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What does Qi mean for wireless chargers? Well, Qi (pronounced "chee") is a certification standard for safe wireless charging maintained by the Wireless Power Consortium. Only products that have passed the WPC's rigorous testing can call themselves Qi-certified. We'll show you how to tell if a charger is Qi-certified in three easy ways.
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Why You'll Love This Tip
- Use any Qi-certified charger for Qi-enabled devices, even in other countries.
- Avoid unsafe charging and battery issues caused by fake Qi chargers.
- Reduce cord clutter and use the same Qi wireless charger for all your wireless charging-compatible devices.
How to Tell If a Wireless Charger Is Qi Certified
We'll teach you how to tell if a wireless charger is safe for iPhone by identifying whether it's Qi certified. For more expert device-safety tips, sign up for our free Tip of the Day newsletter. Here are three ways to tell if a wireless charger is Qi certified.
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Look for the Qi logo. Only Qi-certified chargers can display this icon.
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Check the packaging for either the Qi logo or a description stating that the charger is Qi certified.
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Search the product name on the Wireless Power Consortium's Qi-certification database.
If you're wondering, any iPhone 8 or newer will charge wirelessly with Qi-certified wireless chargers. Keep in mind that Apple chargers may not include the Qi logo. Now you know how to make sure you're charging your device safely with a well-tested charger! While you're at it, you may be interested to learn more about best iPhone charging practices to keep your battery in top condition and if you can use an iPad charger for iPhone.
