Answering the 5 most asked questions about wireless charging Does finding the charging cable and brick, plugging it into the power source, and connecting it to your device seem too much work for you? No worries, innovation has got you covered. With the introduction of wireless charging, the minimal task of charging your device has become even more effortless. But how safe are they for your devices?

Some benefits of wireless chargers

Before answering the questions, let us see what the benefits of this new technology are:-

• Improved safety - Wireless chargers have reduced the number of cords used for charging, which means that there are lesser chances of electrical faults. Also with the advancement of hackers, any wires connected to your device can be used as a method to access your device, but with wireless chargers, there is no such risk. 

• Multiple devices, one charger- Many wireless chargers come with the perk of charging 2 or even 3 devices at once. Hence, even reduced clutter of cables.

• Negligible wear and tear - Again, as there are fewer cords involved in wireless charging, there is very minimal wear and tear. This comes as a long-term benefit as you now have to buy chargers less often.

• Style and convenience - Now don’t lie, wireless chargers look way cooler than regular charging bricks. It feels like tech from some sci-fi movies. Also, other than looking cool, you have to agree that just placing your device on a surface is pretty convenient. 

Most asked questions

Now after knowing all these things, let us find out the answers to some questions pertaining to wireless charging and see if they satisfy your requirements or not.

Q1. Does wireless charging work through cases?

Ans: Mostly yes. Cases don’t usually hamper wireless charging, but if the case is quite thick, it can slow down the charging process or may not even charge. So, even though cases do not interfere with wireless charging, it is better to charge your device without cases to get the optimum output.

Q2. Can I wirelessly charge my device overnight?

Ans: Without any worries. Most modern android devices and all Apple devices come with built-in smart chips which automatically disconnect the device from charging when it reaches full charge. This solves the problem of overcharging and overheating your smartphone.

Q3. How do I know which wireless charger is best for my device?

Ans: The first thing you should check before buying any wireless charger is whether it is Qi certified or not. Products have to go through rigorous testing and laboratory tests to obtain Qi certificate. Qi certificate can be said to be the gold standard for wireless chargers. Then, you should check how much wireless charging output your device supports. iPhones (8 onwards) support wireless charging of 7.5 W.

Q4. Can MagSafe charger overheat my iPhone and damage my battery?

Ans: Yes and No. It is true that charging through MagSafe can cause heating up of the device to some extent, but so is the case with any ordinary charger. So, if you avoid charging when the device is hot, you will have no issues. Also, avoid using your phone while charging.

Q5. Which iPhones support wireless charging?

Ans: All variants of iPhone from iPhone 8 onwards support wireless charging.

Is wireless charging better than wired charging?

It is not worse that’s for sure. If you want your device to charge from 0 to 100% within 20-30 mins, then you should stick with wired charging as such high-energy outlets for wireless charging are still under development. But if you are ok with your device taking a healthy amount of time for charging, wireless charging is surely an option for you. Other than that, wireless chargers look cool and add to the aesthetics of your home and workspace.