Wireless Charging Startup Announces Wireless Power Kit for Mini Smart Speakers

Infrared-based wireless charging company Wi-Charge announced a kit for a wired Amazon Echo Dot or Google Home Mini smart speaker. The kit “transforms” the miniature smart speakers into “completely wire-free devices” that don’t have to be tethered to a power cord, said the company Friday. Included are a wireless charger and wireless power receiver modules; data sheets and reference design schematics; direct access to Wi-Charge engineers for help and best-practice sharing; assistance with obtaining required safety certifications; and no-cost upgrades with the option of replacing modules with future hardware versions, said the company.