computer. If you have a backup copy of the library, you can restore it.
    2. If you encounter a 90-day waiting period, click here and ask the iTunes Store staff if they'll remove it.
    (125941)

  • How can I use family sharing, but allow my daughter to purchase with her iTunes allowance without asking permission?

    I love the idea of iTunes family sharing, but I don't think it currently supports my situation.
    My daughter's iTunes account gets a monthly allowance (plus occasional gift cards), and does not have a credit card tied to it. That way, she can buy whatever she wants, but only with her existing account balance.
    I'd like to tie her account to mine via family sharing, but want to keep her spending limited to just her allowance balance. Also, I don't need to grant permission each time she wants to buy something when using her balance. Ideally, she would be permitted to buy exactly as she does now (no permission necessary, no credit card on the account, and only using allowance funds), but also be tied my family account to listen to music I've already bought.
    It appears that my 3 options are:
    Do not do family sharing and keep the accounts separate.
    Tie the accounts together, put "ask to buy" on her account, and then get bugged for permission each time she wants to get something (as well as keep track myself of her going over her allowance and dipping into my credit card).
    Tie the accounts together, don't use "ask to buy", and keep my fingers crossed that she doesn't spend more than her allowance amount (because iTunes would permit spending more than that and charge my card).
    Options 2 and 3 don't work for me, and option 1 doesn't take advantage of family sharing.
    Can I have a family sharing account that *doesn't* charge to my credit card?

    Hello jeffchr,
    Thanks for the question. Based on what you stated, it seems like you don't want to be billed for a family members purchases. I would recommend that you read these articles, they explain the features options. 
    Family Sharing
    All new iTunes, iBooks, and App Store purchases initiated by family members will be billed to the family organizer’s account.
    Family purchases and payments
    Making purchases
    After you set up your family, any time a family member initiates a new purchase it will be billed directly to your account unless that family member has gift or store credit. First, their store credit will be used to pay the partial or total bill. The remainder will bill to the family organizer's card.
    How iTunes Store purchases are billed
    Which payment methods will be used first?
    When you make a purchase, content credits are used first, followed by Gift Certificate, iTunes Card, or Allowance Account credits. Your credit card or PayPal account is then charged for any remaining balance.
    Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
    Cheers,
    Mario

  • How To Use Family Sharing on one Apple ID ?

    OK....I like the new family sharing but I got around this in past in creative way.
    I have one AppleID that whole family uses.....no iCloud, only use ITunes to Sync, and on each iPhone or iPad for Text & Facetime I disable in settings all but that phone # and/or email for that user.  Obviously all the emails for the family are loaded/verified in my Apple ID.
    For payment I had no Credit Card on account but bought the kids iTunes gift cards.
    I'm trying to avoid having to setup a bunch of Apple ID accounts.
    I'm hoping I can get best of both worlds........but have not upgraded any device to iOS8 yet so have not tried.
    I'd like to keep the single AppleID, load in Credit Card info, go to Share and invite the other family members, set restrictions, etc.
    However, my question is will/how does the "invite" work if all members are listed under same Apple ID ?
    Thx.

    See this page : Leave Family Sharing.

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