Kobo has made a remote control for its e-readers

Kobo makes a remote control for its line of e-readers. The aptly named Kobo Remote costs $30, and it will Available for purchase on November 4.

An e-reader remote may seem silly to some, but avid readers will likely appreciate this accessory. It’s essentially a wireless page turner, so users can lie in bed and read all day without having to physically hold the device or raise a hand to press a button every 30 seconds. Kubo describes it as “the perfect reading companion.”

It has been designed specifically for Kobo products and will be available in black and white, which is in line with the company’s other products. It can integrate with any Kobo e-reader with Bluetooth functionality, which includes Libra 2 and Clara Color is well reviewed.

“In a Canadian winter, we know that maximum reading comfort sometimes means curling up in blankets, hunkering down and not coming out until spring,” said Michael Tamblyn, CEO of Rakuten Kobo. “The Kobo Remote is the perfect accessory for immersive reading; it’s an invitation to relax deeper, multitask smarter, and simply enjoy reading without limits, regardless of whether your environment is a beach or blankets.”

The remote will be available in multiple regions, including the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, Singapore, Japan and many more. The company says it will share more details about the remote soon, but we’re not sure what details are left to share. It is a remote control for an e-reader. Maybe he can do one or two unexpected things.