Andrew_OSU

JP234 said:

Andrew_OSU said:

JP234 said:

A bit late out the gate this time, Belkin. We have a 2022 Volvo XC40 with a built in wireless charger. Just put the phone on a pad on the console (in a cubbyhole ahead of the shifter), and it charges it right up. Assuming pretty much all new cars above the most basic models/trims either already have it or will in a year.

Just won’t charge as fast. That will charge at 7.5W versus this at 15W. That’s the big difference.

So what? Why do I need to charge it faster when I can make and take calls & texts without ever touching it, and never taking it off the charger?

That’s up to you whether you care or not. Personally I don’t drive long distances and i need my phone to charge as quick as possible. 7.5W is slow and barely worth it for me. I have a 7.5W charger now and will greatly benefit from up to twice as fast speeds.

darkvader said:

maggot777 said:

So there’s no way this basic piece of equipment could have cost less than $99?  

And it's Belkin, not exactly a name that suggests quality.

I see no reason to care if Apple "approves" of my car charger.  Wireless charging is a standard, what Apple "approves" should have nothing to do with your purchase decisions.

Correct, Qi is a wireless charging standard. Devices can get approved to ensure they are following the Qi spec. Just like Qi, MagSafe is a DIFFERENT standard from Apple. MagSafe chargers actually buy the charging component directly from Apple who tests it and certifies it and guarantees it meets those standards. Any Qi charger can have drastically different performance and won’t charge your iPhone at 15W.

CAGALUN said:

I got this one from Sindox last year on Amazon;  and it supports 15W charging for a whole lot less money.  Works superbly and strong hold as well.  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08QZ8Y9DS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Not MagSafe. Just a Qi charger. It’s only charging your phone at 7.5W and it says as much buried on the product page. It can do up to 15W, just not with iPhones.

JP234 said:

A bit late out the gate this time, Belkin. We have a 2022 Volvo XC40 with a built in wireless charger. Just put the phone on a pad on the console (in a cubbyhole ahead of the shifter), and it charges it right up. Assuming pretty much all new cars above the most basic models/trims either already have it or will in a year.

Just won’t charge as fast. That will charge at 7.5W versus this at 15W. That’s the big difference.

ihatescreennames said:

Andrew_OSU said:

mknelson said:

mike1 said:

AppleInsider said:

Matter seeks to unify the smart home

The new Matter-enabled versions are functionally the same, other than supporting the new unifying standard. That leaves Apple users in a tricky position as they can choose the existing Essentials line with HomeKit support and Adaptive Lighting or the upcoming Matter versions that won't support Adaptive Lighting.

Not sure why this would be "tricky" for Apple Home users that are already using HomeKit-compatible accessories. They will work just fine. The only thing an Apple user needs to worry about is whether a device they are considering using supports Matter if it doesn't support HomeKit. Am I missing something?

Only tricky if the Matter ones and originals don't mesh together with Thread, or work in the same scenes.

The additional bulb sizes are a welcome addition (GU10 in particular for my needs), but there are still a few sizes I would like to see. A more compact A19 like the flat one Phillips does would be extra welcome.

With the new sizes, you have no other options from Nanoleaf. For the A19 and the light strip, you have to choose if you want Adaptive Lighting or if you want Matter. That's what I mean tricky. You have to make that choice at the time of purchase. 

I have a couple Nanoleaf bulbs and I really like them. Why would I choose the Matter-only bulbs over the HomeKit bulbs? I know I’d lose Adaptive Lighting but what would gain by going with Matter?

Great question! There's one MAIN reason why -- and that is you plan on having some sort of Matter controller. Like the Brilliant wall panels, a Nest Home Hub, or a Samsung Family Hub fridge. A Matter device can only control another Matter device. If there is a situation where you want this controlled by a Matter motion sensor, a Matter button, or a Matter controller in the future, it wont work. Otherwise, go for the HomeKit one with Adaptive Lighting!