The Boox Tappy is a Bluetooth page-turning device that works with Boox e-readers and Android apps, but not with Kindle or Kobo e-readers. It costs £25.99 from Amazon and comes in green or yellow.
What is the Boox Tappy?
The Boox Tappy is a small gadget with two typewriter-style buttons that can turn pages on e-readers or scroll webpages. It pairs via Bluetooth and has three modes: Reading, Multimedia, and Browsing. In Reading mode, the left button goes back and the right goes forward. In Multimedia mode, it skips tracks, and in Browsing mode, it scrolls up and down.
Compatibility issues
The Tappy works best with Boox e-readers. It also works with Android smartphones in the Kindle and Kobo apps, but only if you change settings so volume buttons turn pages. It does not work with the Libby library app. On iPhones or iPads, it only adjusts volume, and pairing may fail. The Tappy does not turn pages on Kindle or Kobo e-readers.
Design and features
The Tappy has a silver on/off switch and recharges via USB-C. It comes with interchangeable button caps, including a coffee cup and heart by default, or noughts and crosses in the box. Pressing both buttons enters pairing mode or switches modes.
Who is it for?
The Tappy is a niche gadget for keen readers with an Android phone who use the Kindle or Kobo app. It can be used on trains, planes, or while eating lunch. The reviewer notes it is a fun impulse purchase or cheap birthday gift, but most e-reader owners won't need it.
