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Chrome Extension Guide

Add any article or webpage to your Waves audio feed in one tap. Transform your reading into listening.

✨What is the Waves Extension?

The Waves Chrome Extension lets you capture articles, news, and web content you're reading and add them directly to your personal audio feed. No copying, pasting, or manual entry required. Just click the extension button and your content is queued up to be turned into an audio briefing.

Perfect for:

📰 News Articles
Save breaking news and long-form articles
📖 Blog Posts
Catch up on your favorite blogs
📑 Any Web Content
Articles, essays, and stories from anywhere

⬇️Installation

1

Install Extension

Search for "Waves News" on Chrome Web Store

2

Click Add to Chrome

Confirm the permissions and installation

3

You're All Set!

The Waves icon appears in your toolbar

🚀How to Use

1

Find Content

Browse any article or webpage you want to listen to

2

Click the Waves Icon

Click the Waves extension button in your toolbar

3

Confirm & Save

Review the content and add it to your My Waves

4

Listen Anywhere

Find your content in My Waves on iOS, Android, Web, or Mac

💡 Quick Shortcut: Press Alt + W to instantly open the extension

⭐Key Features

One-Tap Save
Add articles instantly without leaving the page
Smart Detection
Automatically extracts article text and metadata
Privacy First
Your content stays secure and encrypted
Sync Instantly
Content appears in your Waves app immediately
Custom Speed
Listen at your preferred playback speed
Offline Ready
Download and listen anytime, anywhere

❓Frequently Asked Questions

What types of content can I save?
You can save articles, blog posts, news stories, essays, and most text-based web content. If it can be read, it can be converted to audio.
How long does it take to process?
Most articles are processed and ready to listen within a few minutes. You'll see them appear in your My Waves in the app.
Can I listen offline?
Yes! Download your waves for offline listening. Perfect for commutes, flights, or when you don't have internet.
Is my data private?
Absolutely. Your content is encrypted and stored securely. We never share your data with third parties.
Can I save the same article twice?
Yes, you can save the same article multiple times if you'd like to listen to it again later.
What if something doesn't work?
Contact our support team at support@waves.news with details about the page, and we'll help resolve it.

Ready to Get Started?

Install the Waves Chrome Extension today and turn your reading into listening.

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