What's inside
- x1 Bookcase smartphone case for reading
- x1 MagSafe Conversion Kit (for Androids and older iPhones)
Phone compatibility guide
Bookcase is compatible with iPhone 12 or newer and utilizes Apple’s MagSafe technology to attach magnetically to the phone.
Every product also includes a MagSafe conversion kit for Android phones and older-model iPhones.
To check your phone's compatibility with Bookcase, take this quiz.
Shipping and returns
Shipping: Free Standard Shipping Worldwide.
- US Standard Shipping: 3-5 business days
- International Standard Shipping: 14-21 business days
International orders may be subject to your country's import fees, duties, taxes, and/or brokerage fees. Customers are responsible for these fees.
Returns: When purchased from our website, our products may be exchanged or returned for a refund within 30 days from date of delivery.
FAQs
- Can I use Bookcase with my current phone case? Generally, yes. Bookcase adheres magnetically to your phone via its MagSafe ring and can do so with your existing case attached. When you're ready to read, simply place your phone (and attached case) into Bookcase.
- What are the dimensions of Bookcase? Height: 6.5 in. / 16.5 cm. Width: 5 in. / 12.7 cm. Depth: 0.5 in / 1.3 cm. We designed Bookcase to mimic the dimensions of a standard paperback book. When a smartphone is attached, the weight is roughly the same, too!
- Will Bookcase protect my phone from drops? Bookcase is designed as an e-reader, not a phone case. While Bookcase might provide some protection if the phone were dropped while in the cradle, it’s not intended to do so. Dropping Bookcase — with or without a phone attached — can damage its functionality and performance.
MagSafe Kit
- My phone doesn’t have MagSafe. Can I still use Bookcase? Yep. Every Bookcase comes with a MagSafe Compatibility Kit, which includes a magnetic ring that you can attach to your phone or phone case so that it can connect to Bookcase.
- How does the MagSafe Compatibility Kit work? Bookcase relies on the MagSafe ring available in later-generation Apple iPhones to hold the device in place. For Android phones and older iPhones without a pre-installed ring, the MagSafe Compatibility Kit provides a magnetic ring that can be added to the back of many common phone cases and bare phones.
- What materials does the MagSafe ring stick to? The MagSafe ring will adhere to hard plastic, aluminum, and polished glass. Note that the MagSafe ring won’t work with cases made of silicone, leather, wood, frosted glass, or with uneven or waterproof surfaces.
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Can I remove the MagSafe ring from my case later? The MagSafe Ring from our Compatibility Kit is attached via a strong-bonding adhesive. Removal may damage your phone case, so be sure which case you want to use when you attach the adapter.
Companion App
- Is the Bookcase companion app free? Yes! The app will be available from Apple’s App Store and Google Play for free. To use: Download the app from your app store, attach your phone to Bookcase, and launch the app.
- Do I have to use the companion app? No. The Bookcase companion app is meant to improve your reading experience with shortcuts and automation tools, but it’s not required to use and enjoy Bookcase.
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Does the Bookcase companion app collect any data? Nope. The app allows you to program the NFC chip in Bookcase so that your reading experience is smoother. We don’t collect any data in this process. Everything happens locally on your device.
get comfortable with reading
bookcase is a more comfortable way to read on your phone
Between neck strain and hand cramps, reading on your phone could be better.
Bookcase transforms any smartphone into an ergonomic e-reader by extending the area around the screen.
The edges of the case provide grips on both sides of your phone, so you can hold it more comfortably and enjoy a clear view of your screen while trying to read.
It’s so comfortable and convenient, you’ll be able to leave your Kindle at home.
ergonomic design
Read comfortably on your phone
universally compatible
Works with Android or iPhone
embedded NFC
Set custom reading shortcuts
ergonomic design
Read comfortably on your phone
universally compatible
Works with Android or iPhone
embedded NFC
Set custom reading shortcuts
premium materials
Made from vegan-friendly leather
premium materials
Made from vegan-friendly leather
app friendly
Works with all reading apps
easy setup
Start reading in seconds
app friendly
Works with all reading apps
easy setup
Start reading in seconds
build better reading habits
turn spare time into reading time
Long commutes on public transit. Lunches and breaks during the workday. That few extra minutes before bedtime.
Everybody experiences inconvenient downtime and delays.
Bookcase helps you avoid doomscrolling and encourages you to build a more productive reading habit without buying a separate e-reader or carrying around an extra paperback.
Just place your phone into Bookcase and pick up where you left off.
customize your reading experience
use the bookcase companion app to build the perfect reading environment
Bookcase can be programmed to create an ideal reading environment every time you connect your phone to it.
Use the companion app to tell Bookcase which of your favorite reading apps to open and which phone settings to toggle (Do Not Disturb, Reading Mode, etc.) when your phone is connected.
The next time you place your phone into Bookcase, your settings will trigger automatically.
one (book)case to fit them all
bookcase is compatible with most modern iPhone and Android phones
Bookcase is compatible with iPhone 12 or newer and connects via MagSafe to hold the phone in place.
We’ve also included a MagSafe conversion kit for Android phones and older-model iPhones.
Plus, Bookcase works with your everyday phone case attached. Place your phone (and case) into Bookcase and start reading.
fast & easy setup
1. Place phone into Bookcase
Bookcase secures your phone using a MagSafe anchor (conversion kit included for Android phone).
2. Download the Bookcase app
(Optional) Download the companion app from your app store and to customize NFC shortcuts.
3. Start reading!
Open a book using your favorite reading app. When you connect to Bookcase later, you can pick up where you left off.
built from premium materials
Bookcase is created from a sturdy, polycarbonate frame while the back is constructed using vegan leather that is both soft and supple to the touch.
Available in Blue Twilight, a dark tone designed to complement your personal style, Bookcase minimizes distractions so that you can stay focused while you read.
Every Bookcase also carries an embedded NFC tag for creating user shortcuts, which can be programmed and customized using the companion app.
keep your next read top of mind
make your reading habit more convenient and comfortable
Everybody wishes they had more time to read.
Bookcase makes it possible to turn long commutes and in-between moments into an opportunity to build better habits and learn new things using one of your most-used devices — your phone.
We built Bookcase to address the ergonomic downsides that come with reading on smaller screens so that you can read comfortably from anywhere.
So, go ahead. Pick your next great read and get started with Bookcase.