3 Clever Things You Can Do With an Old Amazon Kindle
There are lots of ways to use Spotify, and that includes through your Kindle. All you need to do is supply your Spotify credentials, and then make sure your Kindle is on the same Wi-Fi network as the other device you’re using to play your music, podcasts, or audiobooks.This is made possible through Kindlify.co. Open the site in the Kindle’s built-in web browser, then tap Connect Spotify to log in.
- ▪There are lots of ways to use Spotify, and that includes through your Kindle.
- ▪All you need to do is supply your Spotify credentials, and then make sure your Kindle is on the same Wi-Fi network as the other device you’re using to play your music, podcasts, or audiobooks.This is made possible through Kindlify.co.
- ▪Open the site in the Kindle’s built-in web browser, then tap Connect Spotify to log in.
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David NieldGearJul 25, 2026 7:00 AM3 Clever Things You Can Do With an Old Amazon KindleThese e-readers are more useful in their old age than you might think.Photo-Illustration: Wired Staff; Getty ImagesCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyThe best Amazon Kindles are reliably good at their main job: displaying ebooks in a crisp, easy-on-the-eye format. But Kindle e-readers are actually more versatile than you might imagine.If you’ve just upgraded to a new Kindle and are looking for something to do with your old one, or if you’re simply interested in seeing how hackable these e-readers are, we’ve got three projects for you to attempt.These projects vary in terms of difficulty and the amoung of time and effort you’re going to have to invest, but full…
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