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Wireless charger with USB outlet (self.technology)
submitted 1 year ago by Sim to c/technology@lemmy.world
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Has anyone seen a wireless charger that also has a USB outlet port?

The objective is to wirelessly charge a phone overnight, but at some bedtimes/lazy mornings I want to use my device when it's low on battery so require a cable.

Current solution: don't bother with wireless. Another solution - use a dual outlet charger (or two chargers), one cable to the pad and a spare.

The reason I can't find one is probably because manufacturers need to deal with power requirements if a user tries to use pad and outlet at the same time, or has to turn one outlet off if the other is in use.

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[–] ChonkyOwlbear@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I have this table lamp with both a wireless charger and USB plug built in. Had it for a few years and it works great.

https://www.amazon.com/Bedside-Control-Wireless-Dimmable-Nightstand/dp/B08K94FXQ7/ref=asc_df_B08K94FXQ7/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=475826875892&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2166184637231795338&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9021712&hvtargid=pla-1027994227590&psc=1&mcid=99fc1361db9e344ebd58f3d4a10e1e58&gclid=CjwKCAiA7t6sBhAiEiwAsaieYmOkxf17vvJvR5cnsWNzEylUn1OjzmOYdeF_Y0qxd9MHVRASxMJ5MRoC9tMQAvD_BwE

[–] Sim 1 points 1 year ago

Thanks - I'm looking for a pad with no other features other than the USB output, but this does have that outlet.

[–] DontTreadOnBigfoot@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Currently sold out but it exists

Edit: here's another

[–] Sim 1 points 1 year ago

Nice, thanks! That's the sort of thing, especially the second one that has USB-C out as well. Neat.

[–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago

By usb you mean USB-A? What kind of crazy phone are you using? Most Qi chargers run off a usb c cable specifically so you can just unplug the charger and plug in your phone. Perhaps you can explain in more detail what you are looking for as this is how I understood your question but it doesn't make sense.

[–] Ebby@lemmy.ssba.com 1 points 1 year ago

If the recall IKEA had something like that. Mine is a really old model so I don't know if the same thing is sold today.