Libra 2 Looking for a Libra 2 case with reliable auto sleep/wake function

bookloverCA · 08-14-2023, 12:50 PM

I recently have been using Kindle for years. Recently bought a Libra 2. The cases from Kobo are too plain and expensive. I prefer something more interesting. Tried a couple 3rd party cases. None of them has auto sleep/wake working. I should have trusted the customer reviews. Many of them said that it didn't work though some of them said it did.

I found a thread about this. But it was from UK and too old. Products are no longer there. I live in the US. Kobo has only a small market share of eReaders. The choices on Amazon are limited. Does anyone know a case that has working auto sleep/wake? Thanks.

JSWolf · 08-14-2023, 01:42 PM

Cases from kwmobile are quite reliable for sleep/wake. I have one that I've had for about 6 years. No problem at all.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NVYDYM3

bookloverCA · 08-14-2023, 07:33 PM

Thanks a lot @JSWolf. The case I have is from kwmobile. They seem to be one of the few vendors making Libra 2 cases. I also found the Amazon page for Libra 2 cases with cases similar to the H2O case you have. The very majority of 3, 2, and 1 star reviews are complaining about auto sleep/wake not working as advertised. Mine doesn't work, either. It is kind of frustrating to find a case. This is a totally different experience from what I have with Kindle. Auto sleep function never fails with any Kindle cases for different models I have for the last ten years. Could it be that Libra 2 hardware is hard to design a case for? Or simply there is not much demand for a decent case for it. I did a lot of research on Amazon. Have not find any cases that doesn't have a lot of complaints about auto sleep not working.

https://www.amazon.com/kwmobile-Case...p?ie=UTF8&th=1

Aleron Ives · 08-14-2023, 08:50 PM

The functionality depends upon the magnets in the case aligning with the sensor in the Libra. If the magnets aren't aligned properly, it doesn't trigger the sleeping or waking. Also be sure you have the option for automatic sleeping and waking enabled; if you turn it off, the Libra ignores the sleep cover.

If your cover is indeed defective, your options are to exchange it, buy the official cover, or live without automatic sleeping and waking.

I also have a kwmobile case, and the magnets work for me; however, I do notice sometimes that when I wake the device, the book cover image is upside down, which leads me to suspect that the device sometimes wakes and sleeps again while the cover is closed, likely due to poor magnet placement in the sleep cover. Sometimes you do get what you pay for.

bookloverCA · 08-14-2023, 10:10 PM

Thanks a lot for both responses. Let me try one more time. If it is till not working, I will go for the official one.

Wiggo · 08-14-2023, 10:33 PM

I have this one since one year, no problems so far.

https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B09NSYR5J9

Kindleing · 08-15-2023, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aleron Ives

however, I do notice sometimes that when I wake the device, the book cover image is upside down, which leads me to suspect that the device sometimes wakes and sleeps again while the cover is closed, likely due to poor magnet placement in the sleep cover.

My Libra 2 does the same thing with the Kobo factory cover. I finally figured out the Kobo does not go to sleep immediately when the cover is closed; it takes a few seconds. During these few seconds is when I am in the process of laying it down on a table - at which time the top is pointed down, inverting the image. By the time the ereader is laying flat on the table it has gone to sleep - inverted.

If you can see the screen light underneath the edge of the cover, watch and see how long it takes to turn off.

meeera · 08-15-2023, 06:17 AM

I was just reccing the Gecko cover elsewhere, but if you're super price-sensitive it's probably not for you.

I've had several of their covers and sleep-wake has been solid always. (Working every time, and never triggering when not wanted.)

JSWolf · 08-15-2023, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aleron Ives

The functionality depends upon the magnets in the case aligning with the sensor in the Libra. If the magnets aren't aligned properly, it doesn't trigger the sleeping or waking. Also be sure you have the option for automatic sleeping and waking enabled; if you turn it off, the Libra ignores the sleep cover.

If your cover is indeed defective, your options are to exchange it, buy the official cover, or live without automatic sleeping and waking.

I also have a kwmobile case, and the magnets work for me; however, I do notice sometimes that when I wake the device, the book cover image is upside down, which leads me to suspect that the device sometimes wakes and sleeps again while the cover is closed, likely due to poor magnet placement in the sleep cover. Sometimes you do get what you pay for.

It's nothing to do with poor magnet alignment. I have the same upside down from wake as you do and I have an official Kobo cover. It's just the way it is.

JSWolf · 08-15-2023, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wiggo

I have this one since one year, no problems so far.

https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B09NSYR5J9

I have an origami case and I have never used it as a stand. If I was to get a new cover, origami would not be something I'd get.

JSWolf · 08-15-2023, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meeera

I was just reccing the Gecko cover elsewhere, but if you're super price-sensitive it's probably not for you.

I've had several of their covers and sleep-wake has been solid always. (Working every time, and never triggering when not wanted.)

I bought a Gecko cover for my AURA H2O and it had to go back as the magnets were very much misaligned.

Quoth · 08-15-2023, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

I bought a Gecko cover for my AURA H2O and it had to go back as the magnets were very much misaligned.

I have a kwmobile cover for a Libra 2 that doesn't sleep or wake. I can't feel a magnet. The Libra 2 can be slept/woken by moving a libra cover suitably.

So really most forum reports are going to be anecdotal rather than an accurate survey.

bookloverCA · 08-16-2023, 11:41 PM

I ordered a kwmobile case again. It is only $9.99. And the auto sleep/wake function works perfectly! Here is the product link.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09W9FV5XV...t_details&th=1

JSWolf · 08-17-2023, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bookloverCA

I ordered a kwmobile case again. It is only $9.99. And the auto sleep/wake function works perfectly! Here is the product link.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09W9FV5XV...t_details&th=1

Nice cover. Enjoy!

John Hopper · 08-18-2023, 12:41 PM

I have also found that a lovely Libra 2 cover from kwmobile I ordered does not work so I sent it back. I have a Fintie one that works most of the time but not always.

I wish Kobo did a non-origami in a colour other than grey.

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08-14-2023, 12:50 PM	#1
bookloverCA Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2023 Device: Kobo Libra 2	Looking for a Libra 2 case with reliable auto sleep/wake function I recently have been using Kindle for years. Recently bought a Libra 2. The cases from Kobo are too plain and expensive. I prefer something more interesting. Tried a couple 3rd party cases. None of them has auto sleep/wake working. I should have trusted the customer reviews. Many of them said that it didn't work though some of them said it did. I found a thread about this. But it was from UK and too old. Products are no longer there. I live in the US. Kobo has only a small market share of eReaders. The choices on Amazon are limited. Does anyone know a case that has working auto sleep/wake? Thanks.

08-14-2023, 01:42 PM	#2
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 75,764 Karma: 134321338 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Cases from kwmobile are quite reliable for sleep/wake. I have one that I've had for about 6 years. No problem at all. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NVYDYM3 Last edited by issybird; 08-20-2023 at 09:13 AM. Reason: Oversize image deleted.

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08-14-2023, 07:33 PM	#3
bookloverCA Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2023 Device: Kobo Libra 2	Thanks a lot @JSWolf. The case I have is from kwmobile. They seem to be one of the few vendors making Libra 2 cases. I also found the Amazon page for Libra 2 cases with cases similar to the H2O case you have. The very majority of 3, 2, and 1 star reviews are complaining about auto sleep/wake not working as advertised. Mine doesn't work, either. It is kind of frustrating to find a case. This is a totally different experience from what I have with Kindle. Auto sleep function never fails with any Kindle cases for different models I have for the last ten years. Could it be that Libra 2 hardware is hard to design a case for? Or simply there is not much demand for a decent case for it. I did a lot of research on Amazon. Have not find any cases that doesn't have a lot of complaints about auto sleep not working. https://www.amazon.com/kwmobile-Case...p?ie=UTF8&th=1

08-14-2023, 08:50 PM	#4
Aleron Ives Wizard Posts: 1,347 Karma: 16297052 Join Date: Sep 2022 Device: Kobo Libra 2	The functionality depends upon the magnets in the case aligning with the sensor in the Libra. If the magnets aren't aligned properly, it doesn't trigger the sleeping or waking. Also be sure you have the option for automatic sleeping and waking enabled; if you turn it off, the Libra ignores the sleep cover. If your cover is indeed defective, your options are to exchange it, buy the official cover, or live without automatic sleeping and waking. I also have a kwmobile case, and the magnets work for me; however, I do notice sometimes that when I wake the device, the book cover image is upside down, which leads me to suspect that the device sometimes wakes and sleeps again while the cover is closed, likely due to poor magnet placement in the sleep cover. Sometimes you do get what you pay for.

08-14-2023, 10:10 PM	#5
bookloverCA Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2023 Device: Kobo Libra 2	Thanks a lot for both responses. Let me try one more time. If it is till not working, I will go for the official one.

08-14-2023, 10:33 PM	#6
Wiggo Leftutti Posts: 416 Karma: 1153449 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Bavaria Device: iPad Pro, Kobo Libra 2	I have this one since one year, no problems so far. https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B09NSYR5J9

08-15-2023, 06:17 AM	#8
meeera Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,700 Karma: 66666666 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Libra 2, iPadMini4, iPad4, MBP; support other Kobo/Kindles	I was just reccing the Gecko cover elsewhere, but if you're super price-sensitive it's probably not for you. I've had several of their covers and sleep-wake has been solid always. (Working every time, and never triggering when not wanted.)

08-16-2023, 11:41 PM	#13
bookloverCA Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2023 Device: Kobo Libra 2	I ordered a kwmobile case again. It is only $9.99. And the auto sleep/wake function works perfectly! Here is the product link. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09W9FV5XV...t_details&th=1

08-18-2023, 12:41 PM	#15
John Hopper Addict Posts: 353 Karma: 1179724 Join Date: Nov 2015 Device: Kindle Voyage	I have also found that a lovely Libra 2 cover from kwmobile I ordered does not work so I sent it back. I have a Fintie one that works most of the time but not always. I wish Kobo did a non-origami in a colour other than grey. Sent from my Pixel 7 using Tapatalk

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