The short answer to this question is yes, you can listen to Hoopla on a plane! Patrons can listen to audiobooks and music, and even watch movies and read eBooks, while flying. The key is to download content from Hoopla before the trip.
How to Download Content to Listen to Music Offline with Hoopla
- Find Content on Hoopla Digital
- Browse or search for specific music titles to download with Hoopla Digital. Long flights are the perfect time to explore a musical artist’s catalog by downloading full albums! Whether they want music, audiobooks, or movies, patrons can find enough content on Hoopla to keep them occupied. Once they’ve found it, patrons will need to tap “borrow” for the item.
- Downloading the Content
- Scroll to the phrase “Download to your device.” Clicking this will initiate the download process.
- Listening Offline
- Once it’s downloaded, the content can be accessed from the home page (“Recently Borrowed”) or the “My Hoopla” section of the app. That’s it! Now patrons can listen to their downloaded audiobooks or music without an internet connection during the flight.
- Managing Downloads
- When it’s time to fly home, patrons can completely refresh their music with Hoopla! Tap on the item, then scroll to “This title is downloaded.” Tap “Tap to delete” to delete the download without returning the item (it can be downloaded again later!). Music is automatically returned 7 days after it’s borrowed, or a patron can tap “Return” to return the item to the library early.
Understanding In-Flight Connectivity
Many airlines now offer Wi-Fi services on their flights, which allows passengers to browse the internet, send emails, and access streaming services. However, the quality and availability of these services can vary significantly from one airline to another, and in many cases, internet connectivity is limited or nonexistent at cruising altitude.
Given these conditions, relying on an internet connection to stream content during a flight can be unreliable. This is where the ability to download content from Hoopla Digital in advance becomes invaluable.
Hoopla is Convenient!
Downloading content before a flight means patrons can create a personalized library of music, audiobooks, or movies to enjoy during their flight. They’ll have access to entertainment no matter the in-flight connectivity situation so they can easily listen to Hoopla on a plane.
Hoopla saves Data!
For patrons who may need to connect to Wi-Fi during their travels, downloading content beforehand helps them avoid data charges associated with streaming. This can be especially important for international travelers who may incur additional fees or people using pay-as-you-go phones or phones with limited plans.
So next time a patron asks if they can enjoy their favorite media on a plane, you can confidently say: “Absolutely—just download it ahead of time with Hoopla!”
