Wireless charging station: what is it and how exactly does it work?

Wireless charging station: what is it and how exactly does it work?

 

3 different chargers for your smartwatch, phone, and earbuds. That's also 3 different cables and 3 places you need to charge your devices. Or worse, you have to charge them one by one, which takes more time.


The 3 in 1 wireless charging station is the ideal solution for this. A docking station allows you to charge your mobile phone, Smart Watch, and AirPods at the same time.


Read on to find out exactly how this works.

Wireless charging: this is how it works

Wireless charging, also known as Qi charging, is a way to charge your phone without a cable. Wireless charging offers convenience and freedom. You don't have to bother with cables and plugs, just place your mobile phone, Smart Watch and AirPods on the wireless charging station and the charging process starts automatically. Then go back to what you were doing.


Wireless charging works with two coils, one located in the charging dock and the other in your device. The two coils work together through Qi technology, which uses a magnetic field. When you attach your phone to the charging station, the magnetic field is activated and your phone starts charging.

Apple MagSafe

MagSafe is a wireless charging system designed specifically for Apple devices. It works, just like other manufacturers' wireless chargers, with two coils that attract each other, activating charging. The magnet in the iPhone enables wireless charging of the iPhone using different types of wireless chargers.

Is wireless charging harmful to your battery?

Wireless charging isn't bad for your battery. It actually releases more heat than wired charging, which can increase the temperature of your device. This suggests that wireless charging may be harmful to your device. However, the temperature rise is not large enough to harm your device.


The thickness of your case also plays a role in wireless charging, as does the temperature of your smartphone. An Apple case with MagSafe enables wireless charging despite the thickness of the case. For cases without MagSafe, the thickness can affect charging because your iPhone won't be able to adhere properly to the wireless charging pad.

Myths about wireless charging

There are many different opinions about wireless charging, which has caused confusion for many people. Opinions and reality have become confused, giving rise to myths. Below we list the 5 most common myths about wireless chargers:

1: You cannot charge your phone with a case

Wireless charging works fine with most phone cases as long as they aren't too thick or made of metal. Thin, non-metallic cases generally do not pose a problem for wireless charging.

2: Wireless charging too often will harm your battery


Due to the heat generated during wireless charging, it is often assumed that this equates to battery damage. Wireless charging, on the other hand, can extend battery life. By charging your battery multiple times and keeping it between 20% and 80%, you will improve the life of your battery.

3: Wireless charging is inefficient

Anyone looking for a wireless charger will quickly find that there are many different wireless chargers with a unique price and/or functionality. If a wireless charger charges slowly or doesn't always work, the wrong adapter may have been used. This ensures that the output does not work optimally, which makes it appear that the wireless charger is inefficient.


Therefore, make sure you buy an adapter that is compatible with your wireless charger.

4: Wireless charging can harm people through radiation

The wireless charger only emits electromagnetic radiation when a phone, smartwatch, or earphone case is attached to it. Once a device is attached to the charging panel, electromagnetic radiation is only emitted in the immediate vicinity of the device. Wireless charging is therefore harmless to humans.

5: Wireless charging is more expensive than cable charging

Wireless chargers are available in different price ranges depending on quality, brand and functionality. There are affordable options available that offer excellent wireless charging performance without charging high prices.


Check out our range of wireless chargers where we offer wireless chargers from $6.98 to $37.98.

Key Takeaway

Wireless charging stations come in different shapes and sizes. They give you a little more freedom than a corded charger, no more searching for or untangling cords. You can charge your phone, smartwatch, and earbuds at the same time. All in all, the wireless charger is a suitable option to make your life easier.