Which wireless charger should I choose?
Wireless
chargers come in all shapes and sizes, from docks that plug into a wall
outlet, to mats that work out of a USB socket, to wireless chargers
integrated with your furniture. No matter what type of handset you have,
and what budget you're working to, you should be able to find something
to suit it — official devices from your phone's manufacturer are a good
place to start, although they tend to be a little pricier than
third-party offerings.
Just make sure you buy something that's
properly compatible with your device. Some phones are only compatible
with Qi, while others work with the PMA (Power Matters Alliance)
standard. The difference is that Qi works with wavelengths of 100-205
KHz and PMA uses wavelengths of 277-357 KHz. Some devices, such as the
Galaxy S6 and its variants, support both standards.
Charging your phone
One you have a wireless charger,
all you need to do is plug it into a power source and you can place
your phone on it to start filling the battery. The battery level should
start rising after a few moments. There are no special settings to
configure, no switch to flick — the message on the battery screen will
read Charging wirelessly so you know the connection is working.
The
charging might be slightly slower than it is from a standard charger,
but it's much more convenient. Most estimates put it around 20 percent
slower than cabled charging, although Samsung offers fast-charging
wireless chargers for the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus and Galaxy Note 5. If you turn your phone off to charge it'll fill up much faster too.
Benefits of wireless charging
The
best part about wireless chargers is that there's no need to plug in or
unplug your phone, you just drop it on your wireless charger and away
you go.
If you have a dock-style wireless charger, you can sit
your phone next to your computer while it charges, so it's always ready
to display new notifications. Using a pad charger will protect your
phone from bumps and scrapes on your desk.
If you're interested in any of the charging docks pictured in this article, here are the Amazon links.
Do you use a wireless charger? Do you think wireless charging is better than fast-charging? Tell us about it in the comments.
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
How to wirelessly charge your Android device
The wireless charging standard used most commonly in Android phones is called Qi, and you can find a comprehensive list of compatible devices here.
The handsets we mentioned above are among those that have Qi support
built-in; other phones can be made compatible with an adapter. Check out
what's needed for your handset and you're ready to get going.
You know something's popular when Ikea gets on board. / © IKEA
Some phones, such as the Galaxy S6, support both Qi and PMA charging standards. / © Samsung
You can even get portable wireless chargers, like this one from Mondpalast. / © Mondpalast
Wireless charging also helps prevent wear and tear in the
cable and charging port areas. And with the emergence of USB Type-C,
using wireless chargers will allow you to side-step that irritating
transition phase from one USB type to another, and save you having to
hunt for the right charger for your phone.
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