Getting Started with Podcast Player

Podcast 4 min read Updated November 2024

Discover, download, and enjoy podcasts with TomYaYa's built-in podcast player.

Overview

TomYaYa's podcast player makes it easy to:

  • Search and subscribe to podcasts
  • Automatically download new episodes
  • Manage storage with smart cleanup
  • Control playback speed and skip intervals

Quick Start

Step 1: Open Podcast Player

Click the Podcast tile on the TomYaYa dashboard.

Step 2: Find Podcasts

Use the search bar to find podcasts by name or topic. You can also:

  • Browse top charts
  • Explore by category
  • Import from other apps via OPML
  • Add feeds directly by URL

Step 3: Subscribe

Click Subscribe on any podcast to add it to your library. TomYaYa will:

  • Fetch all available episodes
  • Check for new episodes automatically
  • Download episodes based on your settings

Step 4: Listen

Click any episode to start playing. The player supports:

  • Variable speed (0.5x to 3x)
  • Skip forward/back (customizable intervals)
  • Sleep timer
  • Background playback

Download Settings

Control how episodes are downloaded:

  • Auto-download: Download new episodes automatically
  • WiFi only: Restrict downloads to WiFi
  • Episode limit: Keep only X most recent episodes
  • Auto-delete: Remove played episodes after X days
Storage Tip: Enable auto-delete for played episodes to keep your library size manageable.

Playback Features

  • Smart Resume: Remembers your position in each episode
  • Silence Skip: Automatically skip long pauses
  • Chapter Support: Navigate by chapter markers
  • Transcripts: View transcripts when available

Next Steps