Qi charging iPhone - all info on wireless charging

Since the iPhone 8, Apple has equipped its smartphones ex works to be compatible with the Qi standard. This allows you to charge the iPhone inductively in addition to normal charging. With the right accessories, the practical function can also be retrofitted to older iPhone models.

How Qi charging works on the iPhone

In order for you to charge your iPhone wirelessly, it must be equipped with a corresponding charging function. If you have an iPhone 8 or newer, this is installed by default. In addition to the charging function, you also need a suitable charging station. Since this is not included with the smartphone, you have to buy the station. Charging stations are available from Apple itself or from other manufacturers such as Belkin.Follow these steps to charge your iPhone wirelessly:

1. Connect the Qi charging station to a power source.
2. Then place the iPhone on the charging station with the display facing up.
3. After a few seconds, the charging process should then start automatically.

Qi charging retrofit - does that work at all?

Even with older iPhone models, you have the option of retrofitting the inductive charging function with the appropriate accessories. This works, for example, with a corresponding adapter, which you connect via the Lightning port of the iPhone and then attach to the back of the smartphone. Anschließend können Sie das iPhone über eine Qi-Ladestation aufladen. Alternativ zum reinen Adapter gibt es auch Hüllen, die über einen integrierten Qi-Adapter verfügen.