Bookinou is an innovative, screen-free audio solution that helps children fall in love with books by letting them listen to stories told in the voices of family members. The companion mobile app connects with a specially designed audio player, allowing families to record, personalize, and share audio versions of any book.
Designed to encourage a love for reading over screen time, Bookinou gives children a personal and immersive experience, strengthening family bonds while supporting early literacy. Learn more at mybookinou.com.
Record and Personalize Stories
With the Bookinou mobile app, families can record audio versions of any storybook using their own voices. The intuitive recording feature works like a simple dictaphone, allowing parents and relatives to add personal touches, warmth, and emotion to each story.
Pair Audio with Physical Books
Once a story is recorded, it can be transferred directly to the Bookinou device. Children then follow along with the physical book while listening to the familiar voice reading it aloud. This encourages active reading and improves word recognition and comprehension skills.
Add Fun Sound Effects & Page Cues
To enhance storytelling, Bookinou allows users to insert playful sound effects and audible cues to signal when it’s time to turn the page. These little touches create an engaging, interactive listening experience that keeps young readers excited and involved.
Multilingual and Unlimited Library
Record stories in any language, making it ideal for bilingual families or those living far from relatives. Users can create an unlimited library of personalized audio books suitable for every age and stage of development. Whether it's a bedtime classic or a favorite comic, Bookinou adapts to every child’s taste.
Perfect for Travel
Bookinou is lightweight and portable, making it a perfect companion for long car rides, train journeys, or even quiet time in waiting rooms. With no screens involved, it provides safe entertainment that keeps kids happily engaged without overstimulation.
Strengthen Family Connections
The family account feature allows relatives to contribute recordings remotely. Stories from grandparents, aunts, uncles, or siblings can all be stored and played through one shared account—bridging distances and bringing loved ones closer, even when far apart.
FAQs
1. Is the Bookinou app free?
Yes, the Bookinou app is completely free to download on both Apple and Android devices. It can be used even before purchasing the audio player.
2. Do I need the Bookinou device to start using the app?
No. You can begin recording stories and exploring features directly in the app before purchasing the device.
3. Can stories be recorded in multiple languages?
Absolutely. Bookinou supports recording in any language, which makes it perfect for multilingual households or language learning.
4. Can multiple people contribute to one account?
Yes. With the family account, recordings from multiple family members—no matter where they are—can be grouped together and shared with children.
5. Is there a limit to how many stories can be recorded?
No. Users can create and store an unlimited number of audio stories in their Bookinou library.
Version History
v8.2.1—5 Jun, 2025
Fixed bug preventing connection on some devices
Completely redesigned wifi connection screens
v8.1.8—5 May, 2025
Fixed a bug in the display of library tabs
v8.1.7—23 Apr, 2025
Complete overhaul of the recording system, with performance improvements and visual modifications for a smoother experience.
