Ikea Wireless Chargers

Mrs Cee Jay · 20-04-2015, 11:19

I have just seen on Facebook, that Ikea are now selling wireless furniture and charging pads. Look good and reasonable prices.

gomezz · 20-04-2015, 11:47

Personally, the way I sit in a comfy chair with a side table, I prefer to use a charger stand which makes it easier to keep an eye on and react to notifications. I have a second stand by the side of my bed, again so I can see the screen without sitting up. I also have a number of small plate stands scattered round the rest of the house to park the phone in sight while I do the housework etc.

A flat charger plate is really only any good if working at a desk or possibly on a pub table like the old style video games.

Synthetic42 · 20-04-2015, 11:51

I guess a bedside cabinet / table that had this technology would be useful, means your phone would be fulling charged when you wake up in the morning

jonmorris · 20-04-2015, 12:01

I've purchased two of these so far, and intend to get the circular cutter so I can drill a hole in my computer desk and put one of the embedded ones in (if you already have a desk with a hole for wires, you don't even need to drill). It's neat because it's a wireless charger when flush, or you can push and it pops up to reveal a USB socket - which I believe is 2.1A and so good for fast charging (nb; not the fastest charging as in Qualcomm's 12V Quick Charge, but still pretty good). [Info here: http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/90291877/ ]

I got these;

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/00280699/
http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/20280684/

I'm very happy with them, even though my main 'daily driver' phone doesn't actually support wireless charging! It's perfect for charging my N7, G3 and some other devices though - and the USB port is nicely hidden away, but allows you to charge anything.

I did notice that Ikea only seems to have the single charging pads if you just want a simple charger (not the twin or even triple ones) in store, and I couldn't find the one that you can embed in a desk.

Next on my list will be the bedside tables.

As you can see, I'm quite keen to have a wireless charger available just about everywhere I am in the house!

WelshBluebird · 20-04-2015, 12:02

Personally, having a wireless charger works brilliantly at my desk in work. As when I put my phone down, if it needs a top up I just put it down on the charger. For the same reason I think such technology in coffee tables, tables in cafes / pubs etc would work really well too. However I am still to be convinced about how well it would work on a bedside table.

Synthetic42 · 20-04-2015, 13:10

How come? I can't be among the minority that keep their phones on their beside cabinet overnight, unless there's some damage to be done by "charging" constantly overnight

jonmorris · 20-04-2015, 16:20

Only fear I'd have with a bedside wireless charger is knocking it and waking up to a low/dead battery.

Some handsets, like the G3, need quite precise positioning.

WelshBluebird · 20-04-2015, 16:31

For me anyway, I generally use my phone in some way during the night. Be it listening to podcasts / music or messaging my girlfriend. Especially when listening to podcasts or music when I had headphones in, it is almost impossible for me not to end up moving the device off the wireless charger.

And yes I know using such a device like that isn't good for your sleeping pattern, but ah well!

jonmorris · 20-04-2015, 16:35

I don't know. Go to bed 9pm, go to sleep 4am...

dragonrapide · 20-04-2015, 16:49

It would be good if IKEA named the phones it doesn't charge. Would it charge an iPhone4 for instance.

gomezz · 20-04-2015, 16:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonmorris

Some handsets, like the G3, need quite precise positioning.

Another good reason to use a stand rather than a flat plate.

gomezz · 20-04-2015, 16:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by WelshBluebird

For me anyway, I generally use my phone in some way during the night. Be it listening to podcasts / music

I use a Bluetooth speaker / large digit alarm clock to do that.

jonmorris · 20-04-2015, 19:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by dragonrapide

It would be good if IKEA named the phones it doesn't charge. Would it charge an iPhone4 for instance.

It charges devices supporting Qi charging, or a device with a suitable shell accessory. Ikea sell these too.

20-04-2015, 11:19	#1
Mrs Cee Jay Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 957	Ikea Wireless Chargers I have just seen on Facebook, that Ikea are now selling wireless furniture and charging pads. Look good and reasonable prices.

20-04-2015, 11:47	#2
gomezz Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Buckingham Posts: 28,590	Personally, the way I sit in a comfy chair with a side table, I prefer to use a charger stand which makes it easier to keep an eye on and react to notifications. I have a second stand by the side of my bed, again so I can see the screen without sitting up. I also have a number of small plate stands scattered round the rest of the house to park the phone in sight while I do the housework etc. A flat charger plate is really only any good if working at a desk or possibly on a pub table like the old style video games.

20-04-2015, 11:51	#3
Synthetic42 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Newcastle Posts: 1,510	I guess a bedside cabinet / table that had this technology would be useful, means your phone would be fulling charged when you wake up in the morning

20-04-2015, 12:01	#4
jonmorris Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: a land filled with trolls Posts: 12,018	I've purchased two of these so far, and intend to get the circular cutter so I can drill a hole in my computer desk and put one of the embedded ones in (if you already have a desk with a hole for wires, you don't even need to drill). It's neat because it's a wireless charger when flush, or you can push and it pops up to reveal a USB socket - which I believe is 2.1A and so good for fast charging (nb; not the fastest charging as in Qualcomm's 12V Quick Charge, but still pretty good). [Info here: http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/90291877/ ] I got these; http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/00280699/ http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/20280684/ I'm very happy with them, even though my main 'daily driver' phone doesn't actually support wireless charging! It's perfect for charging my N7, G3 and some other devices though - and the USB port is nicely hidden away, but allows you to charge anything. I did notice that Ikea only seems to have the single charging pads if you just want a simple charger (not the twin or even triple ones) in store, and I couldn't find the one that you can embed in a desk. Next on my list will be the bedside tables. As you can see, I'm quite keen to have a wireless charger available just about everywhere I am in the house!

20-04-2015, 12:02	#5
WelshBluebird Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 720	Personally, having a wireless charger works brilliantly at my desk in work. As when I put my phone down, if it needs a top up I just put it down on the charger. For the same reason I think such technology in coffee tables, tables in cafes / pubs etc would work really well too. However I am still to be convinced about how well it would work on a bedside table.

20-04-2015, 13:10	#6
Synthetic42 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Newcastle Posts: 1,510	How come? I can't be among the minority that keep their phones on their beside cabinet overnight, unless there's some damage to be done by "charging" constantly overnight

20-04-2015, 16:20	#7
jonmorris Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: a land filled with trolls Posts: 12,018	Only fear I'd have with a bedside wireless charger is knocking it and waking up to a low/dead battery. Some handsets, like the G3, need quite precise positioning.

20-04-2015, 16:31	#8
WelshBluebird Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 720	For me anyway, I generally use my phone in some way during the night. Be it listening to podcasts / music or messaging my girlfriend. Especially when listening to podcasts or music when I had headphones in, it is almost impossible for me not to end up moving the device off the wireless charger. And yes I know using such a device like that isn't good for your sleeping pattern, but ah well!

20-04-2015, 16:35	#9
jonmorris Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: a land filled with trolls Posts: 12,018	I don't know. Go to bed 9pm, go to sleep 4am...

20-04-2015, 16:49	#10
dragonrapide Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: shoreham-by-sea Posts: 827	It would be good if IKEA named the phones it doesn't charge. Would it charge an iPhone4 for instance.

20-04-2015, 16:53	#11
gomezz Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Buckingham Posts: 28,590	Quote: Originally Posted by jonmorris Some handsets, like the G3, need quite precise positioning. Another good reason to use a stand rather than a flat plate.

20-04-2015, 16:55	#12
gomezz Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Buckingham Posts: 28,590	Quote: Originally Posted by WelshBluebird For me anyway, I generally use my phone in some way during the night. Be it listening to podcasts / music I use a Bluetooth speaker / large digit alarm clock to do that.

20-04-2015, 19:40	#13
jonmorris Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: a land filled with trolls Posts: 12,018	Quote: Originally Posted by dragonrapide It would be good if IKEA named the phones it doesn't charge. Would it charge an iPhone4 for instance. It charges devices supporting Qi charging, or a device with a suitable shell accessory. Ikea sell these too.

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