Short answer: an Anki remote is a small Bluetooth controller that lets you flip and grade flashcards without touching your keyboard or screen. It is popular with medical students doing hundreds of reviews a day, language learners and anyone studying for exams who wants to review away from the desk.
Why use a remote for Anki?
- Review anywhere: on the sofa, on a treadmill or while lying down, instead of hunched over a laptop.
- Less strain: one thumb on a ring remote instead of repeated key presses or screen taps.
- Faster sessions: show answer, grade and move on in one motion, which adds up over a 500-card review session.
What to look for in an Anki remote
- No remapping required. Some generic Bluetooth clickers need add-ons or key-mapping apps before they work with Anki. A dedicated Anki remote should work out of the box.
- Device support. Check that it works with every device you study on: Windows, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android (AnkiDroid).
- Undo. Mis-grading a card is common when reviewing fast. An undo button saves you from reaching for the keyboard.
- Battery life. Look for a full day of reviews per charge and a charging case for travel.
- Protection against accidental presses when the remote is in a bag.
How to set up an Anki remote
- Charge the remote in its case.
- Turn on Bluetooth on your computer, tablet or phone and pair the remote.
- Open Anki (or AnkiMobile / AnkiDroid) and start a review session.
- Use the buttons to show the answer and grade the card. See the Anki Remote manual for the button layout.
Study tips for medical students
- Do your reviews before new cards. A remote makes it easier to clear reviews in short breaks between lectures.
- Split long sessions into blocks of 100–200 cards and change location between them.
- Use undo instead of guessing when you tap the wrong grade, so your intervals stay accurate.
STOUCHI Anki Remote at a glance
| Connection | Bluetooth, no key remapping, add-ons or extra software |
| Works with | Windows, Mac, iPad, iPhone, Android |
| Undo | Yes (2.0 version) |
| Battery | 12+ hours per charge, 140+ extra hours from the charging case |
| Design | Lightweight ring, auto-sleep, quick reconnection, travel case |
| Colours | Black, Green, Pink |
| Price | US$29.90 |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Anki remote work with AnkiMobile on iPhone and iPad?
Yes. The STOUCHI Anki Remote supports iPad and iPhone as well as Windows, Mac and Android.
Do I need an Anki add-on?
No. It connects over Bluetooth and works without key remapping or add-ons.
Can I use it for other apps?
It is designed for Anki. For e-books, see our Kindle page turner remote.
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