Qi2 – The Next Generation of Wireless Charging is Here.

Developed by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), Qi2 (pronounced “chee two”) was announced at CES 2023 to great fanfare. Winning three CES “Best of “awards and enthusiastically received by the technology media, it was clear that there was a lot of pent-up demand for what Qi2 could deliver.? Well, the waiting is over. Qi2 is officially on the market and poised to improve the wireless charging experience for consumers worldwide.

Why you should cut the cords and charge with Qi2

As technology advances, the needs and demands of tech-savvy users are advancing as well. With an ever-growing reliance on a wider variety of wireless devices, we require more efficient ways to charge those devices quickly, conveniently, and sustainably.

Enter Qi2, the new iteration of wireless products within Qi v2.0, the technical name for the next generation wireless charging standard from the WPC. ?Engineered with the consumer top-of-mind, Qi2 will change the world of wireless charging, making consumer’s lives simpler and more convenient. ?

Here’s how:

1.???? Qi2 is simpler

Consumer don’t want to have to worry about whether their phones and wireless chargers work together, whether their devices are safe or not, or are working together optimally.? That’s what standards are for.? Currently, some devices are Qi Certified while others are not. Non-certified devices may work with Qi Certified devices but may not charge as fast as they could. Some non-certified chargers may be unsafe or cause damage to your phone.? It can get pretty confusing! Thankfully, Qi v2.0 will unify the industry under one global standard, will resolve the confusion, and simplify the category for consumers and retailers alike.?

2.???? Qi2 is more efficient and faster We all want to get on with business and waiting for our electronics to charge can be incredibly frustrating… Enter Qi2! With its Magnetic Power Profile that works to create a perfect alignment between receivers and transmitters, Qi2 ensures devices and chargers align perfectly for the consumer every single time. This ultimately improves energy efficiency, resulting in faster charging as energy is not lost in the charging process.?And, connect your Qi2 Certified phone with a Qi2 Certified charger and you’ll get up to 15 W of charging power for a fast, safe charging experience.

1. Qi2 is more convenient

Ever go to bed, put your phone on your wireless charger, and wake up in the morning to find it didn’t fully charge or maybe didn’t charge at all because you didn’t line up the phone and charger correctly?? With Qi2’s Magnetic Power Profile, consumers no longer have to endure the hassle of trying to find the “charging sweet spot.”? Qi2’s magnets find the perfect alignment every time.

1. Qi2 is more sustainable

Charging cords tend to wear out due to the mechanical stress of daily plugging and unplugging, ending up as waste in landfills. Alternatively, Qi2 wireless chargers eliminate that mechanical stress and don’t wear out, reducing needless waste.

Simplifying the wireless charging industry, more energy efficient, faster charging, greater convenience and more sustainable…you can see why we’re so excited about Qi2’s launching.? Look for new Qi2 products to start appearing at retail throughout the holiday season!

Learn more about the world’s leading wireless charging standard here: https://www.chargewithqi.com

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