iPad Mini Usable with Calibre?

enuddleyarbl · Yesterday, 08:15 AM

Since no one seems to be making 8-inch e-readers any more, I'm grasping at straws, holding my nose, checking my wallet and wondering if Apple's iPad Mini might be usable as an e-reader. My first, big question is: can Calibre interact with the Mini like it can with real e-readers? Or, has Apple locked things down and done things their own way to such an extent that getting ebooks over from Calibre onto the Mini either won't work or is difficult?

SuperComfySoft · Yesterday, 08:29 AM

Basically you’re going to have to look for Apps with the functionality you require. I support some Calibre but currently only as a download from a Calibre server and no true syncing. Maybe I’ll do some deeper integration but there are other iOS apps which are much deeper with their Calibre integration.

There’s an Apple devices subforum which have some active apps. Don’t expect the bundled Apple Books app to cover your needs.

enuddleyarbl · Yesterday, 10:44 AM

If I can use Send to Device in Calibre to send the books to a Mini via USB, I'll be happy. But, one of the few threads I see here regarding an iPad Mini talks about USB communication not working. But, that thread is 6 years old and I don't find anything more up to date.

theducks · Yesterday, 11:42 AM

Does the Mini have a Browser?
Run the Calibre content server on your desktop and use the browser on the Mini and the 'download' button when viewing the books description 'page'

BetterRed · Yesterday, 10:43 PM

Using the IOS browser (Safari) is the fastest way I know to flatten my iPhone 8's battery.

DNSB · Today, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BetterRed

Using the IOS browser (Safari) is the fastest way I know to flatten my iPhone 8's battery.

I take it that you seldom watch or record videos...

BetterRed · Today, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DNSB

I take it that you seldom watch or record videos...

Correct… wouldn't know how

I loathe my iPhone, only have it because it can interop with my hearing aids, otherwise I'd bin it tomorrow.

BR

Yesterday, 08:15 AM	#1
enuddleyarbl Guru Posts: 847 Karma: 2111023 Join Date: Sep 2013 Device: Kobo Sage	iPad Mini Usable with Calibre? Since no one seems to be making 8-inch e-readers any more, I'm grasping at straws, holding my nose, checking my wallet and wondering if Apple's iPad Mini might be usable as an e-reader. My first, big question is: can Calibre interact with the Mini like it can with real e-readers? Or, has Apple locked things down and done things their own way to such an extent that getting ebooks over from Calibre onto the Mini either won't work or is difficult?

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Yesterday, 08:29 AM	#2
SuperComfySoft SCS Communications Adviso Posts: 15 Karma: 40090 Join Date: Apr 2026 Device: iPad	Basically you’re going to have to look for Apps with the functionality you require. I support some Calibre but currently only as a download from a Calibre server and no true syncing. Maybe I’ll do some deeper integration but there are other iOS apps which are much deeper with their Calibre integration. There’s an Apple devices subforum which have some active apps. Don’t expect the bundled Apple Books app to cover your needs.

Yesterday, 10:44 AM	#3
enuddleyarbl Guru Posts: 847 Karma: 2111023 Join Date: Sep 2013 Device: Kobo Sage	If I can use Send to Device in Calibre to send the books to a Mini via USB, I'll be happy. But, one of the few threads I see here regarding an iPad Mini talks about USB communication not working. But, that thread is 6 years old and I don't find anything more up to date.

Yesterday, 11:42 AM	#4
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 31,900 Karma: 64184592 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	Does the Mini have a Browser? Run the Calibre content server on your desktop and use the browser on the Mini and the 'download' button when viewing the books description 'page'

Yesterday, 10:43 PM	#5
BetterRed null operator (he/him) Posts: 22,734 Karma: 34252730 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney Australia Device: none	Using the IOS browser (Safari) is the fastest way I know to flatten my iPhone 8's battery.

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