Everything You Need to Know Before Selecting Charging Docks for iPhone 6 Plus
Charging docks for mobile phones are an easy, convenient way to stay connected when you travel or when you spend time in places where electrical outlets aren't easily available. Portable but powerful devices, they often allow you to use the device while it's charging. Perfect for group activities where there are a few devices to charge but an economy of outlets, many docks offer multiple ports to reconnect the people around you faster.
What charging docks for iPhone 6 Plus are available?There are several units available including but not limited to the following features and options.
- Brands: Options include Anker, Apple, BASEUS, Belkin, and Samsung. There are also some generic, unbranded items available.
- Compatible brands: Choose from Apple, Google, HTC, Huawei, LG, Nokia, and Samsung. There are also some universal units available as well.
- Connectivity: Choose from lightning, micro USB, USB, USB-C, and wireless.
- Number of ports: Options include 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 10.
Simple chargers work by providing constant or pulsed DC power to a charging battery. A dock connects a mobile device simultaneously to multiple external resources. The smartphone is connected to the charging station via cable. The station itself is connected to an outlet by a power adapter.
What other features can the charging docks include?The units are light and easy to carry. The units' average input is 100V to 240V. Some of the units sync while simultaneously charging batteries. Units can connect through most phone cases without removing the covers for use. Some units use safety features that keep the stations from overheating, overloading, or taking on too much current.
How do you charge your smartphone for best battery longevity?- Avoid the Red Zone: Studies have shown that continually using batteries down into the red zone (15% life or less) will shortly their lifespan.
- Charge level goals: Optimum life levels for batteries is between 65% and 75%. While it's not possible or practical to maintain these levels consistently, it's good to have an ideal level point.
- Keep them good enough: If you're unable to keep your phone's battery at an optimum level, keeping them between 45% and 75% will help you avoid long-term damage.
- Don't fully charge: It's not recommended to fully charge your phone, particularly from the red zone. Most batteries are lithium-ion, and it's not necessary for them to be fully charged at all times. High voltages stress the batteries.
- Don't charge overnight: By habit, some users automatically plug in their phones when they go to bed. If keeping the batteries at 100% stresses it and shortens its life, then logically, keeping it in the charger overnight would be more of the same. Once the battery is fully charged, unplug it immediately.