Direct to Player

Overview

Direct to Player is a quick and convenient way to receive DAISY audio books without waiting for the mail or using a computer to download and transfer files. If you or someone in your residence has an internet connection, we can send the books directly to your DAISY player or mobile device. Formats that are available for Direct to Player delivery include DAISY audio and DAISY text.

Benefits include:

  • No more trips to the mailbox to receive and return CDs.
  • No files to transfer; download straight to your device.
  • Receive new books more often.
Direct to Player

What do I need to use Direct to Player?


  • A CELA account. If you are not already registered, contact your CELA member library or register online.
  • An internet connection. You or someone in your residence needs to have an Internet connection, and for most players and devices, it needs to be a wireless internet connection. If you have a high speed internet connection that is slower than usual, it should still work. You do not need to have a computer.
  • A compatible device. These devices work with Direct to Player:
     

Victor Reader Stream
Victor Reader Stream, New Generation and Victor Reader Trek

Victor Reader Straus 4M
Victor Reader Stratus 4M and 12M

iPhone
iPhone, iPad or Android device  with the EasyReader app

Envoy Connect player
Envoy Connect
with CELA Connect software

Windows desktop
Windows computer
with Dolphin EasyReader software

For more information about how these players can play books from CELA, visit Compatible devices and software.

Several vendors offer DAISY players, including:

Setting up your device

DAISY player, including Victor Stream or Victor Stratus

Victor Reader Stream

There are two steps to take before you can start using Direct to Player service: your player must be configured so that it connects to your local internet connection as well as your CELA Direct to Player bookshelf, and you’ll need Direct to Player service added to your library account.

To get started:

  • Complete the Direct to Player configuration form and we will contact you to set up your player. 
  • Alternately, you can contact CELA's Contact Centre and ask to get set up for Direct to Player service and configure your player.
  • If you have a hand-held DAISY player or Victor Stream and want to do the configuration yourself, contact CELA Contact Centre or call 1-855-655-2273 for setup instructions.

 

iPhone, iPad or Android device:

  1. Download the Dolphin EasyReader app from the App store (iPhone or iPad) or Google Play (Android).
  2. To use the app, first create a Dolphin account using your email address.
  3. Sign in to EasyReader using the email address you used to set up your Dolphin account.
    After successfully signing in to the EasyReader app, the My Books page will appear.Because you have not yet logged into CELA with the EasyReader app, a button will appear that says No books in your library.
  1. Select the button that says No books in your library.
  2. The app opens a menu to Manage libraries.
  3. Select CELA Library from the list of libraries. This will take you to a login screen for CELA. 
  4. At the CELA login screen, enter your six-digit CELA account number or user name. 
  5. Enter the same password you use to log into your CELA account on the CELA website. Please note this password may be different than the password you selected for your Dolphin Account.

You have successfully signed in to CELA with EasyReader. Now you can search for and get books in EasyReader in the DAISY Direct to Player format. 

If you would like to have books selected for you automatically according to your reading preferences, or if you wish to receive books you place on your holds list, contact the CELA Contact Centre.

For complete instructions on using EasyReader, see our page on using EasyReader.

 

Smartphone and tablet

Windows computer

  1. Download the Dolphin EasyReader app for Windows from Dolphin's website (Windows computers).
  2. To use the app, first create a Dolphin account using your email address.
  3. Sign in to EasyReader using the email address you used to set up your Dolphin account.
    After successfully signing in to the EasyReader app, the app will open on your computer.
  4. From the side menu, select Manage libraries.
    The Manage libraries screen appears.
  5. Select the Add button. Select CELA Library from the list of libraries and select Add.
    CELA Library will appear in the list of libraries on the side menu.
  6. Select CELA Library from the side menu. This will take you to a login screen for CELA. 
  7. At the CELA login screen, enter your six-digit CELA account number or user name. 
  8. Enter the same password you use to log into your CELA account on the CELA website. Please note this password may be different than the password you selected for the EasyReader app.

You have successfully signed in to CELA with EasyReader. Now you can search for and get books in EasyReader in the Direct to Player format. 

If you would like to have books selected for you automatically according to your reading preferences, or if you wish to receive books you place on your holds list, contact the CELA Contact Centre.

For complete instructions on using EasyReader, see our page on using EasyReader.

 

Envoy Connect and CELA Connect

  1. Get the serial number for your Envoy Connect. This number is printed on the back of the player, or you can hear it out loud by turning the player on and then pressing and holding both the back and forward buttons at the same time when playback is paused. 
  2. Contact CELA at 1-855-655-2273 or help@celalibrary.ca and ask  to add your new player to your account. We will ask for your Envoy Connect serial number.
  3. Download CELA Connect software to your computer to add and delete books from your Envoy Connect yourself at home. Instructions and a link to download the software are on the Envoy Connect and CELA Connect help page.
  4. If you prefer, you can mail your device to CELA using the pre-addressed envelope included when you received the player, to have books loaded for you. You can also choose to use a combination of both of these options depending on your needs.
  5. Add DAISY audio books to your Direct to Player bookshelf using the CELA website. If you would like to have books selected for you automatically according to your reading preferences,  contact the CELA Contact Centre.
Hand holding an Envoy Connect player

Troubleshooting tips

If you are experiencing a problem with downloading books, please contact the CELA Contact Centre at 1-855-655-2273 or by email at: help@celalibrary.ca

If your DAISY player is malfunctioning, you will need to contact Humanware at 1-888-723-7273