Ki Specification is Released
With the Ki Specification released, WPC member companies can begin developing Ki enabled products, take them through certification testing, and launch into the market. If you’re interested in the kitchen of the future, you’ll want to learn more about Ki. In fact, we think you’ll agree that Ki may be the biggest innovation in kitchens since the microwave oven.
Are you an appliance manufacturer, a component maker for kitchen appliances or wireless charging, a builder, kitchen designer, or a retailer of kitchen appliances or kitchen countertops? If so, talk to us so that we can tell you more about Ki and the WPC. Drop us a line at info@wirelesspowerconsortium.com
Recent Events
WPC Energizes CES 2025 with Product Innovations
CES is all about technological innovation and WPC didn't disappoint any CES attendees on that note. Whether it was the Qi 2.1 moving coil for faster, more energy efficient automotive charging, the many new Qi2 charging devices sampled by consumers, or the amazing Ki cordless kitchen demonstration, the WPC booth entertained a constant stream of visitors all week long. See the WPC's media release here and videos of some of the booth demonstrations below.
See the CES demonstration of the Qi v2.1 moving coil.
See the amazing new Ki kitchen standard in action at CES 2025.
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The Intelligent Kitchen Revolution: Cut the Cords and Cook Smarter with Ki
What was once just a figment of our imagination or something out of a James Bond or Iron Man movie is now a multi-billion-dollar market. The global smart kitchen appliances market is even set to more than quadruple in the next decade.
Media Releases
Blogs
The Complete Guide to Wireless Charging Technology
It may just seem like magic. Here's everything you wanted to know about Qi wireless charging...and then some.
WPC Scores at CES 2025
Last year at CES 2024 WPC introduced Qi2, the next generation standard enabling faster, more energy efficient, and more convenient wireless phone charging. Qi2 took the world by storm. One year later, there are over 1.5 billion devices enabled with Qi2.
Don’t Buy Another Wireless Charger Until You Read This
In a marketplace flooded with cheap tech and copycat products, you really need to be careful and know what you’re buying. When it comes to wireless charging, there’s a reason why some wireless chargers are so cheap – they simply don't go through the rigorous safety testing that certified wireless charging products do.
Ki Moves Closer to Launch
What is a plugfest anyway? Learn more about plugfests and what they mean for Ki’s market readiness.
WPC Welcomes New Board Member
The Wireless Power Consortium is pleased to announce that Liyu Yang of Google has been elected to the WPC Board of Directors.
Qi2 standard
Wireless Power Consortium approves release of the QI2 Standard
Collaborating for compatibility
We’re an open standards development group of over 300 members who collaborate to bring safety and worldwide compatibility to all wireless power transfer devices. Our standards have become the global benchmarks for wireless power transfer.
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Membership has its benefits
Why join the WPC? To be at the forefront of defining and implementing standards. Our members can access invaluable resources and tools, influence specification development and of course have their products certified. Join us and you’ll gain a competitive edge that will help you design and build the next generation of wireless power products.
WPC has changed how the world charges mobile devices. Belkin, one of the world's largest makers of Qi charging devices, has been working with WPC for nearly a decade. We are honored to be part of the charging revolution alongside WPC.
Steve Malony, CEO
Belkin International, Inc.
