How to Wirelessly Charge your iPhone 8

You can charge your iPhone 8 wirelessly with compatible wireless chargers so that you can get more power without plugging in a cable. This is a new feature for the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X.

To charge the iPhone 8 wirelessly you need to buy a compatible charger. Apple sells two of them and is planning to sell their own wireless charger in 2018. You can also buy other qi wireless chargers to add to your home, office or car.

You’ll also find other wireless chargers around as you travel. We often see them in coffeeshops, hotels, airports and other public locations. Many times they are built into tables or other furniture. They are also increasingly common in new cars.

You need a qi wireless charger like the Belkin Boost Up wireless charger for the iPhone 8.

To wirelessly charge your iPhone 8, you just need to set it down on the charger, but you need to be aware of how you put the iPhone on the charger. Most of the wireless chargers are circular and you want to put the iPhone 8 in the middle of the charger. If you haphazardly put the iPhone 8 on the charger and it isn’t centered then it won’t likely charge.

When you successfully start wirelessly charging the iPhone 8 you will hear the charging noise, feel a vibration and see a charging icon on the screen. For the first week or so that you wirelessly charge the iPhone 8 you will need to pay attention to how you set it on the charger.

You also need to make sure you are using an iPhone 8 case or iPhone 8 Plus case that isn’t too thick. Most cases 3mm or less will work, and in some cases you may be able to charge with a case up to 5mm, but it will vary from charger to charger.

Make sure you put the iPhone 8 on the center of the charger, or it may not charge.

Apple sells the Belkin Boost Up Wireless Charger for the iPhone and the Mophie wireless charging base. They are $59.99 each and charge at 7.5W, which is about as fast as when you plug the iPhone 8 into a standard Apple charger. If you need more power faster, you’ll want to use this guide to fast charge your iPhone 8.

You can also buy many third party wireless chargers that support qi wireless charging. We’ve seen them for just over $10 on Amazon and for around $20 from companies we recognize, which means you can add wireless chargers around your house or office at a pretty affordable price.

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