SolarWriter
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2.7star
24 reviews
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About this app
Android device + bluetooth keyboard + e-reader = type outside in sunlight!
Use your e-reader as a portable typewriter!
Traditional screens are fantastic everywhere but outside, especially on a sunny day. E-ink screens work well, but e-readers are difficult to type on and don't support external keyboards.
SolarWriter gives you the best of both worlds.
SolarWriter running on your Android device acts as a hub between your keyboard and your e-reader. You type on the keyboard, and the text appears on both on the Android device and on the e-reader's screen (via its web browser).
Take advantage of your Kindle's (or other e-reader's) e-ink screen to put your thoughts on paper even outside, with no need to transcribe later.
Write at parks, on beaches, in backyards... anywhere you wanted to but couldn't.
Save files on your device, or share through email, SMS, and more.
Detailed instructions for setup are included inside the app.
Use your e-reader as a portable typewriter!
Traditional screens are fantastic everywhere but outside, especially on a sunny day. E-ink screens work well, but e-readers are difficult to type on and don't support external keyboards.
SolarWriter gives you the best of both worlds.
SolarWriter running on your Android device acts as a hub between your keyboard and your e-reader. You type on the keyboard, and the text appears on both on the Android device and on the e-reader's screen (via its web browser).
Take advantage of your Kindle's (or other e-reader's) e-ink screen to put your thoughts on paper even outside, with no need to transcribe later.
Write at parks, on beaches, in backyards... anywhere you wanted to but couldn't.
Save files on your device, or share through email, SMS, and more.
Detailed instructions for setup are included inside the app.
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Ratings and reviews
2.7
23 reviews
Michael Kelly
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October 12, 2023
Love this program. Basically it is turning your Android or IOS device into a tiny web server. Your bluetooth keyboard is connected to your Android or IOS device and you can use your E-ink Reader via wifi or hotspot to view the actively updated web page. That way you can type out in the bright sunlight using the E-ink display instead on your Android or IOS device. One of these days Kindle may add BT keyboard support. Until then this is the cleanest work around. I had no issues connecting.
4 people found this review helpful
Lovely Toblerone
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March 17, 2024
Doesn't seem to work with my kindle 4 beyond saying "not connected. Connecting to solarwriter"
Tat Li
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October 1, 2022
What is this app? It doesn't even open, all I get is a grey screen. Came across it on a blog, thought, oh what a great idea. Unfortunately, it doesn't work at all. If I could give it 0 stars, I would! No description and no reviews should have tipped me off but in my haste I didn't pay attention. I wonder what's the point of having it on the app store?
What's new
Introducing SolarWriter Pro!
• Unlimited documents
• Customizable fonts, sizes, and alignment
• Markdown support
• Blackout: save power on OLED screens
In addition, the cursor can now be moved from the e-reader, and SolarWriter is more responsive than ever--for everyone.
And as always, the basic version is free forever!
• Unlimited documents
• Customizable fonts, sizes, and alignment
• Markdown support
• Blackout: save power on OLED screens
In addition, the cursor can now be moved from the e-reader, and SolarWriter is more responsive than ever--for everyone.
And as always, the basic version is free forever!
