Charge iPhone 8 wirelessly - how it works

The iPhone 8 is the first iPhone that you can charge wirelessly. We'll show you how it's done and what you need to consider.

Charge iPhone 8 wirelessly: options at a glance

• To charge the iPhone 8 wirelessly, all you have to do is place it on a suitable charging station. You are not bound by Apple products.
• Apple uses the Qi standard for wireless charging. There are other standards for inductive charging, but Qi has now become established.
• When buying a charging station, make sure that it is a device with the Qi standard. At Amazon you can find cheap charging stations from just 10 euros - for example from CSL or Anker.
• Most car manufacturers are now also upgrading their models with Qi charging stations. IKEA also has lamps and tables on offer, in which a Qi charging station is installed.

In the next practical tip, we will show you how to pre-order the new iPhone 8.