Kindle Paperwhite page-turn buttons explained: the cover is the key
Amazon’s new physical page-turn buttons come on an optional Signature Edition cover. Its cheaper Kindle Click remote works with a broader range of readers.
Amazon’s new Kindle Paperwhite page-turn buttons are an optional cover feature, rather than controls announced as built into the reader. In its October 1, 2026 Kindle announcement, including its Australian launch details, Amazon listed the button-equipped cover for the new Paperwhite Signature Edition and Colorsoft Signature Edition.
The separate Kindle Click remote has broader compatibility: Amazon says it works with all new Kindles and models released from 2024 onward. TechCrunch reports a US$34.99 price for that Bluetooth remote; The eBook Reader reports US$79.99 for the cover. The two accessories have different connection methods and eligibility rules.
Where are the Kindle Paperwhite page-turn buttons?
Amazon describes its Page-Turn Cover as a “magnetic cover with physical page-turn buttons”. It attaches to the reader and connects through pogo pins, the electrical contacts used by the accessory. The buttons belong to that separately sold cover.
In Amazon’s accessory announcement, the listed compatible readers are the new Paperwhite Signature Edition and Colorsoft Signature Edition. The standard Paperwhite is not on that list. Nor does the announcement extend cover compatibility to older Signature Editions.
That makes the edition name important. The eBook Reader reports that the new Paperwhite Signature Edition also adds an aluminium back, charging contacts, automatic brightness adjustment and 32GB of storage. Cover support is one distinction between the models; buying a Signature Edition does not mean the separate button cover is included.
Which Kindles work with Kindle Click?
Kindle Click is a compact handheld remote that communicates by Bluetooth. Its stated compatibility covers all new Kindle devices as well as Kindle models from 2024 onward, according to Amazon. That includes the new standard Paperwhite, even though that model is not listed for the Page-Turn Cover.
The 2024 cutoff applies to the remote. It should not be read as a promise that the new cover fits every Kindle released since then. Amazon presents the remote and cover as separate accessories, with Bluetooth handling one connection and pogo pins handling the other.
Amazon pitches the remote for reading under the covers, on a treadmill or with a Kindle resting on an aircraft tray table. The intended benefit is straightforward: press the remote’s button to turn the page without reaching over to touch the reader. Those examples describe intended uses, rather than independent test results.
TechCrunch places the launch in a category Kindle owners already know. It reports that readers have long relied on third-party page-turning accessories, many using a clip that physically touches the display. Kindle Click offers an official Bluetooth option for the supported models.
How much do the Kindle accessories cost?
TechCrunch reports the Kindle Click price as US$34.99. The eBook Reader puts the Page-Turn Cover at US$79.99. These are accessory prices, separate from the reader itself, and the cheaper remote does not require the new Signature Edition cover connection.
Amazon’s Australian announcement lists different regional prices: A$49.95 or NZ$64.95 for Kindle Click, and A$119.95 or NZ$149.95 for the Page-Turn Cover. Those figures are regional listings, not currency conversions or confirmation of pricing in other markets.
The eBook Reader calls the US$79.99 cover “pricey” but says it “looks like a cool idea” for readers who want page buttons. That is an editorial reaction to the announcement, not a hands-on verdict on how the buttons perform.
How Kindle Click compares with Kobo Remote
Amazon is joining an existing accessory category. Kobo’s US store lists its own remote at US$29.99, putting Kindle Click US$5 higher. Kobo describes its remote as designed exclusively for Kobo readers, so the lower price does not establish it as a Kindle-compatible alternative.
When are the new Paperwhite and Colorsoft available?
The eBook Reader reports that the new Paperwhite and Colorsoft are available for preorder, with release scheduled for October 28, 2026. Amazon’s Australian announcement separately confirms preorder availability there. A scheduled device release is not a guaranteed customer delivery date.
The basic six-inch Kindle has a different timetable: The eBook Reader reports that it began shipping on October 1. That same-day availability should not be confused with the later scheduled release of the Paperwhite and Colorsoft.
Sources and context
- Amazon introduces Kindle Click, a $35 remote for turning pagesTechCrunch
- New Kindle Lineup Officially Unveiled, With New Page-Turn AccessoriesThe eBook Reader
- Amazon introduces a completely redesigned Kindle familyAbout Amazon Australia
- Kobo Remote - Page Turner | Rakuten Kobo eReader Store United StatesRakuten Kobo
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