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Can I see the whole length/duration of my playlist?
Yes, you can see it on the app Library tab - Playlists - choose one playlist and enter it - under the title of the playlist, as shown below.
How to skip to the previous or next episode in the app?
Please click the cover area in the now playing episode page, then you will get the skip buttons, as shown in the following screenshots.
How to rename or delete a playlist?
You can feel free to rename or delete a playlist, except for the default one - "My Playlist". For Android users 1) you can rename or delete the playlists under "My playlist". 2) click to enter a playlist - the "three vertical dots" icon on the top ...
Can I create multiple playlists/more than one playlist?
This feature is fully available both on our Android app and iOS app. As for this feature, you can choose one episode to add to one playlist or several playlists, as shown in the following screenshots. Still can't find what you're looking for? Browse ...
How do I resume from where I left off?
When you enter a podcast, if you listened to an episode before, you will see the grey bar that allows you to resume from where you left off. It remembers the progress of the episode played the last time.
How can I enable "enqueue at the front"/add an episode to the top of the Playlist?
For Android users, if you want to add an episode to the top of the Playlist, please make sure the sorting order of the playlist is from new to old (choose the button with a downward arrow). If you want to add an episode to the end of the Playlist, ...
How can I mark as played or unplayed?
To mark all as played/unplayed Tap the button at the top right corner of the Show Info page and select Mark All as Played/Unplayed. To mark individual episodes as played/unplayed In the Android app Hold on the episode title and selecting the check ...
Can I set the app to pause playback when I receive alerts from another app? (Android)
Yes, please go to "Settings" - "Pause for Interruptions", turn it on, and the player will pause for alerts, navigation instructions, etc. from other apps. Still can't find what you're looking for? Browse through the FAQs, or join our Telegram ...
How do I enable/disable continuous play/autoplay? (Android)
To enable the continuous play, please tap the playback mode icon (on the mini player bar or in the now playing page) as shown below to open your “Next up” list, then tap the playback mode icon on the top right corner and change it to “Play till the ...
Can I set a Sleep Timer for playback?
Yes, Castbox does have a sleep timer feature, you can find it (a clock button) on the Now Playing page. Castbox offers multiple time settings for you to choose from. When you turn on the sleep timer, you will find a countdown timer below the clock ...
Can I change the skip and rewind times (Android)?
For Android users, yes, please go to the “Now Playing” page and hold down the “10s” or “30s” button to access the option to select “5s”, “10s”, “15s”, “20s” and “30s”. Still can't find what you're looking for? Browse through the FAQs, or join ...
Can I change the playback speed of the episode?
Yes, you can change the playback speed via the adjustment button. The adjustment button looks like two uneven dotted lines and is located in the top right-hand corner of your episode page. Please click the adjustment button, and scroll the playback ...
Can the playback automatically jump the silent part of the audio (Trim silence)?
Yes, you may tap the adjustment button (two uneven dotted lines and is located in the top right-hand corner of your episode page) and enable the “Trim Silence” feature. This feature will help reduce the length of episodes by cutting out pauses and ...
How can I change the order of my playlist?
Android Hold and drag the left-hand side of the episode to manually change the order of the episodes. After you make the changes, please remember to pause and resume to save the changes because you need to refresh the playlist to make the changes ...
Can I turn up the volume if the episode volume is too low (Volume boost)?
Yes, you can increase the volume by clicking the adjustment button. The adjustment button looks like two uneven dotted lines and is located in the top right-hand corner of the now playing page. Click the adjustment button, and check the “Volume ...
Can I use the Castbox app while using another app?
Yes, Castbox can run and play in the background if you do not pause the playback. However, Castbox will not run in the background when there is another audio source or video app playing, including Youtube and Facebook. Still can't find what you're ...
How can I add an episode to the playlist or remove an episode from the playlist?
To add an episode to the playlist, please tap the button either on the preview page or the now playing page. Also, please long press an episode in the Channel Info page, after it turns into grey, select others, and click the "three lines and a plus" ...
What is the difference between "Playlist" and "Next Up"/"Up Next"?
The “Playlist” and the “Next Up” list are not the same (or always consistent). “Playlist” consists only of episodes you’ve added (by clicking the “three lines and a plus” button). “Next Up” shows upcoming episodes of a podcast you’re currently ...