Playback
Playback speed
Speed up podcasts and audiobooks, or slow things down for careful listening.
Introduction
Listen faster or slower from 0.5× to 2× — ideal for podcasts, audiobooks, and lectures. Pitch stays natural.
Screenshot
Audio Controls playback speed presets + 1× Normal
Steps
From Now Playing
- Tap the speed badge (e.g.
1.25×) next to shuffle/repeat. - Pick a preset or Reset to Normal (1×).
From Settings
- Settings → Audio Controls.
- Use presets (
0.5×…2×) or the slider. - Tap Reset to return to 1× Normal.
Tips
- 1× Normal is always labeled — look for the outlined preset when you're off normal speed.
- Custom slider values show as “Custom” until you reset or pick a preset.
- Speed is free — not part of Stow Pro.