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E Ink readers have steadily become better at mimicking the feel of paper, but getting through a book with one still requires the same thing it always has: tapping the screen to flip a page. It’s a minor interruption that adds up over a long reading session, and while third-party ring-style page-turners have tried to address it, they haven’t exactly been the most reliable solution.
BOOX, the brand behind a well-regarded lineup of E Ink readers and tablets, now has its own take on the problem. The Tappy is a compact two-button Bluetooth remote that lets you control your device without touching the screen. It’s the kind of accessory that BOOX fans have quietly wanted, and one that Kindle users have been asking Amazon to make for years.
The Tappy’s appearance takes some cues from a miniature typewriter, with two large, round keys on a compact body that fits comfortably in one hand. A small indicator light on the left side doesn’t leave you guessing about pairing status, mode changes, or battery level, while a level-style power switch keeps accidental presses from being a nuisance. Two spare keycaps are also included in the box.
Those two buttons do quite a lot, actually. The Tappy operates in three distinct modes, each built for a different type of content. Reading Mode handles page-by-page navigation, Browsing Mode lets the buttons scroll vertically through web content or documents, and Multimedia Mode turns them into playback controls for audio. You won’t need more than a five-second hold of both buttons to switch between them.
Picture settling in for a late-night read with your e-reader propped on a stand, flipping through pages without reaching out. Or standing in the kitchen with your hands full, scrolling through a recipe without getting the screen dirty. The Tappy adapts naturally to these situations, and it doesn’t break the immersion of the moment by demanding you reach over and interact with the screen.
Multimedia Mode adds another layer to what the Tappy can do. An audiobook listener lying back can skip chapters or pause playback without sitting up. A commuter with a bag in one hand and coffee in the other can get through content without fumbling. The same two buttons handle all of it, which is part of why the Tappy doesn’t feel like a niche gadget.
A 95mAh rechargeable battery keeps the Tappy running for weeks before it needs a charge, and there’s a USB-C port for fast charging when that time comes. The Bluetooth connection reaches up to 33 feet, well beyond what most reading setups require. That extra range, however, means it can double as a basic media remote for a smartphone, laptop, or even a sound system.
The Tappy pairs with any Bluetooth-enabled device, not just BOOX hardware, which makes the $26 price feel reasonable for what it delivers. It’s a focused little tool that doesn’t try to be more than it needs to be. For anyone who reads regularly on an E Ink device, it quietly removes one of the last remaining physical interruptions that keeps the experience from feeling truly seamless.
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