Just thinking about travel and paring down what would have to go with me - if I have an iPP charger, could I get something that would be the USB-C on one end and regular USB on the other that I could use to plug my watch cord into that iPP charger.
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Is there an adapter that will let me plug watch charger into iPP charger?
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There's a USB-C watch charger that would work with an ipad pro power adapter, if that's what you mean
Apple makes it.
It's short tho - 0.3m - oh looks like there's a 1m version too.
Oh okay, I was thinking of a usb-c to usb piece so I could use the Apple Watch charger I already have
Yep in theory that should work! I haven't tried it tho. Sorry I didn't totally understand the question.
Paring down travel items is liberating, but having to prioritize charging times of critical devices can be a hassle.
Yeah that’s true, although the phone is never really an issue when I’m traveling because I keep it plugged in to use Apple car play. The watch charges pretty quickly, so I can usually stick it on a charger right when I wake up and have it pretty much charged by the time I’m loaded up and ready, and then the iPP can charge during the night.
Obviously on a long trip, I’d bring a couple chargers, but just for a few days when I’m packing light, it would be really nice to not have so many.
The USB-C Apple Watch charger works great plugged into the actual iPad Pro too. Way more convenient than trying to plug it into the wall charger. That is what the 0.3 m charging puck is for I think.
I bought a Satechi puck that direct plugs into USB-C after seeing it launched. I was a little bit p’d when it arrived without a short extension it was supposed to come with and when I queried I was told Apple asked them not to include the extension because of the new 0.3m USB-C first party product.
Neither company comes out well from that story, but I like the direct attach approach for full-on minimalism. I can charge from my MBP, even while it’s charging (not if it was a base 13” of course as the puck obscures the second port on the same side), or the iPad Pro or it’s charger.
Neither company comes out well from that story, but I like the direct attach approach for full-on minimalism. I can charge from my MBP, even while it’s charging (not if it was a base 13” of course as the puck obscures the second port on the same side), or the iPad Pro or it’s charger.
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I find just using the usb c cable is the best way to go rather then having to use an adapter.
Yes. The adapter doesn't work with some of my stuff.
I'm going to test it out when I get back home.
This is probably my favorite apple watch non-band accessory:
Satechi Apple Watch Charger USB C [MFi-Certified] Portable Watch Charger – Compatible with Apple Watch Ultra and Series 9/8/7/6/SE/5/4/3/2/1 (Cable Not Included)
Satechi Apple Watch Charger USB C [MFi-Certified] Portable Watch Charger – Compatible with Apple Watch Ultra and Series 9/8/7/6/SE/5/4/3/2/1 (Cable Not Included)
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Does the USB Charger charge the watch faster, or is it just the convenience of just using the one USB C charger?
Convenience. The watch doesn’t support fast charging.
This is a great and very convenient charger. I was lucky enough to purchase it on the first day and got the cable with it. I guess they don’t come with the cable anymore but you don’t really need it. I’m using an iPP 12.9 and if it’s lying flat or upright the adapter works fine.This is probably my favorite apple watch non-band accessory:
Satechi Apple Watch Charger USB C [MFi-Certified] Portable Watch Charger – Compatible with Apple Watch Ultra and Series 9/8/7/6/SE/5/4/3/2/1 (Cable Not Included)
Satechi Apple Watch Charger USB C [MFi-Certified] Portable Watch Charger – Compatible with Apple Watch Ultra and Series 9/8/7/6/SE/5/4/3/2/1 (Cable Not Included)www.amazon.com
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