The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus don’t come with wireless charging built-in, but you can add this functionality yourself using a few key accessories.
Check out our range of products using the links below, or scroll on for a detailed look at some of the best accessories available!
for iPhone 7…
for iPhone 7 Plus…
What’s the difference? Read on to find out!
Wireless charging adapters for iPhone 7 & iPhone 7 Plus
If you’d rather add wireless charging to your iPhone only when you need it, you could also try the aircharge, a Lightning Wireless Charging Receiver. The way it works is pretty simple — it plugs into your iPhone via the Lightning port, and then provides charge whenever it’s placed onto a charging pad.
That makes it somewhat of a hybrid solution — it isn’t wholly wireless, but it does deliver the primary advantage of wireless charging: you can start charging your phone, pick it up and use it for a bit, and put it down to resume charging, all without plugging or unplugging a cable. On the other hand, it won’t allow you to use Lightning headphones and charge your iPhone 7 at the same time, which is a shame.
Wireless charging cases for iPhone 7 & 7 Plus
You can also pick up aircharge wireless charging cases for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. These cases have a Qi charging coil built right into them, so all you’ll need to do is put on the case, then put the case onto a Qi wireless charging pad (see below!).
iPhone 7 & iPhone 7 Plus wireless charging pads & stands
Once you’ve got your charging adapter installed, all you need is a Qi wireless charging pad.
One of our favourites is the Slim 15W Fast Wireless Charging Pad from Olixar, thanks to it’s sleek modern styling and super fast charging speeds.
Another favourite of ours is Olixar’s 10W wireless charging stand with cooling fan, this is not only great for standing up your phone while charging, but is also great at keeping your battery healthier thanks to the cooling fan bringing down the temperature of your phone.
We’re sure once you start charging wirelessly that you’ll absolutely love the convenience it brings. As such you may want to consider some other options, with Wireless Charging Car Holders and even Wireless Charging Power Banks.
Wrapping up
Thanks for reading our article. If you have any questions, feel free to comment. Thanks again and enjoy the remainder of your day!
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How to use wireless charging with the iPhone 7 & iPhone 7 Plus and kill your battery
You pick up your when you are about to go somewhere; you don’t carry your charger.
Should do! I think there’s quite a bit of space behind there.
Will the first wireless receiver work with the apple silicone case.
What’s the purpose if the charger has to be hooked up to a power source?
I am using xvida wireless charging system in my car and it is absolutely awesome. It is magnetic what makes it very convenient, charging speed is same as with original cable. The only problem is a micro USB cable which stopped working after few months so now I am using another more durable cable.
Probably, sorry.
I have a magnetic air vent holder for my phone when I am driving in my car… will this charger interfere with that magnetic I have to install in order for it to stay on the mount?
https://www.walmart.com/ip/SCOSCHE-Magnetic-Vent-Mount/49316726?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=22222222227039013040&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=80435558929&wl4=pla-177677788369&wl5=9015231&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=49316726&wl13=&veh=sem
Whoops! Sorry, sorry, sorry.
*Maxfield NOT Maxwell as stated. No wonder I couldn’t find it.
If it plugs in via Lightning, it should work!
I have a wireless receiver for my iPhone 5 and recently upgraded to the iPhone 7. Will it work on my new phone?
Hi Sabrina. Yes, both the adapter and IKEA’s charging station use the Qi standard, so it should work perfectly :-)
Hi Sabrina,
Yes, it should work perfectly, as our wireless adapter and IKEA’s charger both use the Qi standard. Try it and let us know!
Cheers,
Will
i have a wireless charging station from ikea on my nightstand, if i were to buy just the adapter would it work with the station i already have?
Unfortunately the cable is only a few inches long, so it sounds like it wouldn’t work in your situation.
how long is the lightening cord for the air charge adaptor?
my qi is in my arm rest of the car, so i would to have the qi there and the phone out in my cup holder.