Boox’s quirky page-turning remote won me over
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Boox has released the Tappy, a $29.99 Bluetooth page-turning remote with a retro typewriter-inspired design. It features two satisfying clickable buttons and three modes: Reading (page turns/volume), Multimedia (track skipping), and Browsing (scrolling). While it pairs seamlessly with Boox devices running V4.2 firmware, it also works with Android phones, iPhones, and iPads with limited functionality. Unlike the Kobo Remote, it does not support Kobo or Kindle e-readers directly. The remote lacks clear mode indicators — no multi-color LEDs or persistent notifications — making it harder to track the current mode on non-Boox devices. Despite these quirks, the reviewer found it more versatile and satisfying than the Kobo Remote at the same $29.99 price point.
