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TL;DR A Reddit user built a web tool called Kindlify.co, turning Kindles into Spotify remotes.
The tool doesn’t play audio directly, but simply controls Spotify playback elsewhere.
It’s a fun example of e-reader creativity, even if its uses are limited.
E-readers aren’t exactly known for multimedia use, but one Reddit user had other plans. In a post titled “Just turned my e-reader into a Spotify player,” the user introduced Kindlify.co, a minimalist web interface that can turn your Kindle into a Spotify remote control.
The concept is equal parts impressive and questionable. After all, Kindles were built for quiet reading sessions, not jams. Still, with a little ingenuity, this user managed to bring versatility into Amazon’s famously limited browser.
How it works
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Set up is a simple as the tool itself. All you need to do is visit Kindlify.co on your e-reader, and the site will display a QR code. Then, scan that code with your phone and link your Spotify account. From there, you can pause, skip, and queue up songs all from your Kindle’s e-ink screen.
The key detail, of course, is that the Kindle isn’t actually playing any music. The browser only facilitates remote commands to Spotify running on another device, like your phone or computer. The e-reader becomes a glorified (but charmingly lo-fi) control panel mirroring the aesthetic of e-ink displays with stark album art, basic controls, and slow, ghosty refreshes.
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