How to read a DAISY magazine on mobile

Overview

The easiest way to read a DAISY magazine is on an iPad, iPhone, tablet or Android device using an accessible reading app such as Dolphin EasyReader.

On this page, you can read instructions that will get you reading a DAISY text or DAISY audio magazine on your device in no time. The steps may vary depending on the device you are using. 

Get started:

  1. Download Dolphin EasyReader
  2. Create a Dolphin account or Sign in with your Apple or Google account 
  3. Sign in to CELA with EasyReader
  4. Find and download a magazine on the CELA website
  5. Read your magazine in EasyReader  
  6. Get further assistance if needed
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Download Dolphin EasyReader

To read a magazine on your mobile device, you need to download Dolphin EasyReader in the App Store (for iPhone or Pad) or Google Play (for an Android phone or tablet).

Dolphin Easy Reader

Other accessible reading apps that support DAISY audio and text:

  • Voice Dream Reader
    Download in the App Store (for an iPhone or Pad) or Google Play (for an Android phone or tablet)
  • Capti
    Download in the App Store for an iPhone or Pad
  • Read2Go 
    Download in the App Store for an iPhone or Pad

Please note that the magazines do not work with CELA’s Direct to Player app.

To read a magazine using a braille display, you will need to connect your display to a tablet or phone that has Dolphin Easy Reader or one of the other accessible reading apps installed.

For more information about compatible devices and formats, visit Compatible devices and formats.

Sign in to your CELA account in EasyReader

The first time you use EasyReader, you need to sign in to your CELA account to access CELA titles from directly within the app. Once you sign in to your CELA account, you can download and read books from CELA Library in EasyReader. 

Note: After you complete these steps, EasyReader saves your CELA account username and password, allowing you quick access for subsequent use.

  1. Open the EasyReader app on your device.
  2. Select the Login button.
  3. A prompt will appear, asking you to allow the app to complete the login process via the “yourdolphin.com” website. Select the Continue button to allow this.
  4. Now the screen will display several options for logging into the app. Select the “Continue with your Library” option.
  5. The next screen will display several library services for you to choose from. Select “CELA Library” from the list.
  6. You will now be asked to enter in your 6-digit CELA account number and password into the appropriate fields. These are the same credentials that you use for logging into the CELA website. Select the “Sign in” button when done.
  7. A status message will notify you that the login was successful; select the “OK” button to dismiss it.
  8. You will then be redirected to the EasyReader App itself and the app will launch. You are now ready to start using EasyReader to search for, and listen to DAISY Direct-to-Player audio books and magazines.

Note: Your CELA number and password are stored on your device until you log out of CELA. Logging out of EasyReader will not automatically log you out of CELA. If you're using the EasyReader app to read CELA books on a borrowed device, you need to log out of CELA before shutting down the app to keep your CELA account secure.

Find and download a magazine on the CELA website

Magazines are available in Direct to Player and .zip formats. Direct to Player gives you the option of streaming the material without downloading it. This option relies on a strong wifi connection. The .zip format allows you to store the hard copy of the magazine on your device.

The quickest way to find a Direct to Player magazine is to search for it in the EasyReader app by selecting CELA Library under Manage Libraries and then selecting the search option that appears. Select whether to search by author or title, enter your keywords into the search box and select OK. After your search results appear, find the magazine you want, select DAISY text or DAISY audio format and then select Get it!

You can also follow these instructions to find and download a magazine:

  1. For DAISY text magazines: go to Magazines A to Z. A list of magazines appears.
    For DAISY audio magazines: go to the Magazines page. Under Audio magazines available, there is a list of magazines for download.

If you would prefer to see a list of full-text magazines by category instead:

  • Go to Magazines.
    Under Full text magazines by category, select a category.
    A list of magazines related to the category appear. 
  1. Select a magazine (Chatelaine, for example).
    The Search results page appears. Each issue of the magazine is a separate search result. Issues are sorted newest to oldest.
    Note: If the magazine is not in your search results, select the link Do not apply my saved search preferences. To always include these magazines in your search results, go to My account and select DAISY audio or DAISY text as a format under Search preferences.
  2. Find the magazine edition you want to read, select DAISY text or DAISY audio in the Get it options menu and then select Get it!
    If you are not already signed in to CELA, the Log in page will display. Enter your CELA account number and password. Select the Log in button to submit.
    If you selected a Direct to Player magazine, your magazine will be available on the device you have configured for Direct to Player.
  3. If you selected a magazine in ZIP format, follow these steps:
    1. Select My Account from the navigation menu.
      The My Account page will appear.
    2. Select Available ZIPs to download.
      When the file is available for download, it will become available on the screen.
    3. Select the Download link.
    4. Select a location to save the file.

Read your magazine in EasyReader

The magazine format you downloaded will determine the way the magazine is loaded in EasyReader. Direct to Player formats will automatically appear in your bookshelf whereas .zip formats have to be imported into the app.

To read a Direct to Player magazine:

  1. Open Dolphin Easy Reader.
  2. Select the Side menu (Side menu) at the top left of the screen.
    EasyReader
  3. Select CELA Library under Manage Libraries.
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    Any Direct to Player magazines you downloaded will automatically appear in your bookshelf.
    Bookshelf in EasyReader
  4. Select the magazine you'd like to read.
    EasyReader
  5. Select Borrow.
    Select one of the two options that appear:
    • Open: Allows you to stream the magazine. The magazine is played immediately without downloading the whole magazine.
    • Download: Allows you to download the magazine to your device. You can read it even when you don't have an internet connection. 
  6. Select the Play button. The app will start reading the text of the magazine aloud to you, beginning with the title and issue date. It will also highlight the line and word it is currently on. Explore the icons in the app or consult the user manual to learn how to adjust features such as font, contrast, voice and speed. You can continue to read the full magazine or switch to table of contents view to see a list of articles in the magazine and select the ones that interest you.

To read a .zip magazine:

  1. Open Dolphin Easy Reader.
  2. Select the Side menu (Side menu).
  3. Select My Books.
  4. Select the Import icon (Image removed.). 
    A pop-up appears asking you to choose the book file from one of the following locations:
    • Downloads: choose this option if your book is in the Downloads folder on your device
    • Choose a file: choose this option to open the File Manager on your device to browse all available folders
  5. Find the magazine you would like to read and select it.
  6. The magazine will be added to your My Books list for you to read in EasyReader.
  7. Select the magazine to read it.
  8. Select the Play button. The app will start reading the text of the magazine aloud to you, beginning with the title and issue date. It will also highlight the line and word it is currently on. Explore the icons in the app or consult the user manual to learn how to adjust features such as font, contrast, voice and speed. You can continue to read the full magazine or switch to table of contents view to see a list of articles in the magazine and select the ones that interest you.