Alongside a refreshed lineup of e-readers featuring slimmer profiles, bezel-free displays, and reduced weight, Amazon announced a suite of new accessories on Thursday. Among them is the Kindle Click, a compact Bluetooth remote retailing for $34.99 that enables page turning without physical contact with the device.
The accessory addresses a frequent inconvenience for users who must reach over to tap their screens. Amazon designed the Click for scenarios where handling the e-reader is impractical, such as reading under blankets, exercising on a treadmill, or using a tray table during flights. Instead of interacting with the screen, readers can simply press a button on the remote to advance pages.
According to the company, the remote is compatible with all newly released Kindle models as well as units launched in 2024 and later. Historically, Kindle owners have depended on third-party solutions, many of which utilize clip-on mechanisms that physically press against the display rather than communicating wirelessly with the device.
By releasing its own hardware, Amazon enters a niche previously occupied by competitors. Rakuten Kobo launched a $29.99 remote last year, and BOOX offers the Tappy, another wireless page-turner priced at $29.99 for its ePaper devices. Although the Kindle Click carries a slightly higher price tag, Amazon appears to be betting that consumers will pay a premium for an official accessory tailored specifically to their ecosystem.
The launch coincides with one of the most significant physical overhauls in Kindle history. Amazon states that the new generation of devices features a display capable of turning pages 30% faster than its predecessor.
In addition to the remote, Amazon revealed other accessories for the new family, including a magnetic cover equipped with physical page-turn buttons and a charging dock stand designed for the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition and the Colorsoft Signature Edition.
Rakuten did it for thirty bucks last year. Amazon charging more just because it’s official seems greedy to me.
Wait, does this work with my old Kindle? The article says 2024 models only, which is annoying for early adopters.
Finally! Reading in bed without waking my partner by tapping the screen has been a dream of mine for years.
Is this actually useful, or just another way for Amazon to squeeze more money out of us for basic convenience?
Thirty-five dollars for a single button feels like extortion, but hey, I guess my thumbs deserve a break.