ALLDOCK Under the hood - Simple Design but highly functional
ALLDOCK Control Centre - Avoid Cable Chaos
ALLDOCK Accessories - Charge all your devices in one place
ALLDOCK Charging Speed - 30% faster than a standard charger
ALLDOCK Towers - Mass Charging at it's MAX
ALLDOCK Under the hood - Simple Design but highly functional
ALLDOCK Control Centre - Avoid Cable Chaos
ALLDOCK Accessories - Charge all your devices in one place
ALLDOCK Charging Speed - 30% faster than a standard charger
ALLDOCK Towers - Mass Charging at it's MAX
About ALLDOCK
We believe there are more important things in life than searching for a free socket or a charging cable, or the irritation with an unattractive mess of cables.
Smartphones, tablets and other portable electronics have become ubiquitous in today’s world. It is no longer just the ‘tech lovers’ who are faced with the constant need of recharging their gadgets. In a regular household of two parents and two children, one is likely find at least four smartphones that need recharging – on a daily basis.
LuxeTech Commercial decided to address this need, not by creating another gadget, but rather by creating furniture. This is where the ALLDOCK comes in.
ALLDOCK was conceptualized in 2012 as an element of interior design. The goal was to reduce cable clutter in an elegant, gimmick-free manner. Today we can proudly assert that the ALLDOCK’s design allows it to look as great in your living room, as it does on a conference table or in a hotel.
Gadgets tend to demand our attention and occupy our cognitive resources. Well-designed furniture, on the other hand, makes us feel comfortable with our surroundings, allowing us to focus on what really matters. We created the ALLDOCK so that the concern of, “How do I recharge my electronics?” occupies our customers’ minds no more than the question of how to settle into their favourite armchair.
The first model of the ALLDOCK was released in the end of 2013, with the help of the Kickstarter community. In Australia, over the last 3 years 30,000 happy customers have chosen to furnish their home with an ALLDOCK.
Additionally, with a growing need for personal discreet charging, we launched in 2017 the LUXETECH range. Beautiful single wireless products, perfect for travel, bedside or office desk.
With Optimized Battery Charging, your Apple Watch learns from your daily charging habits to improve the lifespan of your battery. And Apple Watch Ultra offers additional battery charge optimizations with Optimized Charge Limit.
When the feature is turned on, your watch delays charging past 80% in certain situations. In these situations, the watch's battery level remains between 75% and 80%. Your watch uses on-device machine learning to learn your daily charging routine so that Optimized Battery Charging activates only when your watch predicts it will be connected to a charger for an extended period of time. The algorithm aims to ensure that your Apple Watch is still fully charged when you remove it from the charger.
You can make your watch charge to full before it's scheduled to do so:
Make sure that your Apple Watch is connected to its charger.
Tap your watch to show the charging screen, then tap the circle with the green or yellow charging icon .
Tap Charge to Full Now.
If you want to turn off Optimized Battery Charging:
All of the iPhone 12 & 13 models plus the new AirPod GEN3 have a ring of 18 rectangular magnets built into the back around the wireless charging coil that adhere to MagSafe based accessories like cases and chargers.
Our LuxeTech MagLuxe Wireless Charger is designed with attracting magnets which snaps right on the back of MagSafe devices, much like a magnet snaps onto a refrigerator.
This attraction also improves the wireless charging accuracy and efficiency.
Generally it has been difficult for us to design and produce custom mounts for many watch manufacturers due to the high frequency of change in their cable design.
We can guarantee it is always possible to connect your particular watch cable into our USB ports for charging but you may need to be creative as to how you place the watch on the ALLDOCK. Below is an illustration of the Samsung Gear.
Please be conscious, that although this product is built to carry/comply to fast charging specification (Samsung - Qualcomm or Apple 10W), its performance is subject to the primary power source (ie. Wall Charger). If a standard 5W wall charger is employed then fast charging will not activate.
As there is a strong trend towards wireless charging of accessories, including the Apple AirPod Pro's, we have decided not to launch a new specific mount.
If you still wish to mount your AirPod Pro's in your ALLDOCK it is still possible. Placed "head first" the casing still fits perfectly into the existing Airpod Mounts.
Unfortunately, the new GEN3 Airpods will not fit in our existing Mount.
There are still other ways to charge your new Airpods with the ALLDOCK.
Both Pros & GEN3 will cable charge docked in the rail of our Wireless Family ALLDOCK or wirelessly on any of the wireless ALLDOCK front Pads.
Furthermore the new AIRPOD GEN3 has MAGSAFE and will magnetically charge with our new MAGLUXE Mounts
Get ready for ALLDOCK's efficient charging technology. With Alldock-IQ™ you are on the cutting edge of charging technology.
ALLDOCK is not only lightning fast, but is also compatible with fast download standards from Qualcomm, Apple, Samsung and many more. You can load your phones, tablets, laptops, and other devices at super fast speed and also protect them very well.
In every ALLDOCK a charger is working with our universal high-speed charging technology. Alldock-IQ™ connects different technologies in a smart way
Alldock-Protect™
The ALLDOCK Charger is available with a 4-port and a 6-port USB-hub. Both Charger models have built-in over-voltage protection, overheat protection and an integrated power supply circuit.
Quick Charge™
With Qualcomm® Quick Charge technology, you can charge your devices faster than traditional charging methods. It is one of the most commonly used fast-charging techniques.
Wireless Charging
Qi is the international standard for wireless charging and is integrated within most smartphones. Qi chargers are rigorously tested to ensure safety, interoperability and energy efficiency.
In iOS 13, by default, your iPhone will enable "Optimized Battery Charging." The new option will automatically stop your iPhone from charging when it hits 80 percent. At that point, the iPhone will act as if it at 100 percent, doing its best to conserve the percentage. Based on your habits, usage, and the alarm settings, right before you would typically start using your phone, it will begin charging again, this time letting the phone get to a full 100 percent.
The setting is excellent for the preservation of your battery. Instead of Apple's previous method of underclocking the CPU, you'll experience no decrease in performance. You can continue charging your iPhone overnight, and your battery will be less stressed out since it will only start charging to above 80 percent once it thinks you're about to use your iPhone. It uses machine learning to figure out your routines and habits, as well as alarm data and other scheduled settings.
It Can Be Entirely or Temporarily Turned Off?
The problem is, you might not want your iPhone to do what's described above. Depending on how hectic your schedule is, your iPhone could take some time to figure out when you routinely use your device, which means you'll likely wake up with your iPhone closer to 80 percent instead of 100 percent. To fix this, you will need to turn this feature off.
To speed your next charge up for more power faster, open Settings, select "Battery," choose "Battery Health," then select the toggle next to "Optimized Battery Charging."
A pop-up will appear with three options. Select "Cancel" if you've changed your mind. Otherwise, you can use "Turn Off" to disable it entirely or "Turn Off Until Tomorrow" if you just want to fast charge during the night only once.
As a first step please refer to basic instructions @ INSTRUCTIONS
Please also consider the below charging dynamics.
1. Is your device Wireless Compatible? Almost all Phones and selected wearables manufactured in the last 2-3 years have wireless charge function. This includes iPhone 8 or Samsung 6 and above. For more information please refer COMPATIBLE WIRELESS PHONES
2. To activate Wireless Charging press the side button once. The bottom edge light will illuminate purple/pink. If the button is pressed twice the wireless function is turned off (bottom edge light illuminates blue and only USB Port power output).
3. This product has been designed to be installed and used in ALLDOCK charging station. As a result, the induction charging coils are positioned higher on the pad. If using this product outside of ALLDOCK you must ensure the phone is placed slightly higher on the powerbank (As illustrated below). This will ensure the best connection.
There are many variables involved, so we must narrow down the cause. Please follow the following steps.
1. Is your device Wireless Compatible? Almost all Phones and selected wearables manufactured in the last 2-3 years have wireless charge function. This includes iPhone 8 or Samsung 6 and above. For more information please refer COMPATIBLE WIRELESS PHONES
2. Remove the top tray a check that the wireless pads are clipped securely in the underside clips, ensuring the pad pushes flush against the bottom side of top tray. There should also be rubber tape placed between pad and clips to maximise tightness. Also check that both cable connections from Charging HUB to Wireless Pad are inserted securely.
3. Check you do not have a case which obstructs the wireless conduction flow. This includes magnetics / metal or excessive thickness (5mm+)
4.Confirm that the Charger HUB is operating sufficiently? Is the blue power light illuminated? Can you charge a device via each of the ports with direct cable connection?
5. If this is all OK, we need to check the wireless pad performance. The pad can be removed from the top tray. Test the pad directly onto a wireless device. Remember to slide the device slowly towards the top of the pad while searching for induction. Our charging coils are slightly higher offset in the naked wireless pad for optimal performance in our docks. (Illustrated Below)
6. We possibly have an issue with devices position on the ALLDOCK when seeking connection. We recommend you experiment the position of your device on the front deck. Ensure the device runs parallel with deck and the middle of device (coil position) stays 100% on the deck surface.
In the duel wireless format, each end of the wireless surface is independent, and positioning needs to be individually sort.
As the Alldock Deck is a large surface area, what is important is the phone is positioned directly across the internal wireless coils. Although there is often variability of internal coils position by Phone Type, we do recommend you start with the phone bottom edge parallel with each end of the dock. (As illustrated above) The sweet spot is Approx 7cm inside from each left and right edge. The coils do not cover the entire deck so positioning is imperative. Note for Large PLUS size phones it is likely the top or bottom side will hang over the deck edge.
After a number of times creating successful connection we are certain you will build confidence in the ideal position. We also recommend you wait approx 5 seconds when charge is initiated to ensure a secure induction charge continues.
There are many variables involved, so we must narrow down the cause. Please follow the following steps.
1. Is your device Wireless Compatible? Almost all Phones and selected wearables manufactured in the last 2-3 years have wireless charge function. This includes iPhone 8 or Samsung 6 and above. For more information please refer COMPATIBLE WIRELESS PHONES
2. Remove the top tray a check that the wireless pad is clipped securely in the underside brackets, ensuring the pad pushes flush against the bottom side of top tray. Also check that both cable connections from Charging HUB to Wireless Pad are inserted securely.
3. Check you do not have a case which obstructs the wireless conduction flow. This includes magnetics / metal or excessive thickness (5mm+)
4.Confirm that the Charger HUB is operating sufficiently? Is the blue power light illuminated? Can you charge a device via each of the ports with direct cable connection?
5. If this is all OK, we need to check the wireless pad performance. The pad can be removed from the top tray. Test the pad directly onto a wireless device. Remember to slide the device slowly towards the top of the pad while searching for induction. Our charging coils are slightly higher offset in the naked wireless pad for optimal performance in our docks. (Illustrated Below)
6.If you are successful in achieving connection, we possibly have an issue with devices position on the ALLDOCK when seeking connection. We recommend you experiment the position of your device on the front deck. Ensure the device runs parallel with deck and stays 100% on the deck surface. In the single wireless format, you will find generally and positioning is central on the centre of the deck.
As the Alldock Deck is a large surface area, what is important is the phone is positioned directly across the internal wireless coils. The coils do not cover the entire deck so positioning is imperative. (but not a difficult process)
After a number of times creating successful connection we are certain you will build confidence in the ideal intuitive position. We also recommend you wait approx 5 seconds when charge is initiated to ensure a secure induction charge continues.
If you take the top off the ALLDOCK and look inside you will see a USB Charger Block bolted into the base. A 4 port Charger in the medium ALLDOCK and 6 ports in the large ALLDOCK
Medium 4 Port ALLDOCK Large 6 Port ALLDOCK
Your ALLDOCK will not come with device cables, you can simply install your own cables or select additional solutions from our range. CABLES or One Hand Docking
This is often a very difficult question to answer. Generally, device cases come in many different shapes and sizes. Our unique and patented design means we have to keep a consistent rail width to allow your devices to stand.
The front rails on all ALLDOCKS are 1.4cm wide. This width will cater for most Phone smart cases. The back rails of our ALLDOCKs step from 1.8cm to 2.1cm to cater for thicker cases.
For the purpose of One Hand Docking Function, if you are using cases on your devices, we recommend you utilise ourRubber Inlayswhich when installed as illustrated below will raise the cable head in the adaptor to compensate for case thickness. Inlays are included in all One Hand Docking Packs.
Our USB power HUBS produce 2400mAh to 3000mAh from each USB port. Ensuring a high work load, charging up to 6 devices at full throttle simultaneously. The intelligent charging converter technology provided by the IC chip can identify the connected device model, automatically matching the best current to achieve the best charging effect. Thanks to a component upgrade, ALLDOCK has become more energy efficient, without any compromises in its charging speed.
The speed of Charge is also excellent. Check out the test we conducted against a standard Apple Charger.
As I hope you will understand, everybody's charging requirements are different. It is impossible for us to predetermine cables to suite everybody's charging needs.
Initially, it is possible for customers to simply gather all the cable clutter around the house and install into your new ALLDOCK.
Alternatively, you can shop across our PRE-BUILT PACKAGES where we help the buying process by suggesting our most popular integrated cable sets.
Remember, you at anytime can add or swap out CABLE SOLUTIONS as your charging needs evolve.
So you have decided that you want to add new cables to your ALLDOCK.
You have a number of options;
1. What type of devices to I want to charge in the ALLDOCK?
If your answer is APPLE then you will require MFi Certified Apple Cables. IPhones and older Gen iPads require Lightning Cables, while the new Gen iPads require C-Type PD Cables If you have Android devices then you will require either Micro Cables or C-Type Cables which are now used for many Android devices.
2. Single Cables V's One Hand Docking Adapter Cables?
Our Single cables are a perfect option to have more flexibility in the charging position of the device in the ALLDOCK. They are shorter than standard (35cm). They are often the most appropriate when dealing with larger tablets with thicker cases.
You can also install your own cables, but ensure they are certified and in excellent condition to carry the Alldock high charge current.
Our one hand docking is a unique system of cable management. The adapter allows you to secure your cable within your ALLDOCK and thus allows you to dock your device to its cable with one hand.
IMPORTANT NOTE : If you are using cases on your devices, recommend you utilise ourCable Height Adjusterswhich when installed as illustrated above will raise the cable head in the adaptor to compensate for case thickness. Inlays are included in all One Hand Docking Packs.
You’ve probably heard something about wireless charging already. More and more devices have come out which support this technology and allow you to charge your phone without cables. You will probably also have heard terms such as Qi, induction and wireless coils. This article will explain what Wireless Charging exactly is.
Explaining often heard terms
Let’s start by shortly explaining some terms to take away the confusion about wireless charging, or induction charging.
Induction Charging – This is the physical principle upon which wireless charging is based. When someone speaks about wireless charging, they are automatically also speaking about induction charging.
Qi Charging – This is a standard for wireless (or induction) charging which has been developed by a consortium of large companies, universities and other parties, including almost all major phone companies such as Samsung, LG and many others (https://www.wirelesspowerconsortium.com/member-list/). It has become the dominant standard for wireless, or inductive, charging, which almost all devices these days use.
Wireless Coil or Patch – The working of inductive charging depends on two wired coils (how this works will be explained below) which transfer power to each other. Both the charging device (E.g. power bank) and the charged device (E.g. phone) must have such a coil to allow wireless charging.
How does wireless charging work
Without delving into the exact physical explanations: when electricity ‘travels’ through a copper wire, it provides an electromagnetic field. The inductive coil used for wireless charging has a special placement of copper wires to create a specific magnetic field. The magnetic field which is created by the sending coil (E.g. charging station) interacts with the receiving coil. In turn this magnetic field is turned into power by the receiving coil and then transferred to the device (E.g. mobile phone).
In other words: Electricity – sender coil – magnetic field – receiving coil – electricity.
Is wireless charging safe?
In short: Yes wireless charging is safe The idea of wireless charging sounds rather dangerous, as you may think of electrical current running through one place to the other, or potential of harmful radiation. In truth it is however harmless. First of all, as you have read above, the power is transferred through the use of magnetic fields. There is in fact no electricity flying through the air, but magnetic fields, which exists around us everywhere already also.
Secondly, the objection of radiation is slightly more meaningful, but also does not apply. The technology of wireless charging has been used in electric toothbrushes for decades, without any indication that it could be harmful. The devices are also not omitting anything unless both coils reach each other and even then any radiation is insignificantly little due to the close proximity of the devices. In addition to this, the consortium behind Qi has further shielded both the sending and receiving coil, minimalizing any form of radiation.
Apple’s iPhones and iPads use its own Lightning connector for charging and data transmission. You can purchase third-party cables and accessories, but they must be certified. (MFi) If a cable or accessory wasn’t certified by Apple, you’ll see a warning message when you connect it.
It must be understood that this message is generated from the cable itself and has nothing to do with the operation of the ALLDOCK charging HUB. Note also all cables for purchase on the ALLDOCK website are certified and of a high quality to carry the 2.4A of charging power.
Apple offers an “MFi Certification Program.” “MFi” stands for “Made for iPhone,” “Made for iPad,” and “Made for iPod.” Third-party accessories and cables that advertise they’re “MFi certified” have gone through Apple’s certification process to ensure they’re compatible with Apple’s hardware and well-made.
iPhones and iPads started enforcing this restriction when iOS 7 was introduced. There’s actually a little authentication chip inside Lightning cables and other accessories. This authentication chip communicates with your iPhone or iPad, which is how your device knows whether you’re using an Apple-approved cable or accessory, or one the manufacturer didn’t put through Apple’s certification program.
Uncertified cables could damage your iPhone or iPad, or the cable itself might easily fall apart. The Lightning connector might fall off, get very hot, or not fit your device properly. You might be unable to sync or charge your iPhone or iPad with the cable, too. That’s why the message warns “This cable or accessory is not certified and may not work reliably with this iPhone (or iPad)”.
Due to the reduced construction quality of Uncertified cables ( ie reduced sheath insulation) there is also an increased risk of Arc ignition of crossed/damaged wires. Ignition will often originate at cable head. (FYI below)
Please consider with care your cable condition when installing into your ALLDOCK.
To avoid cable head pulling out of your adaptor when removing your device from the dock, ensure the cable is laid and secured within the adapter base channel. See below.
As illustrated in product instructions, it is possible to utilise supplied Rubber Inlay Set to adjust set height of cable head in adapter and compensate for thicker case bases.
