Amazon has introduced its first official remote for Kindle e-readers, the Kindle Click, a $34.99 Bluetooth device that allows users to flip pages wirelessly. Compatible with Kindles released in 2024 or later, including the newly announced lineup, the remote recharges via USB-C and includes side buttons for adjusting brightness. Its design supports hands-free reading in settings like bedtime, travel, or workouts.
The Click addresses a demand that BookTok enthusiasts have already met through third-party solutions for years. While Amazon’s version lacks the customization found in aftermarket options, it provides an official alternative. The remote will be available on October 28, aligning with the release of the refreshed Kindle models.
Alongside the Click, Amazon has reintroduced physical page-turn buttons, which had not appeared on Kindles since the Kindle Oasis discontinued in 2024. These buttons are now integrated into a $79.99 magnetic cover designed exclusively for the new Signature Edition versions of the Paperwhite and Colorsoft models. The cover snaps onto the devices, offering a tactile experience that some users prefer over touchscreen controls.
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The updated Kindles feature edge-to-edge displays, wrapped-around colors, and optional aluminum housings. All new models now meet EU battery regulations by including user-replaceable batteries, marking the first time this feature appears on Kindle devices. Pricing remains consistent with the $40–$50 increases announced in August, with the base Kindle starting at $149.99, the Paperwhite at $199.99, and the Colorsoft at $289.99. Signature Editions add an additional $50 to these prices.
According to Kevin Keith, Amazon’s VP of devices, Kindle sales reached their highest levels in over a decade last year, driven by three consecutive years of double-digit growth. The company has also signaled potential future design changes, with Chris Green, VP of industrial design, hinting at thinner, credit-card-sized e-readers that could incorporate flexible page-turning mechanisms. No specific timeline for these developments has been provided.
The Click remote and magnetic cover directly respond to two persistent user concerns: convenience and familiarity. The remote reduces the need to interact with the screen, while the physical buttons restore a sense of control that some readers associate with the discontinued Kindle Oasis. Whether these updates will influence recent price adjustments or adapt to evolving consumer preferences remains unclear.