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As we test and try new items for our articles we are always asking the questions: Will this help our readers? Do we like it and use it? Does it make life easier or better somehow?
Does your family have a charging pile in the kitchen or somewhere like the one below? We are now charging up our cars for goodness sake!!
Do you spend your time waiting for the future? Thinking of the hand swipe computer in Iron Man and spreading the information around the room on multiple screens in the air or just talking to your computer like Captain Kirk on Star Trek? Well, it’s coming!!
Qi Wireless Charging is an old but new technology. It has been around for 100 years but was not reliable enough with consistency in systems and technology to be useful to the average consumer.
Some day you will not have to recharge these mediums but for now, if you can just lay your cell phone or apple watch on a pad or stand as opposed to plugging it in and everything that goes along with that then we believe it has reached that threshold.
The Smartphone Wireless Charging Era Begins
It was early 2015 that Samsung embedded a wireless charging circuit into its Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge Smartphones, making wireless charging a basic option for smartphone users for the first time.
Samsung made its first Wireless Charging Pad (Below) a circular shape which made it easier for everyone to locate the center of the charging pad. This is where you plug the pad into the wall but the charger connects to the smartphone via an electromagnetic field. Later that year, Samsung introduced the Fast Charge Wireless Charging Pad.
Samsung Charging Pad
In 2016, Samsung created the Fast Charge Wireless Charging Stand. This new stand charger had coils that allowed you to see your phone sitting up or sideways or watch videos while charging your phone.
Now, Samsung’s fast-charging Wireless Charger has a Convertible function which lets you use it both as a charging pad and stand that you can also fold and carry for easy mobility.
Wireless Charging designs continue to evolve.
This cool looking Qi Wireless Charger For iPhone Xs Xr X 8 Samsung Galaxy S8 S8+ S9 S9+
Luke “May the Force be With You” with this Aluminum Alloy Glass Transparent Clear, or White or Black Qi Wireless Charger. This beautiful charger is powerful thin, small, and convenient and for iPhone SE, 11, 11 Pro, X Xr Xs X 8 8+ Samsung Galaxy S6 S6 Edge S6 Edge+ S7 S7 Edge Note 5 Note 7 S8 S8+ S9 S9+.
- Supports Apples 7.5 Watt Frequency Fast Charge and includes 1.2m Apple Cable for the charger.
- QC3.0/2.0 Adapter and Cable are required to enable Samsung fast charge mode and is not included for Samsung S6 S6 Edge S7 S7 Edge S8 S8+ S9 S9+.
- Output: 5V/2A
- Quality Certification: CE, RoHS, FCC, CCC
- Compatible Brand: Apple, Samsung
- Power Source: USB
- Type: Qi Wireless Charger. 10W(Max) Quick Charge QI Wireless Charger
- Input: 5V/2A
- Feature: For iPhone SE, 11, X, 8 Plus; For Samsung Galaxy S9 S8 Plus Note 8 S7 S6 Edge
- Color: Transparent/Black/White
- Material: Aluminum Alloy + Glass
Fast Charge Qi Wireless Charging Stand
Qi Wireless Charging Stand. This stand works not only as a Qi Wireless Charger but acts as a convenient stand to view your phone either in the vertical or horizontal position so you can watch movies and videos.
With this Qi Wireless Charging Stand you can charge faster than a normal charger because the Strong Coils built-in the input support efficient conversion rate is 75%.
This Stand has a integrated smart chip inside it that stops the wireless charging pad from overheating, overvoltage, and short circuit.
It starts the moment you place down any wireless device or Qi device Standard Equipped with a Qi Wireless Cover. No cables or USB interfaces required. Supports fast wireless charging with output 9v/1.3A 10W, charging your mobile phone freely.
High compatibility. Supports all charging Smartphones with compatible Qi marked power supply pack. Built-in wireless charging receiver for iPhone SE/11/X/8 Plus, Samsung Note 8/S8/S8+/S7 edge/S7/Note5/S6/S6 edge/S6 edge plus and most other QI standard smartphones.
Older iPhones
Wireless charging technology continues to evolve and Apple added Wireless Charging to its 2017 iPhone lineup. If you have an iPhone Xs, Xr, X, iPhone 8 Plus, or iPhone 8 you can just place your phone on your charging pad or stand and you’re done.
If you have an older iPhone model though you have a problem because you still have to use Apple’s “Planned Obsolescence” Lightning Cable that constantly wears out on purpose. (Oh wait that’s just my cables). But there are alternatives out there that are simple Qi Wireless Receivers and Wireless Charging Pads like the one below.
This Qi Wireless Charging Receiver can slip under your iPhone’s case to instantly add wireless charging to your older iPhone. It also works with Wireless Charging Android devices such as Samsung Galaxy 6 7 8 9 etc…
QI Wireless Charger Receiver for iPhone 7 6 5 and Charger Pad for all other iPhone Models
This super thin Qi Wireless Charger Receiver slides between your iPhone and its case and turns your iPhone Model 7, 6, or 5 into a wireless charger for the included Qi Wireless Charging Pad.
This Qi Wireless Charging Pad can also work in your household for multiple models of Wireless Charging Cell Phones like the Samsung Galaxies and iPhone’s 8 through X’s for you and your family
This Qi Wireless Charger was designed with Qi inductive charging technology and equipped with a power-efficient idle mode that won’t overcharge your battery or waste energy.
Simply attach the receiver to your phone, leave your phone on the charging pad and the charging will start immediately! The wireless charger comes with a very slim wireless receiver that you attach to the back of your phone after plugging it into the charging port.
You do not need to remove your case for your phone to be charged. The iPhone Wireless charger works with these receivers perfectly. In fact if you have a phone case, then putting the receiver between your phone and the case is very convenient.
Highlights:
- Compatible: Apple iPhone
- Compatible: Works with Wireless Charging Android devices such as Samsung Galaxy 6,7,8, etc
- Type: Wireless Charger
- Power Source: USB
- Battery Capacity(mAh): Other
- Wireless Charger Color: Black and White
- Standard: QI Wireless Charging Standard
- Quality Certification: CE/FCC
- Package: Wireless Charging Pad + Cable + Instructions + Wireless Receiver
- Gross weight: About 100g
Benefits of Wireless Charging
The benefits of wireless charging are that wear on the charging port is reduced as mentioned earlier because you do not need to plug in your phone to an “Old Fashioned Charging Cable” all of the time something that often leads to charging port faults and requires repair.
There is no evidence that wireless charging degrades your smartphone battery faster than wired charging. It also doesn’t charge it as fast but is getting faster every day.
The Qi Wireless Chargers themselves also have no wear and tear and we are starting to see them in airports and public places like hotels, restaurants, and many other places. Car brands offering in-car wireless phone charging are Audi, Cadillac, Chevy, Ford, Kia, Lexus, Mini. Volkswagen, BMW, Hyundai, Mercedes, Peugeot, Tesla, Toyota, and Volvo.
So you will continue to see this technology continue to appear as we convert to it over the next ten years.
Wireless Chargers for your Cell Phone that we like and next on our list:
Phone cases with a built-in Qi Wireless Receiver. A good way to get protection for your phone and QI charging in one package. The price range is big, just like for any cell phone cases, but you can get one for under $30.
Qi Wireless Charger Receiver Case
Turn you iPhone 7 or 6 into Qi Wireless Charger Receiver with this sharp Qi Wireless Cell Phone Case For iPhone 7 6 6s and Plus. Intelligent charging with TI Chip embedded in the case.
Attention: This is not a wireless charger by itself. It cannot charge your cell phone until you put it on Wireless Charging Pad. This is a Qi Wireless Phone Case only and there is no charging pad with the package.
Ultra slim and stylish design to match your Phone with solid ABS plastic frame. Strong and durable metal movable connector for charging and protecting your phone.
- USB Ports: 1
- Output Interface: Lightning
- Output: 5V/1A
- Quality Certification: CE
- Compatible Brand: Apple
- Support Quick Charge Technology: No
- Power Source: USB
- Model Number: Charger receiver Case for Apple iPhone 7 7Plus 6 6s / 6 plus
- Type: Qi Wireless Charger
- Input: 5V/2A
Next, we have Combination Phone Cases with a built-in Qi Wireless Receiver and or a Qi Charger Transmitter Pad.
This a combination selection of Qi Wireless Charger Receiver Cases for iPhone 5 5s SE 6 6s 7 and or a Transmitter Pad.
This is to transform your older iPhone cord charging model into a convenient Qi Wireless Charger. Comes in Rose, Silver, Black, or Gold Cases and White or Black Charging pads,
- USB Ports: 1
- Output Interface: Lightning
- Output: 5V/1A
- Quality Certification: CE
- Compatible Brand: Apple
- Support Quick Charge Technology: No
- Power Source: USB
- Model Number: For iPhone 5 5s / 6 6s / 7 Qi Wireless Charger Receiver Case
- Input: 5V/2A
- Type: Qi Wireless charger receiver case
- Battery Capacity (mAh): 1001-2000
Note: Please make sure your device supports Qi standard, otherwise you may need to buy an adapter or wireless charging case first.
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