1 week Ago
I recently acquired an Apple Watch and now I find myself in need of something to charge my iPhone, earbuds and the watch. It’s a good job that the iWALK StandMe Auto turned up on my desk for review as it’s a little bit different and rather handy as a bedside charging station. Described as the world’s first 3-in-1 wireless charging stand, it will change how you power your various bits of tech.
Inside the box there is a 20W U.S. charger which can handle mains voltages from 10o to 240V.
You also get a 1.5m USB-C cable. To start with, there’s a MagSafe wireless charging pad on the top of the charging station that can tilt through 65 degrees.
Beneath the tilting charging platform is a shelf for charging a pair of Apple AirPods or other wireless chargeable earbuds. Finally, there is a spring-loaded, pop-out shelf for recharging an Apple Watch. All three devices can be charged simultaneously.
What makes the iWALK StandMe Auto stand out is its Auto Rotation technology. You can automatically rotate the MagSafe pad from portrait to landscape modes with the wave of a hand over the built-in infrared sensor at the back of the MagSafe platform. A simple wave of the hand above the sensor rotates the phone so you can put from portrait to landscape when you want to put your phone into standby mode or when you want to watch a movie.
At first, I thought the Auto Rotation feature might prove to be a bit of a gimmick but it’s actually very useful and means no more fumbling with your phone while it’s charging and you can switch the aspect with just a hand gesture. As mentioned, the StandMe Auto has an adjustable viewing angle which can tilt the charging platform up to of 65 degrees for comfortable viewing of your phone’s screen without straining, making it ideal for video calls, streaming or checking notifications. Compared to some charging stations, the iWALK StandMe Auto looks sleek and stylish, making it ideal for desktop or nightstand use.
The small footprint means it takes up no more space than a glass of water. Verdict: This handy little charging station is more than a gimmick. The automatic rotating charging pad is genuinely useful and you can wirelessly charge your iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch with ease.
The downside is the device isn’t Qi2 compatible so the power is restricted to 7.5W phone charging rather than 15W offered by Qi2. The overall power budget is 15W shared between three devices.
If you want a 3-in-1 charging station, the iWALK StandMe Auto is well worth a look. Pricing & Availability: The iWALK StandMe Auto 3-in-1 Charging Station is available now from Amazon U.S.
and costs $69.99. Tech Specs:.
