I am unashamedly in love with the adorable Boox Tappy ereader page turner
but I'm heartbroken it doesn't work with my Kindle

Date:
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0000

Description:
It has its limitations as it doesn't play well with all ereaders, but the
Boox Tappy's retro charm is undeniable.

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ereaders arent a new concept several options are available for Kindles made by third-party manufacturers, while Kobo has a proprietary one for its own devices. Theyre made for people like me, who are too lazy to even use the physical page-turn buttons on the likes of the Kobo Libra Colour especially when lying in bed to read. (I mean, who wants to stick their finger out from under the blanket on a cold night to touch the propped up ereader?)

The other thing they have in common is that they pretty much look the same, like tiny remote controls. Theres one page turner, though, thats unlike any Ive previously seen. The moment I saw pictures of the Boox Tappy in early May after it was announced, I couldnt help but smile. It looked more like a cute retro toy than a Bluetooth page turner for an ereader. Latest Videos From Watch full video here:

I finally have it in hand and its even more adorable in person, thanks to the little design details Ive discovered. Suffice to say, Tappy made me very
happy as soon as I opened the box. I mean, just look at it! (Image credit: Sharmishta Sarkar / TechRadar) Its styled like a miniature retro typewriter with two keys only, each featuring a pixelated image, but a pair of spare key caps are provided that you can swap out for the default ones. In my humble (and overly biased) opinion, the extra key caps marked with a X and an O
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The attention to design detail doesn't stop there. The tiny Tap This printed on the front of the page turner where a typewriters brand name would
typically be sparks joy. The power switch a tiny silver toggle is kinda reminiscent of an actual typewriter cartridge release (for those of you that remember such things).

The only modern elements to the otherwise retro design are an indicator light next to the power switch and a USB-C port on the rear to charge the page turner. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. (Image credit: Sharmishta Sarkar / TechRadar) More than just a head page turner The fun design aside, the Boox Tappy can do more than just turn pages on a
reading app.

It can be paired with an Android phone, for example, and its default Reading Mode automatically becomes volume control. It has a MultiMedia Mode to switch tracks on a music app, while a Browsing Mode allows you to scroll on a
browser tab or on social media apps.

I tested this on the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and it worked a charm in all
three modes, but keep in mind that button functionality isnt customizable. What to read next Kindle Scribe Colorsoft review: the best Kindle ever and also the most expensive Kobo's new 'whimsical' cases are gorgeous, but they aren't the hardware releases I was hoping for this year I cannot stop
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The button presses are arguably the best part about using the Boox Tappy theyre so satisfying. Its practically effortless to press down and theres a small feedback, like a muffled click. I would absolutely use this as a fidget toy if it wasnt paired with the Boox Go 10.3 Gen II Lumi digital notebook
that Im currently testing for TechRadar. Image 1 of 3 (Image credit: Sharmishta Sarkar / TechRadar) (Image credit: Sharmishta Sarkar / TechRadar) (Image credit: Sharmishta Sarkar / TechRadar) It uses the Bluetooth 5.4 standard to pair with compatible devices, which is quite stable, and has a wireless range of about 33 feet/10 meters. That last spec is probably moot as I dont envision anyone using it to control device functionality especially reading from a distance. Oh, for proprietarys sake! As much as I love the Boox Tappy, it sadly doesnt play nice with other ereaders. For example, it paired with my Kobo Libra Colour but failed to turn pages, while three of my Kindles didnt even pick it up as a Bluetooth device.

It connected with the Android-toting ViWoods AiPaper digital notebook but was a glorified sound adjuster rather than a page turner. Heck, it even connected with my iPhone 17 Pro and MacBook Pro but, again, could only adjust volume on the Apple devices. (Image credit: Sharmishta Sarkar / TechRadar) I cant fault Boox for that after all, the Kobo Remote doesnt work with a Kindle either. This compatibility issue has to do with the limitations of the operating systems used by ereader manufacturers. While theres a universal command to make wireless headphones work with ereaders for audiobook playback, the same cant be said about page turning as its a relatively more niche use case.

Until ereader makers add that additional software prompt to allow all
wireless page turning, it reduces the Boox Tappys usability. Sadly Boox
doesnt provide a comprehensive list of compatible devices (other than some of its own ereaders), but if you or a loved one use a Boox device or an Android phone, it might be a fun little treat.

Given its functionality and it's good looks, the Boox Tappy is competitively priced $25.99 / 29.99 / AU$49 isn't too bad in my opinion. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Today's best Boox Tappy Wireless
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