When you’re reading a book on an e-reader, all you usually have to do is tap or swipe the side of the screen to turn the page. However, to make readers even more immersed in their stories, Kobo has introduced a new gadget that lets you turn the pages of books “without lifting a finger.”
Kobo has announced that it is releasing a wireless remote for its lineup of e-readers, allowing you to turn the pages of books with the press of a single button. It has been aptly named the Kobo Remote and is ergonomically designed for comfort, weighing just 35 grams — much lighter than holding an e-reader.
While a remote for turning pages on an e-reader might seem unnecessary, it could be quite useful in several situations for avid readers. Especially when you’re reading in bed and don’t want to move, or when you have your Kobo propped up while cooking, eating, working out, studying or on a flight. Kobo describes its new remote as the “ideal reading companion.”
The Kobo Remote will be available in stores and online starting November 4 in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and more, priced at $30 USD ($35 CAD).
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Single AAA Battery
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Kobo
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Bluetooth-enabled Kobo e-readers
The Kobo Remote lets you turn book pages on your Kobo e-reader without having to tap the screen. The remote connects to your Kobo via Bluetooth.
What Kobo e-readers will be compatible with the Kobo Remote?
Its powered by a single AAA battery and includes a lanyard
If you’re interested in picking up the Kobo Remote, it’s compatible with any of Kobo’s Bluetooth-enabled e-readers, including the Kobo Clara 2E, Clara BW, Clara Colour, Libra 2, Libra Colour, Sage, Elipsa, and Elipsa 2E.
Since the remote works by Bluetooth, all you have to do is pair it with your Kobo, and it will instantly start working. The Kobo Remote is powered by a single AAA battery, which should last quite a while and can be easily replaced.
“The Kobo Remote is the perfect accessory for peak immersive reading; it’s an invitation to lounge deeper, multitask smarter, and simply enjoy reading without limits, no matter whether your environment is beach or blankets,” said Michael Tamblyn, CEO of Rakuten Kobo, in a press release.
Aside from just being able to turn the pages of books, the Kobo Remote can also play/pause content in audiobooks and adjust the volume. However, Kobo emphasizes that it can’t be used to skip chapters in audio content.
If you want a Kobo Remote, you can snag it on Kobo’s website starting November 4 for $30. I’m honestly quite a fan of this remote, and I can see myself using it in various situations, like running on the treadmill or when I’m on a long flight or train ride. The Kobo Remote also includes a lanyard you can attach to it and put on your wrist to help prevent dropping it.
