We’re happy to announce the first software update to the reMarkable paper tablet and its corresponding applications for iOS, Android, PC, and Mac. This update will be rolled out to existing users over the next 10 days.

Since we launched the reMarkable paper tablet, we’ve shipped out more than 35,000 units to our pre-order and direct-order customers. Thousands of people have given their feedback on improvement areas, and this input has been a valuable resource for us in our efforts to create an ever-better product experience.

The most important issues we’ve focused on for the reMarkable tablet update itself are power management, support for more types of Wi-Fi connections, and some functionalities which have caused frustration in the user experience, such as memory in the choice of pens and brushes. For the corresponding applications for iOS, Android, PC, and Mac, we’ve made it easier to import files, enhanced compatibility with a greater range of devices, and generally improved the reMarkable experience for a more seamless fit into your workflow.

This is just the beginning of an ever-evolving reMarkable experience to ensure the paper tablet finds its natural place in our customers’ lives. We’re currently working on hundreds of additional improvements and are looking forward to introducing more features in upcoming updates.

Read on below to learn more about the most recent software update and improvements we’ve made to the reMarkable, or, click here for the detailed release log.

Improving power management

For most of our customers, the reMarkable’s battery has lasted for days on a single charge. However, some customers have experienced a shorter battery life. This difference in power consumption is caused by a few power management bugs. For this release, we’ve worked on several improvements in terms of power management, resulting in a more consistent battery life across all reMarkable tablets. This process has led to the discovery of additional enhancements that will enable us to extend the battery life even further. We’ll continue working on this, and you can expect to see these rolled out in future software updates.

Introducing light sleep and new sleep mode

We know some of our users have been frustrated with how much time it took to start up the reMarkable after not using it for a while. Our new sleep modes solve this issue by allowing you to get back to your reading, writing or sketching quicker, while preserving the battery.

The tablet will now enter a new mode called “Light Sleep” after 20 minutes of inactivity. Your content will still appear on the display when this mode is enabled, but the tablet will not respond to input. You can instantly activate the tablet by pushing the power button or any of the buttons on the front. reMarkable will stay in “Light sleep” for 2 hours and 40 minutes.

After 2 hours and 40 minutes the reMarkable will enter “Sleep Mode”. The display will show “reMarkable is sleeping” and can instantly be turned on by pressing the power button. After 12 hours in “Sleep Mode”, the tablet will power off to preserve battery.

PS: When using the tablet, you can instantly put it in “Sleep Mode” by pressing the power button.

Remember the last used writing tool

Another thing we know many users have found frustrating is how the tablet forgets the previous choice of pen or brush. In this update, we’ve solved this by implementing memory in the selection of writing tools. This fix means that the writing tool you’re using, whether it’s a pen, brush, pencil or eraser, will remain selected, even in the minimal menu and across document sessions.

Wi-Fi connectivity

We know some customers have struggled with connecting to certain types of Wi-Fi connections. This is crucial to the reMarkable experience for hassle-free usability, so we’ve added support for a greater range of Wi-Fi connections, including some networks that require both a username and password. For an added layer of security, the password will now be hidden when connecting to a network.

Export and import of files

A vital part of the reMarkable experience is to make your documents available on all your devices. We’ve therefore improved the performance, stability, and removed bugs for exporting and importing files between the supported operating systems.

In addition to these enhancements, we’ve added a long range of improvements and updates across the different applications. Click here for the detailed release log.

How to get the latest updates

Starting from today, the updates on the reMarkable device, iOS, Android, PC, and Mac will roll out in controlled increments over the next 10 days to all of our users. Visit this page to learn how to update the reMarkable tablet software across your devices.

PS: The rollout of each of the updates for the different devices (PC, Mac, iOS, and Android) are not connected, so users might experience that they get one update before the others.

Please make sure to check our troubleshooting pages if you’re facing any issues.