Syncing multiple devices?

benze · 05-23-2012, 12:20 AM

Hi,

Is there a way I can use a single instance of Calibre to sync two different eReaders? I would like to be able to use the same Calibre library to sync both mine and my wife's eReaders. Is this feasible? If so, can the two readers be of different types?

If not, do I need to set up 2 different instances of Calibre with 2 different libraries?

Thanks,

Eric

davidfor · 05-23-2012, 12:25 AM

From other threads, there isn't any problems doing this. calibre doesn't remember much (if anything) about the ereaders between connections. But I think you are restricted to one ereader at a time, so don't connect them both at the same time.

itimpi · 05-23-2012, 03:31 AM

You might want to look at the Reading List plugin. It provides facilities that help you manage which books should go to which device.

Pinecone · 05-24-2012, 04:46 AM

I have 5 ereaders that I use with a single instance of calibre. NO problems.

benze · 05-24-2012, 04:46 PM

Awesome tips. Very much appreciated. I wasn't sure given that you have to configure Calibre for your device when you first setup Calibre, so didn't know if I had 2 different types of devices if this would cause an issue.

Thanks,

Eric

Gunnerp245 · 05-25-2012, 08:12 AM

The Reading List

not quality check plugin allows syncing a device filling a custom column letting you know which book is on which device.

My device columns are annotated; P (Pocket Edge), E (Entourage Edge), K (Kindle), S (Sony);

kiwidude · 05-25-2012, 08:42 AM

@Gunnerp245 - in fact as itimpi said it is my Reading List plugin, not the Quality Check plugin you linked to above which lets you automatically maintain a custom column based on what books have been sent to a device.

Glad you found it useful though

Gunnerp245 · 05-26-2012, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiwidude

@Gunnerp245 - in fact as itimpi said it is my Reading List plugin, not the Quality Check plugin you linked to above which lets you automatically maintain a custom column based on what books have been sent to a device. Glad you found it useful though

@kiwidude/ @itimpi - post corrected!

05-23-2012, 12:20 AM	#1
benze Member Posts: 11 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2012 Device: none	Syncing multiple devices? Hi, Is there a way I can use a single instance of Calibre to sync two different eReaders? I would like to be able to use the same Calibre library to sync both mine and my wife's eReaders. Is this feasible? If so, can the two readers be of different types? If not, do I need to set up 2 different instances of Calibre with 2 different libraries? Thanks, Eric

05-23-2012, 03:31 AM	#3
itimpi Wizard Posts: 3,581 Karma: 549131 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: Sony PRS-950, iphone/ipad (stanza/iBooks/QuickReader)	You might want to look at the Reading List plugin. It provides facilities that help you manage which books should go to which device. __________________ Calibre2opds: Calibre library as a web site - the popular alternative to the Calibre Content Server CLOUD SERVICES: Dropbox: Use this link to sign up for a free Dropbox account and both of us get an extra 500MB free space. Megacloud: Use this link to sign up for a free MegaCloud account and both of us get an extra 500MB free space. Copy.com: Use this link to sign up for a free Copy.com account and both of us get an extra 5GB free space.

05-25-2012, 08:12 AM	#6
Gunnerp245 Gadget Freak Posts: 1,033 Karma: 1025474 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: US Device: Sony 700; Entourage Edge, Kindle 3, Pocket Edge	The Reading List not quality check plugin allows syncing a device filling a custom column letting you know which book is on which device. My device columns are annotated; P (Pocket Edge), E (Entourage Edge), K (Kindle), S (Sony); __________________ User of both the 10" EE & 7" PE. Visit edge/pocket edge forum. calibre User Manual. Last edited by Gunnerp245; 05-26-2012 at 08:34 AM. Reason: Correct name of plugin. Thanks kiwidude!

05-25-2012, 08:42 AM	#7
kiwidude calibre/Sigil Developer Posts: 4,087 Karma: 1211084 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: London, UK Device: Kindle 3 3G, iPad 2, iPad 3	@Gunnerp245 - in fact as itimpi said it is my Reading List plugin, not the Quality Check plugin you linked to above which lets you automatically maintain a custom column based on what books have been sent to a device. Glad you found it useful though __________________ Like my calibre plugins or Sigil work? Say thanks with PayPal

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05-23-2012, 12:25 AM	#2
davidfor Wizard Posts: 1,969 Karma: 1716711 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Touch, Kobo Glo	From other threads, there isn't any problems doing this. calibre doesn't remember much (if anything) about the ereaders between connections. But I think you are restricted to one ereader at a time, so don't connect them both at the same time.

05-24-2012, 04:46 AM	#4
Pinecone Guru Posts: 882 Karma: 1660722 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Maryland Device: PRS-650, PRS-600, PRS-350	I have 5 ereaders that I use with a single instance of calibre. NO problems.

05-24-2012, 04:46 PM	#5
benze Member Posts: 11 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2012 Device: none	Awesome tips. Very much appreciated. I wasn't sure given that you have to configure Calibre for your device when you first setup Calibre, so didn't know if I had 2 different types of devices if this would cause an issue. Thanks, Eric

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