Power Center USA is dedicated to helping you simplify and automate charging with wireless power transfer. Here are some of our most frequently asked questions. If you don’t find the answer you are looking for here reach out to us directly!
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How does Wireless Power Transfer work?Sometimes referred to as smart charging or wireless charging, wireless power transfer utilizes time-varying electric, magnetic, and electromagnetic technology to transmit energy for short or long-range power transfer. No wires, cords, or batteries!
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How do I use WPT for my phone?Newer generation iPhone and Android phones are already set up for smart charging. Older devices can use a charging ring to access WPT. If you are using an all-access charging pad you will need to activate WPT in your in-phone app settings, then set it on the pad to charge. For long-range charging, you will have to login with the service provider’s password, kind of like when signing into Wi-Fi.
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How do I use WPT for my laptop?Newer generation notebooks and laptops are already set up for smart charging. Older devices can use a charging ring to access WPT. Just log in to charge within the charging range. It’s similar to logging in to Wi-Fi access.
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What types of devices can be wirelessly charged?There is a growing list of devices that can be wirelessly charged. WPT technology is inspiring a whole new generation of wireless devices! Charge your smartwatches, notebooks, laptops, Bluetooth headsets, thermostats, smoke detectors, video doorbells, keyless entry access controls, touchless flush, faucets, and soap dispensers, security cameras, security control panels, power window treatments, barcode scanners, electronic price labels, keyboards, your computer mouse, smart furniture, speakers, AI headsets, gaming controllers, robotic arms, sensors, monitors, USB lights, digital signs, jewelry case lighting, AV equipment, and more!
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Do I have to pay for power at participating Power Center USA Authorized merchants?That is entirely up to the merchant. They can provide free or fee-based smart charging.
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How many wireless chargers do I need in my home?This will vary by the size of your home and what types of devices you need charged. It will likely be a combination of ceiling, wall, and desk-mounted short and long-range chargers. We will work with you to ensure seamless and automated charging in every room.
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How many wireless chargers do I need in my office, business, or industrial space?This will vary by the size of your place of business and what types of devices you need charged. It will likely be a combination of ceiling, wall, and desk-mounted short and long-range chargers. We will work with you to ensure seamless and automated charging in every are you need access.
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What are the benefits of WPT?Imagine never having to charge your smartphone again! There are countless benefits to WPT. Now you can install and upgrade to mobile devices without wires, cables, or batteries. This can increase productivity, improve security, improve safety, minimize facility checklist items, improve hygiene, provide better customer service, create a more comfortable user experience, and more.
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How are my smart chargers installed?We have ceiling, wall, and desk-mounted designs that provide both short and long-range charging. No matter where they are mounted, they can be repositioned as your needs change. We even have integrated options such as lights with WPT capabilities.
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Do you have industry-specific WPT solutions?Yes! There is no industry or business that won’t benefit from smart charging, but we also provide industry and business-specific solutions. From hotels to cafés, restaurants, bars, industrial plants, homes, offices, retailers, and more. We will fully customize your WPT layout.
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Can WPT help with hygiene and COVID-19 protocols?Yes! We help you minimize high-touch areas by continuously charging power doors, keyless entry, and touch-free control panels. Charging cords are rarely cleaned and teeming with bacteria, now you don’t need them. Upgrade your bathroom to touchless flush, faucets, and soap dispensers.
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Can I manage and monitor my WPT and devices?You can manage your personal or professional WPT network from your smart app. Log in to turn chargers on and off, change access passwords, manage free or fee-based access, monitor how many devices are being used per day, week, or month, and more.
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How do I turn WPT on and off?Just login to your intuitive software and turn individual chargers on and off as you wish.
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Is WPT safe?Yes! Not only is our technology in full compliance with global safety standards and regulations, but you are already surrounded by the time-varying electric, magnetic, and electromagnetic fields we use to smart charge your devices.