Amazon is refreshing its Kindle lineup this fall with three new models, metallic color options and new accessories. Among them, the $35 Kindle Click stands out as the most useful addition: it is Amazon’s first Bluetooth page-turning remote for Kindle, offering page controls and brightness adjustment in a compact device designed to work with the latest two generations of Kindles, from 2024 and 2026.
A new page-turning accessory for Kindle
Amazon Kindle Click ($35) is a lightweight handheld remote that connects to a compatible Kindle e-reader via Bluetooth. Its two large front buttons turn pages, while two smaller buttons on the right edge adjust the screen brightness.
The brightness controls are more convenient than expected and add useful functionality for an inexpensive accessory. The Click charges through USB-C and includes a small wrist strap to help prevent it from falling when it is not being held securely.
The page controls take a little time to understand. Pressing the top button moves down the page, while pressing the bottom button returns to the top. That arrangement makes sense once understood, but it can initially seem reversed from a visual perspective.
Useful for accessibility and hands-free reading
The Kindle Click, also referred to as the Kindle Page Turner, could be particularly helpful for people who cannot comfortably pick up a Kindle or tap the screen repeatedly. It can also make reading more comfortable for users with wrist problems or other mobility concerns.
For hands-free use, the remote works best with a Kindle holder or repurposed tablet stand. Someone holding the Kindle in one hand would not necessarily benefit from holding the remote at the same time.
A simpler alternative to third-party remotes
Amazon’s design improves on many aftermarket page-turning systems, which commonly use two separate components: a clip attached to the Kindle screen and a handheld remote. The clip can obstruct part of the display, and both components typically need to be charged separately.
The Kindle Click combines those functions into one device and avoids the need to charge a small battery intended to last only a single reading session. Amazon does not specify a precise battery-life rating, saying only that it lasts “a few weeks.” The Click is larger than many cheaper third-party options, so its battery may also have greater capacity, although the company has not provided further details.
Source: www.wired.com
