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Kobo has formally began delivery its new Kobo Distant, a compact Bluetooth accent that lets customers flip e-reader pages hands-free. The tiny, tactile controller for next- and previous-page turns isn’t a novel concept (third-party remotes have been floating round for years), however that is the primary branded possibility constructed particularly for Kobo’s ecosystem, and it ought to supply probably the most seamless compatibility.

Whether or not you’re cocooned in a blanket or torturing your self on a treadmill, the enchantment of hands-free web page turns doesn’t take a lot explaining. Bluetooth remotes supply a better solution to make the most of a stand and maintain your palms bundled up or on the exercise bar. Kobo’s Distant additionally contains a clip-free design, holding your display unobstructed. It runs on a single AAA battery and might even deal with primary controls for Kobo Audiobooks. In case your Kobo eReader has Bluetooth, you’re good to go. The Distant works with nearly all the pieces within the present lineup, together with the Clara 2E, Clara BW, Clara Color, Libra 2, Libra Color, Sage, Elipsa, and Elipsa 2E.

Kobo initially deliberate to launch the Distant on November 4, 2025, however shortly after the preview announcement, the launch was pushed again to December 2. Regardless of the delay, the timing works out for a lot of consumers. Black Friday introduced strong reductions throughout Kobo’s lineup, and loads of readers seemingly walked away with new units. For anybody who upgraded or purchased into the model for the primary time, the Distant lands as a straightforward, low-cost solution to spherical out the expertise. It additionally makes a considerate stocking stuffer for any bookworms in your vacation listing.

Sadly, many e-reader fanatics had the identical concept. The primary batch has already bought out, and Kobo’s web site now lists a restock date of December 15. Given its sub-$30 value and the continued vacation crunch, it’s straightforward to think about the subsequent wave disappearing simply as rapidly. If you happen to’re hoping for a cozier solution to flip the web page, setting a reminder could be a strong play.