Kindle e-readers made from 2016 onwards include Bluetooth connectivity, a feature many users overlook since most Kindle functions—downloading books, syncing progress, browsing Wikipedia—rely on Wi-Fi or a wired connection instead. The main purpose of Bluetooth on a Kindle is to pair with wireless headphones or speakers, since Amazon's newer e-readers lack built-in speakers or headphone jacks, allowing users to listen to audiobooks or have text read aloud. It also supports accessibility features, working alongside Kindle's VoiceView tool to help vision-impaired users navigate menus.

Setting up Bluetooth pairing is straightforward, and playback can be controlled or adjusted via the Audible screen and Quick Actions panel; if pairing fails, rebooting or updating the device's software is recommended. Notably, Bluetooth does not enable page-turning, keyboard connections or file transfers between a Kindle and a smartphone—functions some users might expect. Third-party page-turning accessories instead use radio-frequency clips that mimic touch input, a workaround Amazon has not replicated with an official product. Bluetooth also powers the Assistive Reader text-to-speech function for books bought through the Kindle store.