New Feature: Send to Kindle

At the price we pay for a base package, we should be able to read it anywhere we like. I don't give away, lend out or share anything. But I'm not able to sit in a chair for extended periods and need to be able to read in bed.

If Faithlife set limits, I'll respect them, of course. But I don't get a sense that I should be tiptoeing around about putting logos resources on my Kindle.

Hi Gerhard

Are there any specific issues you are experiencing?

If so please provide some details

Graham

Has Logos put a cap on how many books can be sent to kindle? Or did they remove this feature in the latest update, Because I am unable to send books anymore. I thought perhaps it was just that particular resource, but then I surveyed a dozen others, all with no ability to send to kindle. I have used this feature quite a few times so I know how it works, unless they have changed the procedure for sending each book. Any help would be great, this has been such a wonderful feature that has greatly enhanced the usability of my Logos library (and I just bought several books for a class next semester with the express intention of reading them on my kindle, so I am hoping there is a fix for this.)

Has Logos put a cap on how many books can be sent to kindle? Or did they remove this feature in the latest update

No and No.

I thought perhaps it was just that particular resource, but then I surveyed a dozen others, all with no ability to send to kindle.

Which resources? Have you tried restarting your computer?

Well I restarted the computer and that seems to have taken care of it. maybe I was clicking only on resources that weren't available to send to kindle. The particular one I wanted was

Hays, J. Daniel. Message of the Prophets: A Survey of the Prophetic and Apocalyptic Books of the Old Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2010.

But flipping through this it seems to have a lot of pictures so maybe it is too hard to format in kindle.

Whatever the case, thanks for the help, glad to see this feature is still working.

But flipping through this it seems to have a lot of pictures so maybe it is too hard to format in kindle.

Two things:

• Amazon has a limit on the file size that can be sent. If the book would be larger than Kindle allows, the book isn't "kindle enabled."
• Due to publisher restrictions, MOST books that are "mobile enabled" are "kindle enabled," but not all.
• If a book isn't "mobile enabled," it isn't "kindle enabled."

I have been searching  for instructions on how to export a book to kindle, but cannot find anything.  I have done it in the past but can't remember now how I did it

Can you point me to the instructions somewhere?  Thanks

Can you point me to the instructions somewhere?

The first post in this thread! 

https://community.logos.com/forums/t/92620.aspx?PageIndex=1 

Thank you so much

Will this work with an Amazon.ca account (i.e. Canadian Amazon account)? If so, can I link both my .com and .ca addresses with my Logos account?

Will this work with an Amazon.ca account (i.e. Canadian Amazon account)? If so, can I link both my .com and .ca addresses with my Logos account?

The answer to your first question is "yes". The answer to your second depends on whether you have the same email address registered at both stores. If so, Amazon treats the two accounts as if they were one account, and you'll have no problems. If not, you'll have to choose which account you'll want to link to Logos. 

Any plans to make books on Logos accessible to Kobo e-reader devices?

Any plans to make books on Logos accessible to Kobo e-reader devices?

probably not. First, kobo is very small market in the US. Second, the "send to kindle" depends upon a feature by kindle. Does kobo have the same?

I am able to send selected books to my Kindle Account fine. They all show as Documents on my various devices as expected. However, when looking in the Documents folder on my IPod or iPad it displays the expected book cover but not so on my Android devices. I never see the book cover, instead I get only a generic document cover. Other than that it works fine for all potable devices. Any ideas?

Michael

when looking in the Documents folder on my IPod or iPad it displays the expected book cover but not so on my Android devices. I never see the book cover, instead I get only a generic document cover.

Probably a limitation or bug on the Android App... 

Question though: Why are you using send to kindle to send books to the kindle app on Android? Why not use one of the many FL apps? 

However, when looking in the Documents folder on my IPod or iPad it displays the expected book cover but not so on my Android devices. I never see the book cover, instead I get only a generic document cover. Other than that it works fine for all potable devices. Any ideas?

It's a known (and very annoying) issue with Kindle. In fact the only place it works correctly is the iOS app. It shows a generic cover on 'proper' Kindles, too.

Thanks Mark. It's a relief to know its not due to Operator Ear Space. I do enough of that.

Michael

I use Send-to-Kindle only from my Desktop, I sometimes read them on my iPad, Galaxy Note 4, etc. when I'm not at home.

Michael

I sometimes read them on my iPad, Galaxy Note 4, etc. when I'm not at home.

Alabama was wondering why you don't use one of the Faithlife apps on those mobile devices as opposed to the Send-to-Kindle route.

With one of the Faithlife apps they would be much more integrated with your desktop - synchronising notes / highlights / position in the book etc

Hello,

What should I do to change my send to kindle email address?

Thanks

Hello,

What should I do to change my send to kindle email address?

Thanks

First, welcome! [:)]

You have two choices. The first, and perhaps easiest, is to actually change the kindle email address on the device itself. If your email address was old_device@kindle.com, release the address from that device (through your account settings on Amazon.com) and change the address on your new device to match the old one.

The only other option is to call FL customer service during business hours and to give them the address of the new device.

Users aren't allowed to change the "send to" address as a protection against fraud. 

Thanks a lot!

Done & it`s working

God bless

adam

Sure thing. Glad to help. [:)]

Well, I assume I'm doing something wrong.  I have a kindle.com address registered in Logos and I have noreply@logos.com registered in my Amazon account.  When I click on Send to Kindle on a resource, it plays an animation and seems to send it to Amazon.  However, I never see any documents available for the Kindle for PC app on my computer.  Is there a place on Amazon.com where I can see that the resource actually made it that far?  Any other thoughts on what could be going wrong will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Don

I have a kindle.com address registered in Logos

Have you verified that the kindle.com address you registered in Logos is the email address for the device you are trying to "send" to? 

However, I never see any documents available for the Kindle for PC app on my computer.

The document won't be in the Kindle for PC app unless that is the device you used with the associated email... And if your goal IS to send the document to the kindle app on your PC, why would you want that?

Is there a place on Amazon.com where I can see that the resource actually made it that far?

• From Amazon account page, click "manage your content and devices"
• click the "content" tab (if it isn't already selected)
• change "show books" to "show docs"

ANY "documents" you have (which includes Logos books you have "sent to kindle") <should> appear.

Don,

It looks like Amazon's "Send to Kindle" service (which Logo's "Send to Kindle" function uses) only works for iOS and Android apps and any Kindle device, but does not include Kindle for PC or Kindle for Mac (https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=hp_pdoc_main_short_us?nodeId=200767340)

To get the books into the Kindle for PC program, you would have to download the files from your Send to Kindle folder in your Amazon Cloud Storage and manually add them. Also, if you are using the Kindle app from the Windows Store, you cannot add any personal files to that version (Amazon currently has this app locked down to Amazon purchases only [unless Amazon has finally added the feature in the past month]).

I am just wondering if you highlight and turn pages after you send to Kindle device, does it update on Logos?

I am just wondering if you highlight and turn pages after you send to Kindle device, does it update on Logos?

No - once it is in the Kindle environment it is totally disconnected from the Logos context.

Thank You

I am just wondering if you highlight and turn pages after you send to Kindle device, does it update on Logos?

And for one more bit of clarification: the "send to kindle" feature is designed for sending books to the eBook reader line of "kindles" (i.e. paper white). The kindle FIRE tablets are capable of running the android version of the mobile app and can do highlighting synced with Logos.

Hi!  Apparently, this issue is what Eric Ruhnow mentions--the Kindle for PC app isn't supported.  I just read some info on Amazon's site, and Kindle for PC isn't listed as a supported app/platform.

As for why I want to do this, I have a Lenovo tablet that has only 32GB of space (less than that when you take into consideration the size of the OS).  My Logos collection doesn't fit on the tablet nor does it successfully index there.  I actually only want to read some of my Logos books on the tablet, so I thought it would work just to send those few resources to Kindle and then read them in the Kindle for PC app.

I know there are ways that I can get Logos and a subset of my resources onto the tablet, but they are quite a bit of work.  When I've tried them, they didn't work that well for me.  I know that others have had a better experience.

Thanks!

Don

As for why I want to do this, I have a Lenovo tablet that has only 32GB of space (less than that when you take into consideration the size of the OS).  My Logos collection doesn't fit on the tablet nor does it successfully index there.  I actually only want to read some of my Logos books on the tablet, so I thought it would work just to send those few resources to Kindle and then read them in the Kindle for PC app.

You have a couple of options:

• Use one of the web options (i.e. www.biblia.com or  app.logos.com) 
• Buy a tablet (or better, kindle!)

As for the later: Amazon has seriously discounted some Kindle Fire tablets. The new base model is $50... but they sold it at black friday for $35. You could put a price watch on it via camelcamelcamel to see if it drops again. Personally, I think the best READING experience is to be had on an eInk device (i.e. the "normal" kindles). I LOVE my paperwhite. 

The "send to kindle" feature is only needed if you get one of the eInk devices. You can run the mobile apps on the Kindle Fires.

When I type set kindle account to ####@kindle.com in command box, it is going to search for it...

It is impossible for me to establish the task.

I have set everything correct in Amazon account.

Followed all the instructions but still does not work.

Can somebody give me some advise?

Thanks.

When I type set kindle account to ####@kindle.com in command box, it is going to search for it...

The command is “set kindle to #####@kindle.com”

So no "account"

Some additional info: I am using Logos 6 and am on a Mac (El Capitan)

I have read all the comments how to do it...

So, to clarify my problem...In Logos 6 it seems that when I type set account to....@kindle.com  or in command box Logos 6, it is going to search for it.

I also followed the instructions given by instruction-film and still did not get any positive result.

Thanks again for the help.

I also typed in: set kindle to...@kindle.com as suggested by various helpful persons on this forum.

It is still going to search for it...

Thanks Graham for your quick response.

I have done that several times already. Still going to search for it!

So, to clarify my problem...In Logos 6 it seems that when I type set account to....@kindle.com  or in command box Logos 6, it is going to search for it.

Have you previously used the command? Are you sure you typed it in right the first time? This is a "one time deal." If you make a mistake, you must give customer service a call. 

To check and see if you have a kindle email address associated with your account, view the bottom of a resource's info panel (see screen shot). If you have an email listed, you will get the behavior you describe. NOTE: You may need to verify that the resource you check is "send to kindle enabled." 

Alabama24....

I did correctly fill in the details...

I think I am going to give customer service a call on Monday.

Thanks for the advice.

I did correctly fill in the details...

OK, but do you see a "send to kindle" within any books info panel? If so, is it the right address? 

OK, but do you see a "send to kindle" within any books info panel? If so, is it the right address? 

alabama 24:

No, I do not see the address.

Let me tell you what I think what happened...

I also have a windows laptop with Vista on it. It does not support Logos 6. Only Logos 5

I typed in the correct command.....set kindle to......@kindle.com

It did not work out. I assumed because of the older version of Logos.

Then I tried to do the same thing on the Mac.

It did not work out either.

So here we are...!

You know...I just don't get this feature at all. What am I missing?? I am wishing to have my 1000+ Kindle books in LOGOS while hundreds are replying to a post about pushing Logos books into Kindle (and 1000s are reading about it). I must be clueless on this one. LOL Just don't get it. 

Whats all the hype here? 

Logos 6 gives you the possibility to read the books you have in Logos 6 on your Kindle device.

https://www.logos.com/training/logos6/desktop/send-to-kindle

Hope this will help you!

Logos 6 gives you the possibility to read the books you have in Logos 6 on your Kindle device.

https://www.logos.com/training/logos6/desktop/send-to-kindle

Hope this will help you!

Thanks Arnold, but I get that. Its WHY anyone would want to do that that baffles me. Logos is far superior to Kindle in every way. I couldn't imagine desiring to push a Logos book to Kindle. Thats what I was saying. I completely understand the functionality. Its just the rationale that makes no sense. 

Thanks Arnold, but I get that. Its WHY anyone would want to do that that baffles me. Logos is far superior to Kindle in every way. I couldn't imagine desiring to push a Logos book to Kindle. Thats what I was saying. I completely understand the functionality. Its just the rationale that makes no sense. 

Because it's really difficult to run Logos on an e-Ink display, and e-Ink displays are vastly superior than LCD/OLED displays in many scenarios.

Its WHY anyone would want to do that that baffles me. Logos is far superior to Kindle in every way.

I am proud to be an apple snob. I love my Macs and iOS devices. I also love having (most) all my books in my Logos library, but I believe in the right tool for the right job. 

I will differentiate READING from STUDYING. It is a technical difference, and I most often use the word "reading" when speaking of both. When I want to consume a book on family ministry, I want to STUDY it... so I highlight and take notes. I want those to be in my Logos library. The best experience for THAT function is to consume the book on my iPad. BUT...

The best "reading" experience is on a device like a kindle paper white (eInk). It is closer to paper, the device is smaller, it has ONE function... to be read. It is SUPERIOR to the iPad for its primary function... "reading." It also helps greatly with eye strain. Staring at backlit screens all day it is nice to have a break.

So if I want to "read" a book and "study" it, I use the Logos app for iOS. It is superior for that function... but when I want to "read" for pleasure, and don't need to have notes/highlights, I use my paper white. I can't stress how much I genuinely love both devices. But there is a "right" tool for the job and I use it. 

Alabama 24

And to all who helped me.

I called Customer Service just a couple of minutes ago and they helped me out.

Great Service!

Thanks to you all.

I do not know this is the right place to ask...but:

Is it possible when a bible text reference appear in a book to go to that bible text within your Kindle device?

If yes...how do I do that?

The export to Kindle function just sends a copy of the book to your Kindle which simply allows you to read it on that device.  However, the Kindle reader does not have a Logos app that runs on it.  

The feature you are asking about - being able to have a bible reference appear where it is referenced in the book - is not available on the kindle reader.

Bible references  DO appear in books that have been sent to Kindle from Logos. Logos adds them automatically when you send the book. You don't need to do anything special. 

Is it possible when a bible text reference appear in a book to go to that bible text within your Kindle device?

Sorry, no. The "send to kindle" feature isn't meant to replace the mobile apps... It is meant as an ability to read resources. For more advanced "study," including notes & highlights that sync with Logos, you will need to use one of the mobile apps. 

Some links, however, do have popups. If a word or reference has a hyperlink, click on it. 

Bible references  DO appear in books that have been sent to Kindle from Logos. Logos adds them automatically when you send the book. You don't need to do anything special. 

...but it opens in a popup, right? It does not open a copy of a user's bible to that location, right?