Powermat Home & Office Mat
- A simple, fast and efficient way to keep all of your personal electronic devices charged
- Sleek, minimalist design that’s perfect for home, office, and anywhere else you park your electronics
- Four charging positions–three wireless, and one wired USB connector for charging a fourth device
- Individual tone and light controls; doors sold seperately
- Includes Universal Powercube with 8 interchangeable tips (Mini and Micro USB, Apple, Samsung, LG, Nintendo DS Lite and DSi, and Sony PSP)
Product Description
The Powermat Portable Mat wirelessly charges up to 3 devices at once. Simply Drop & Charge your favorite devices (receivers for devices sold seperatley).Amazon.com Product Description
The Powermat Home and Office mat is a slim, sleek charging mat for home or office. What’s a charging mat, you ask? Good question. Powermat’s Wireless Charging System offers a clean, simple way to keep all those personal electronic devices charged, without a mess of cables. With the Powermat system, you choose a mat and then choose the receivers to match the devices you want to charge. Each mat includes a Universal Powercube receiver that allows you to charge hundreds of devices. You can also purchase receivers custom designed to fit on your devices, so you never need to remove them to use your device.
The Powermat Wireless Charging System provides a simple, fast and efficient way to keep all of your favorite personal electronic devices charged. Click to enlarge. |
The Powermat Wireless Charging System
Wireless Charging
Connect your devices to Powermat Receivers, and simply drop them on the Powermat to charge wirelessly, as fast or faster than the stock power adaptor. A unique sound lets you know a solid connection has been made (an additional sound is heard when you remove your device–both are adjustable and can be turned off), and an indicator light–also adjustable–is displayed while a device is charging.
Use Only What You Need
Communication between the Powermat and Receivers allows the mat to give exactly enough power for exactly the right time. When a device is fully charged, power is shut off to that device, so no energy is wasted. If a device is used while on the mat, the system knows it–charging starts up again until you’ve got a full charge.
Wired USB Connection
For legacy USB devices, or a quick charge while all your Receivers are in use, Powermats also feature a wired USB connection. It may not be wireless, but it’s better than finding another free power outlet.
A slim, sleek, charging mat for your home or office. Click to enlarge. |
Powercube Universal Receiver included. Click to enlarge. |
Eight tips to work with hundreds of devices. Click to enlarge. |
Get a custom fit receiver for certain devices. View all Powermat products. |
Slick Design
Industrial design is key for personal electronics, and the Powermat appropriately follows suit. The Home and Office Mat features a minimal curved design that will work in most any environment, while the fold-up Portable Mat looks sharp and stows away simply for travel.
Powermat custom Receivers are like a second skin for the device they charge, enabling access to all controls and keeping the design clean and simple. Receivers are available for iPods and iPhones, Nintendo DS, various Blackberry models, and more.
So How Does It Work?
Powermat utilizes principles of magnetic induction combined with Powermat proprietary patent-pending technology to safely and effectively provide power to electronic devices. Powermat transforms surfaces including walls, tables, floors and desktops into safe, simple, and efficient conductors of energy. It replaces the need to access multiple electrical sockets for real-time powering and charging of electronic devices. Neat, huh?
Powermat Home & Office Mat
Slim, Sleek, Charging Mat for Home or Office
This mat wirelessly charges up to 3 Powermat-enabled devices simultaneously (and one more via the wired USB power port). It works with all Powermat receivers, and looks great in most any setting.
Powermat Specifications
- Charging Positions: 4 (3 wireless, 1 USB port)
- Dimensions: .625″ x 12.25″ x 4.5625″ (HxWxD)
- Input Voltage: 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz Universal
- Output Voltage: 18VDC
- Output Current: 0.83A
- Standby Current: 0.011A
- Adapter Power: 15 Watts
Universal Powercube
Included with the Home & Office Mat is the Powercube Universal Receiver. This receiver boasts eight interchangeable tips, allowing you to charge hundreds of mobile devices with just one unit. It works with all Powermats as well.
The Powercube supplies universal, international power (100-240V).
Finally, the Powercube features built-in cord management, and a tip storage compartment built right in, so you don’t lose them.
Powercube Receiver Compatibility (8 Tips Included)
| Tip | Charges These Devices |
| Mini USB (default receiver tip) |
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| Micro USB Tip |
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| Apple Tip |
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| DS Lite Tip |
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| DSi Tip |
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| LG 1 Tip |
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| Samsung 2 Tip |
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| Sony PSP Tip |
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| Additional tips can be purchased separately | |
What’s in the Box
Powermat Home & Office Mat, Powermat Power Adapter, Powermat Powercube Universal Receiver, Tip Storage, Assorted Tips (8), Owner’s Manual
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I got this Powermat because it looked cutting edge and I thought it would be worth it to spend $100 to simplify re-charging small electronic devices. It did not turn out to be such a great time saver and I am returning it.
Please note that it does not re-charge ALL small electronic devices. You need to have specific models and thankfully most of my gadgets complied. You also need to place each item to be re-charged into a Powermat receiver case (additional purchases will be required) and then place it on the Powermat itself. Your device is charged through the magnetic connection between the Powermat and the Powermat case holding your device. Remember to remove the receiver case after charging as it is not recommended for daily use. It seems an extra step and the opposite of simplification but it charged fast. It lets you know when you have made a successful connection. The process of fitting your electronic device (iPod cases cost $40) into the charging case for the Powermat can be tricky at first. The included directions were not very helpful.
Basically, this Powermat is an ultra cool looking devise that is the same thing as a decorative charger station (Digipower SAM-G100-CH Executive Edition Charging Valet – Cherrywood) but with more steps, compatibility issues and slight hassles with removing Powermat charger cases. I cannot think the energy savings are substantial but hopefully it is the start of greener technology.
I would not recommend this device over the usual charging cords unless you have money to burn and want the latest gadget.
Rating: 2 / 5
Powermat Home & Office Mat
I picked up this product and the iPhone case because it seemed like a great idea. After I set everything up I started to wonder if the magnet on the iPhone case was safe in my pocket where I also keep my credit cards and if it was safe near video tapes.
So I called Customer support, after about 20 min wait I was told by the lady who answered my call that I should remove my iPhone from the case after charging because the case was not intended for daily use. I asked if I needed to switch cases two times each day where the time savings was over just plugging my iPhone into the charger, which can be done in the case. At this point the lady got a little snippy and said I should e-mail my question in for a more detailed response, because she did not have any further information.
So I sent an e-mail asking if the iPhone case could be used for daily use and if the magnet was safe around credit cards and video tapes (I work at a TV station) after 5 DAYS of no response I just returned the unit. As of today 14 days later their support has NOT responded. Hello I just paid $159.00 at least tell me you looking into it!!
This COULD have been the coolest product, but I just don’t think it is ready for primetime yet and this company needs to learn how to support its users better!
It seems to me you are just trading one issue for a new issue. I was also bothered by the fact their instructions say to remove this case before taking you iPhone into the Apple Store? Would using this void your warranty? Are they just saying that fearing you don’t get the case back? I don’t know because support NEVER responded.
Rating: 1 / 5
Powermat Home & Office Mat
I purchased this product via the website and was excited to try it when it was delivered. Set up was simple, but the instructions for charging were disturbingly vague. I couldn’t figure out how to charge my devices without the one cube that they sent me. After several failed attempts, I realized that I needed a slim receiver for each device (which they don’t sell for many cell phones including my LG Voyager). Additionally, I would have to pay another $30-$40 for each additional receiver or cube so that I could simulataneously charge my devices.
Why would I buy more cube receivers that I would still need to plug my device into? Very disappointed with the product for my needs and very pricey for less than total functionality. If you have a Blackberry and/or an IPhone then you might want to consider it. Just know that you’ll need to invest another $40 per device to get the full functionality as you see it advertised. Too pricey for me!
Rating: 2 / 5
Powermat Home & Office Mat
I purchased one of these powermats after seeing the ad on TV. The mat is nice and not a bad looking product. But the cases you need to buy are crazy. I purchased two cases one for my iphone and the other for my wife’s blackberry. Nothing like having my nice sleek iphone made bulky. My wife didn’t seem to mind the case at first since she puts it in her purse. We started to realize that the phones did not charge as fast as they did when they were plugged in. The company claims they do charge just as fast. Second we started to notice the case started to fall apart. The square thing on the back became disconnected from the case. This was just after two weeks od use!!!!! I called the company and they said that the case was not intended to be used like a conventional case!!! So, let me get this straight, I am expected to remove the case and put it back on when i want to charge my phone? This is more time consuming than pluging it in. When calling the company I realized that the powermat is made by Homedics. Who makes footbaths and massage chairs. I think wireless charging might be a little beyond them at this time.
Rating: 2 / 5
Powermat Home & Office Mat
I saw this in a store and checked it out. I replaced the product, walked over to the Velcro cable management ties ( Cables To Go – 29856 – 11in Velcro Hook and Loop Cable Straps Bright Multi-Color 12Pk ) and saved myself $96, plus ~$20 per extra device for which I would need to buy an adapter. Attach a Velcro strap to each recharge cable, wrap it, and then PUT IT AWAY when done. BUT, WAIT! THERE’S MORE! If you buy now, you’ll be able to keep the cable wrapped, WHILE CHARGING, at no additional cost!
Frankly, these recharge pads save no extra electricity, and are NO MORE CONVENIENT. The pad uses an much electricity in standby mode as my cable does, but i’m quite certain people will leave the pad charged in at all hours, whereas they would normally unplug the recharge cable when done. You still have to plug your device in to something. The pad takes up space and is nothing more than neat-o gadgetry for people needing an ego boost.
What we REALLY need is for the IEEE to decide on a standard, external recharge pin configuration or induction charging solution, which manufacturers may integrate into rechargable products (phones, cameras, entertainment devices, hearing aids, etc). This way, you’ll never need attachments, and charging pads will be standard features in nightstands, desks, kitchen counters, etc.
Rating: 2 / 5
Powermat Home & Office Mat