Audio drama or audiobook doesn't play correctly on microSD card – sequence is wrong.
If your music files on the microSD card are not played by the wobie box, this is often due to special characters in the file names or in the ID3 tags of the files.
What should you check?
Make sure that neither the file names nor the ID3 tags contain special characters such as ä, ö, ü, ß, &, /, #, !, etc. It's best to use only:
- Letters (A–Z)
- Numbers (0–9)
- Hyphens (-)
- Space
❌ Problematic file name:
Jo Nesbø – Doctor Proctor's Pukepowder | KiRaKa Audio Play.mp3
✅ Corrected file name:
Jo Nesbø – Doctor Proctor's Pukepowder_KiRaKa Audio Play.mp3
➡️ Tip: Keep filenames as simple as possible and use only letters, numbers, hyphens, or underscores.
What are ID3 tags and how can I edit them?
ID3 tags are the metadata of your music files, such as title, artist, or album name. You can edit these with a music management program or directly in the file properties menu of your computer.
Free online tools for editing ID3 tags: tagmp3.net, mp3tag.online, Audioalter Tag Editor
With these tools, you can easily customize the title information and ensure that your files are played back smoothly by the wobie box.
Note:
If you only change the file name but the file still won't play, this is often because the ID3 tags still contain special characters. To check this, you can use Cmd + I (Information) on a Mac or the equivalent on a PC.
Tips for long audiobooks: Long audiobooks (e.g., 2 hours at a time) are often impractical to navigate. The solution: Split the file into several smaller sections. You can easily do this with these tools: Magic Cutter (for Mac), Mp3splt (for Windows). These programs automatically cut your MP3 files into smaller parts – e.g., every 15 minutes.
