KA1 - Multiple Overdrive Libraries (Success)!

[Cootey]

Is there any way to get this seemless Overdrive support onto other kobo readers? I love using Libby to sync two libraries to my KA1, but I’d like to give my daughter the same features with her kobo mini. In my experiments in the past, there was no way to get Overdrive books to automatically appear on the mini unless the same account was also used on a KA1. Meaning, as long as I logged into my KA1 with her account, her kobo mini would automatically sync all library loans.

However, I t seems that one of the big selling points of the KA1 is seemless Overdrive support, so what I’m asking may not be possible.

[DNSB]

Originally Posted by Cootey

Is there any way to get this seemless Overdrive support onto other kobo readers? I love using Libby to sync two libraries to my KA1, but I’d like to give my daughter the same features with her kobo mini. In my experiments in the past, there was no way to get Overdrive books to automatically appear on the mini unless the same account was also used on a KA1. Meaning, as long as I logged into my KA1 with her account, her kobo mini would automatically sync all library loans.

However, I t seems that one of the big selling points of the KA1 is seemless Overdrive support, so what I’m asking may not be possible.

I haven't seen any items that would indicate that Kobo is planning on enabling Overdrive support for any devices other than the KA1 in the near future. I tend to agree with you that this is likely for the reason you mention.

[davidfor]

Originally Posted by Cootey

Is there any way to get this seemless Overdrive support onto other kobo readers? I love using Libby to sync two libraries to my KA1, but I’d like to give my daughter the same features with her kobo mini. In my experiments in the past, there was no way to get Overdrive books to automatically appear on the mini unless the same account was also used on a KA1. Meaning, as long as I logged into my KA1 with her account, her kobo mini would automatically sync all library loans.

It looks like something might have changed with this. In the past, it was possible to setup the OD and Kobo accounts on an Aura ONE, and then sign out. Books borrowed from the library by other methods would get added to the Kobo accounts library and synced to the other devices. But, I have just tried this (my wife is using my Aura ONE) and the books didn't sync. I don't know when this changed, but I don't use the library much, so it might need something else.