It wasn’t so long ago that you had to be tied down with wires to perform tasks that we take for granted nowadays: charging devices, listening to music, even connecting to the internet! Wireless technology has irrevocably transformed our lives, we would argue for the better. No longer do you need to worry about your phone falling into a soapy bowl of hot water while trying to multitask ringing your Mum with washing the dishes. With wireless computer accessories, headphones, and even device charging becoming more common, it won’t be long until we’ve achieved a fully wireless lifestyle as a society. Here’s our rundown of the advantages of wireless technology.
Fewer wires
We know this sounds redundant, but bear with us. Think of what it actually means to have fewer wires in your life. Wires are an eyesore and they interrupt whatever space they are in; sprawled across a desk or countertop, the spaghetti mess caused by plug sockets filled with wires for several different devices, the tangled catastrophe that occurs when you happen to place more than one wire in your bag then dare to reach for it later. They also break and have to be maintained or replaced often.
Our dependence on electronic devices means that many people carry wires for their phone, headphones, tablet, and smartwatch on an everyday basis. With wireless technology, this is no longer an issue. Countertops can be cleared and tedious untangling can be something you ‘used to’ do.
Safer for people
Following the previous point, one of the other advantages of wireless technology is that without wires sprawled everywhere, there is no longer a genuine trip hazard. Wires are also a potential choking hazard for young children, and there’s a risk of receiving an electric shock or even starting a fire if your charging wire is broken. In fact, electrical cords and extension leads cause 63% of household injuries in children under 12 years old, and faulty wiring is a leading cause of fires in the home.
Removing the need for these wires removes the risks that come with them. For the family home with children who have grown up around technology, wireless devices can literally make you and your family safer.
Safer for devices
As well as being safer for us, wireless technology can be a better option for our devices. Using faulty or cheap wires to charge or use our devices can cause them damage, such as causing phone batteries to overheat, swell up, and run poorly.
Using unofficial or cheap alternative chargers for your devices often results in these bad outcomes because the chargers have been made with substandard materials and have gone through far less testing that the official, more expensive chargers in an effort to reduce costs. Official and more expensive chargers are often able to regulate the voltage and current being supplied to your device, thus protecting the battery’s longevity. Cheaper or broken chargers often lack this capability, so a lower cost generally does mean lower quality.
Wireless technology avoids this problem by removing the wire from the equation altogether. Our very own charging station, while not wireless in this sense, is designed specifically for Apple products and removes the need for multiple wires around your home.
Connect with more
We’ve spoken a lot about wireless charging, but another huge aspect of wireless technology is Bluetooth connectivity. Take wireless headphones for example, you can switch from listening to a phone, to a tablet, to a laptop, seamlessly and without the need to have any wires or adapters that may be needed. You can also be connected to your smartwatch at the same time too.
The same goes for wireless charging technology, if your headphones, smartwatch, and phone charge wirelessly, then you can charge them all using the same charging pad. There’s no need to carry three different types of wire. As more devices become wireless, this freedom will increase.
Convenience
Perhaps the biggest advantage of wireless technology is the overall convenience of having ‘no strings attached’. For example, if you exercise regularly, you’ll likely enjoy listening to music for the duration. Wired headphones can be a real pain. The wires constantly jump up and down in front of you while you run, sometimes even pulling the earbuds out of your ears. Or while at the gym, wires can get tangled on weights and machines. If you remove the wire, you remove this problem. You enjoy complete freedom and can focus on your workout without any interruptions.
Wired headphones also restrict how far we can move from our music-playing device. If you’re listening to music from a computer, you’re restricted to being as close to the computer as the wire will allow. With wireless technology, you can move around the whole room without any interruption to your music. Even something as simple as being able to take your jumper off while your wireless earbuds stay in place is an example of the convenience that modern technology should bring us.
Here at SLYK, we want to take you one step closer to your wireless dream of the future. Our smart device stands and charging station are the perfect addition to your wireless lifestyle. If you’re a person that enjoys using your tablet at home with wireless headphones, then one of our tablet stands will add unparalleled comfort to your video and music experience. Browse our product range to find the item that’s right for you.