Getting started with reMarkable

Here you’ll find all the information you need to set up, and get started with your new reMarkable paper tablet. Follow the links below to find guides to our most-used features. 

If you need some help, feel free to get in touch with us here. Our team is happy to assist. 

 

How to set up your reMarkable

Follow the steps found in this guide to set up your new paper tablet. If you prefer, you can watch a video of the setup here, where we’ll guide you through each step of the way.

Need help with using the one-time code when setting up your device? Head here for help. 

 

Pair with the cloud 

Once you've set up your paper tablet, pair your device with the reMarkable cloud to easily transfer documents and ebooks and backup your notes.

Learn how to pair your device here.  

 

Download our apps to sync your files

Use our mobile and desktop apps to view, organize, import, and download files. You can also use the apps to quickly refer to your notes when you’re on the go. The desktop app also lets you present ideas and content from your reMarkable live, by using our Screen Share feature. 

We made a guide on how to install the desktop app here. If you’re having trouble installing the desktop app on your computer, then please see this page for advice on common issues.

The ‘reMarkable Companion’ mobile app is available in the App Store and Google Play.

 

Navigating on your paper tablet

Learn to navigate your notebooks and ebooks by using simple hand gestures. Learn how to use swipe gestures and sort the files on your device to easily find what you're looking for.  

Having trouble locating the feature you want to use? Go to this page to see an overview of all the icons and functions on your device to get a better understanding of your reMarkable.

 

Set up Connect

Connect is our subscription service and gives you access to our greatest features, such as Screen Share, Integrations, and Send by email. It’s an ever-expanding universe of powerful tools for your paper tablet, designed to help you focus, collaborate, and work. When you purchase reMarkable 2 in our webshop, you'll also get a 1-year Connect subscription included, free of charge.

Click here to find an overview of Connect, and a step-by-step guide on how to activate it.

 

Learn how to use your reMarkable

Your paper tablet has a wide array of tools to help you focus. Take handwritten notes, send web articles to your device with Read on reMarkable, convert your notes into text, or integrate with cloud storage accounts in Google Drive, Dropbox, and Microsoft OneDrive.

You can find an overview of the different features and functions on your device here.

 

Help with Wi-Fi

Connect your device to Wi-Fi to get the latest software updates, back up your files instantly, and use powerful features like handwriting conversion or Send by email. 

 

Having trouble syncing files or connecting to Wi-Fi? Find the answers you need below:

Help with sync and the reMarkable cloud
How to connect to Wi-Fi
Can’t connect to Wi-Fi

 

FAQs

How do I get started with Connect? 
You can purchase Connect at remarkable.com or at my.remarkable.com. Most devices come with a 1-year Connect subscription included so you can try the service without needing to pay up front. Once you’ve had time to explore, we’ll send a reminder to let you know when billing starts.
Go here to activate Connect and unlock the full potential of your paper tablet.

 

How do I sync my files?
Pair your reMarkable with our cloud storage service to sync files across different devices. Once you’ve created an account and downloaded our apps it all happens seamlessly.
Check out this guide if you need assistance syncing your files. 

 

How do I switch to left-handed mode?
Go to Accessibility settings to switch between right- and left-handed mode. Just tap the Menu icon in the top left corner, Settings at the bottom of the sidebar, then Accessibility.

 

How can I set the language used for handwriting conversion and the keyboard?
Go to Language settings to choose between on-screen keyboard languages and set the language for the handwriting conversion feature. You can access Language settings by tapping Menu in the top left corner, Settings at the bottom of the sidebar, then Language.

 

How do I send a file by email?
You can share notebooks (and notebook pages), PDFs, and ebooks by email direct from your device. See how to send files by email here. 

 

How can I send web articles using Read on reMarkable?
Follow the step-by-step instructions found here, to send web content to your reMarkable to read without distractions. This extension is currently available for Google Chrome. 

 

Need help?

Do you still have questions, or need help with your new reMarkable? Send us a message here, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.