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Why does the power only go up to 7.5W for the iPhone 12 / 13 / 14 range? It seems much lower compared to Apple's own charger.

This is due to Apple regulations that limit the power for third party magnetic chargers and cables. However, from our internal testing, we actually found that Apple’s own 15W MagSafe Charger only holds 15W power for a few minutes, then decreases

When charging wirelessly, my device stops charging at 80%

This typically happens when your wireless charger is connected to an underpowered wall charger, such as a laptop USB port or an in-box 5W iPhone charger. Our wireless chargers typically require a wall charger with minimum 10W power. If you’re using a

What is wireless charging?

Also known as inductive charging, it’s another way to charge your smartphone, accessory, or other compatible device. Simply place it on a wireless charging device – it eliminates the need for charging cables. Please check our Is my device compatible

My iPhone and charger become warm when charging. Should I be concerned?

Not at all. An increase in temperature is a normal byproduct of Qi or MagSafe wireless charging. In general, electronics can support much higher temperatures (as compared to what human skin would consider warm or hot), and the devices and chargers

Is wireless charging safe?

It doesn’t present any particular risk. All of our wireless chargers have been tested by an independent laboratory and have been CE, FCC, and Qi certified.

Is wireless charging faster than charging with a cable?

Wired charging is, and will likely always remain, faster than wireless charging.

Are Native Union wireless chargers MFi certified?

Wireless charging doesn’t fall into the category of products that are subject to MFi certification. Therefore, our wireless chargers are not MFi certified, but you can rest assured they will work with all devices listed in the "compatibility" section

Does wireless charging support data transfer?

No. Wireless charging in general does not support data transfer.

Will Native Union wireless chargers charge my phone through a case?

That depends on the design of the case, but all of our wireless chargers are compatible with all of our cases. If your non-Native Union case is simply a protective case, as long as its back panel is no thicker than 3mm, wireless charging should work

How fast will a Native Union wireless charger charge my AirPods?

A full charge takes approximately 3-5 hours.

When using my wireless charger, how can I tell if my device is charging?

Your device should have an indicator or notification to let you know it's charging. If a notification doesn't pop up, check the battery symbol at the top of the screen to see if it indicates that it's charging. In addition, our wireless chargers have

Is my device compatible with wireless charging?

Compatible devices include, but are not limited to:  Apple iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max, iPhone XR, iPhone SE (2020), iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max (or above) Not sure which iPhone model you have

How fast will a Native Union wireless charger charge my phone?

For the iPhone 8 and above (including iPhone SE 2020), paired with a QC or PD wall charger, it’ll charge your phone at 7.5 Watts. For all non-Apple Qi compatible devices, it’ll charge your device between 5 to 10 Watts (with a supported device and a

Are my AirPods compatible with wireless charging?

As of writing this support article (March 2020), there are 3 models of AirPods. AirPods 1 (also known as AirPods with Charging Case) AirPods 2 (also known as AirPods with Wireless Charging Case) AirPods Pro  Only AirPods 2 and AirPods Pro are

Can I charge my Apple Watch with one of your wireless chargers?

Our wireless chargers do not support Apple Watch charging on the pads themselves, however, we do offer Drop XL Wireless Charger (Watch Edition), which includes an Apple Watch charging puck. Alternatively, you can use an Apple Watch charging cable

When charging my AirPods, the white light on my wireless charger blinks on and off. Is this a problem?

The white status LED may blink or switch off repeatedly while charging, but this does not affect the charging progress. On AirPods Pro, you can check charging status by tapping on the case. If the LED blinks orange, charging is still in progress. If

When charging wirelessly, my device is charging intermittently (charging turns on and off repeatedly)

This typically happens if the phone is not well centered on the charger (the device’s charging coil is not placed exactly on the center of the charging pad’s charging coil). Please note that a thick phone case, or weak wall charger can further

My wireless charger is not charging my device. What should I do?

Wireless charging is sensitive to the alignment of the charging coils (of the charger and the device). The size of the charging coil (~42mm) is actually much smaller than the size of the charging pad, so careful alignment is very important. You

My AirPods are completely out of battery, and don’t seem to charge

AirPods which have been completely out of battery for several days sometimes stop reacting to wireless charging. In this case, it usually does the trick to remove and place them on the charger again a few times until the AirPods LED turns orange for

Do your iPhone cases offer screen protection?

Our Clic iPhone cases have a subtle “bumper” so your iPhone screen is not touched when you place it face-down. For much more significant protection, however, we highly suggest pairing your Clic Case with a Screen Protector.