Aircharge-Qi App guides you to more than 5,000 Qi wireless charging locations

Currently, there are more than 5,000 existing locations deployed around the globe, and the WPC predicts this will increase rapidly as support for Qi wireless charging from major mobile phone manufacturers continues to accelerate, driving widespread consumer awareness and adoption. Qi wireless charging provides a convenient and safe method for powering consumers’ mobile devices throughout their day without having to carry a charger, cable or battery pack. Whether the need is to charge at home, in the car, the office, a coffee shop, restaurant, airport lounge, hotel or even at the gym, an established and rapidly expanding ecosystem is enabling this. The new Aircharge-Qi wireless charging locator app helps consumers to locate nearby public charging spots so they can charge mobile device wirelessly.

The app, designed and managed by Aircharge -- recently elected as chair of the WPC Infrastructure Application Group (IAG) and co-chair of its Promotional Working Group (PWG) -- already includes more than 5000 public locations worldwide. These include all Aircharge installed locations as well as all other Qi wireless charging locations via input from a number of WPC members. This illustrates how large the rapidly expanding ecosystem for Qi wireless charging is, already fifteen times greater than that of public available infrastructure supporting other wireless power standards. 

Users of the App can choose to set a battery percentage threshold, which when reached, triggers an alert to prompt them to locate a charging location. Using the map function, they can quickly locate and be directed to a nearby venue which offers Qi-enabled wireless charging. Consumers can also switch to a list view to view details about a nearby venue and view its distance from their current location. Additional features include the ability to leave user feedback and experiences at each specific location. Collectively these features not only supply a convenient tool for general consumers but also a powerful portal for businesses to drive traffic to their location.

The Aircharge-Qi wireless charger locator app is available to download now on iOS and Android and from the relevant App stores. It can also be downloaded from the Aircharge website. It will be available on the Windows platform in early March. All public Qi-enabled locations can be added to the App via the Aircharge team. Please contact Aircharge for details.

About Aircharge

Aircharge, a division of Ergo, offers the latest in wireless charging solutions for the office, home & public spaces, and is one of the most progressive designers of technology-driven interiors products in the UK.

Aircharge is partnering with leading brands to accelerate the adoption of wireless charging on a global scale. Via its range of products and accessories, Aircharge can enable any mobile device to charge wirelessly. Aircharge is a member of the Wireless Power Consortium and all Aircharge products are fully compatible with all devices supporting its Qi global interoperable wireless charging standard.

The Aircharge product range, incorporating the latest technologies, can be integrated into any environment including the home, the workplace or a hospitality venue. Responding to rapidly changing trends in working practices, technology and legislation, Aircharge offers a clever solution with simple installation & smart design.

Aircharge is a registered trademark of Ergo. All other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright © 2015. All rights reserved.

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