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What does Pod2Swim do?
It loads podcast episodes onto a Shokz OpenSwim / OpenSwim Pro — or any MP3-player headset that mounts as USB storage — so you can listen while you swim, where Bluetooth doesn't reach. Subscribe, queue episodes, and the app downloads them and copies them straight onto the headset in playback order.
How do I get episodes onto my headset?
Subscribe to a podcast, add the episodes you want to the Queue, and wait for them to finish downloading (each row shows its status). Plug the headset into your iPhone with a USB‑C or Lightning adapter, open the Queue tab, and tap Export. The first time, pick the headset's folder in the Files picker — the app remembers it after that.
What do I need?
An iPhone running iOS 17 or later, an internet connection for downloads, and a USB‑C or Lightning adapter so the headset shows up as readable storage in the Files picker.
Using the app
Replace All vs. Add to End — what's the difference?
Replace All deletes the audio files already on the headset and writes a fresh playlist from your queue. Add to End keeps what's there and appends your queue after it. You're asked each time, with a "don't ask again" option that remembers your choice.
Why don't my episodes play in the right order?
OpenSwim Pro plays files in the order they were transmitted, which maps to their file timestamps. Pod2Swim stamps each exported file in ascending order by queue position, so position 1 plays first. If order still looks wrong, re-export with Replace All so the headset starts from a clean set.
Can I speed up playback?
Yes. Each podcast has a speed setting from 0.75× to 2.5×. When an episode downloads, it's processed into a sped‑up file with the pitch preserved, and that's what gets exported. Set the default for new subscriptions in Settings, or override it per podcast in the Library.
The headset isn't detected when I tap Export or Scan.
Make sure the headset is plugged in and powered on, and that it appears under "Locations" in the Files app. If the saved folder can't be reached, the app falls back to the Files picker — re‑select the headset's folder there. Some adapters need to be seated firmly; try reconnecting the cable.
How do I free up storage?
Removing an episode from the queue deletes its downloaded files. Settings shows total downloaded storage with a Delete All Downloads button, and an auto‑delete window that removes exported files a set number of days after export (7 days by default).
Privacy
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