Do latest Apple Watches support wireless charging?

[Geohord]

Hello users, would like to know if latest Apple watches like Series 6 and SE support wireless charging, and if they do, is it standard or not? For example Qi used to charge Samsung Galaxy phones could be used to charge the Apple Watch or is it Apple-only?

I ask this question since don't want to carry with me the proprietary Apple charger for the iWatch, battery doesn't last long.

 

[JBaby]

Watch has always supported wireless charging. Just not Qi.

 

[Apple_Robert]

JBaby is correct. Apple even sells a charger that allows you to charger your watch wirelessly. You just can’t fast charge your watch.

 

[Beau10]

I think there's a slight communication breakdown here.

You can only charge the watch with wireless charging... there is no port on the device. But it requires a special type of charger and you need a device w/ that type of 'puck' to do so.

 

[Geohord]

I want to know about Qi, the regular one that can charge the iPhones. I mean if it's mandatory to have the proprietary cable which only suits the iWatch.

 

[Apple_Robert]

I want to know about Qi, the regular one that can charge the iPhones. I mean if it's mandatory to have the proprietary cable which only suits the iWatch.

There is no Qi charging with the Apple Watch. That may come next year.

 

[Geohord]

Thank you, the "wireless" charging thing was a little bit misleading. I know you love your watches and all of that, but I try to keep it as neutral as possible.

 

[Apple_Robert]

Thank you, the "wireless" charging thing was a little bit misleading. I know you love your watches and all of that, but I try to keep it as neutral as possible.

Wireless charging is not the same things as Qi charging. There was no misleading on our part.

 

[user1234]

No Qi charging. There are compact third party travel chargers but no Qi.

 

[Ericdjensen]

Cmon guys, it’s pretty clear what he meant. No, you still can’t use any regular qi charger

 

[TiggrToo]

but I try to keep it as neutral as possible.

You posted on an Apple forum on an Apple Watch thread about an Apple Watch. Dunno where neutrality comes in TBH, but I digress...

 

[edhchoe]

it charges wirelessly. But you need a charging cable to charge. But the watch doesnt come with a charger.
you have to have your own charger.
Awesome....

my toothbrush has its own charging cable as well.
my shaver does also.
my tesla does too.

 

[JBaby]

Thank you, the "wireless" charging thing was a little bit misleading. I know you love your watches and all of that, but I try to keep it as neutral as possible.

I didn’t mislead you at all. I answered your question. There’s no reason to put “wireless” in quotes. Just because it’s not Qi doesn’t mean it’s not still wireless.

 

[TiggrToo]

it charges wirelessly. But you need a charging cable to charge. But the watch doesnt come with a charger.
you have to have your own charger.
Awesome....

my toothbrush has its own charging cable as well.
my shaver does also.
my tesla does too.

It does come with a charging cable. No initial “but” about it.

I for one had zero need for “yet another” 5w block - I’ve got more of them than I know what to do with.

 

[JBaby]

It does come with a charging cable. No initial “but” about it.

I for one had zero need for “yet another” 5w block - I’ve got more of them than I know what to do with.

I never even take mine out of the boxes. I have a lot of cords and earbuds in still in their boxes too. My Watch puck is still in the box too. I always prefer 3rd party options better.

 

[Apple_Robert]

I never even take mine out of the boxes. I have a lot of cords and earbuds in still in their boxes too. My Watch puck is still in the box too. I always prefer 3rd party options better.

As long as you make sure to put Apple certified third party, you should be fine.

 

[JBaby]

As long as you make sure to put Apple certified third party, you should be fine.

Most definitely. I check the MFI site. Satechi makes a lot of gear for  devices. This is my favorite way to charge. It’s the most convenient way for me since I’m disabled and I only use 10ft cables because they reach to my bed with slack. This is my travel charger.