What do i plug the usb end into ?

[Dave7]

Obviously to most (though not to me) this is a charger for a small device.
I have never seen a charger with a magnetic connection but its obvious where that goes
BUT......what do i plug the usb end into ?
Also...... does whatever i plug it into in to, in turn have to be plugged into a power source.

 

[Binky]

Obviously to most (though not to me) this is a charger for a small device.
I have never seen a charger with a magnetic connection but its obvious where that goes
BUT......what do i plug the usb end into ?
Also...... does whatever i plug it into in to, in turn have to be plugged into a power source.
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Pretty much any device with a USB port will do so laptop, desktop PC, even a car these days have them. Otherwise a phone plug will do which you plug into a wall socket which has USB outlet.

 

[Dadam]

Plug it into any device with a USB-A port that does power delivery. Like this:

Or this

Or a laptop/PC

 

[Dave7]

Pretty much any device with a USB port will do so laptop, desktop PC, even a car these days have them. Otherwise a phone plug will do which you plug into a wall socket which has USB outlet.

Daft question but if eg i plug it into a laptop does the LT have to be switched on ?

 

[Dadam]

Daft question but if eg i plug it into a laptop does the LT have to be switched on ?

Usually yes. And not a daft question.

 

[si_c]

Usually yes. And not a daft question.

Yeah, but it is laptop specific. Some laptops will continue to charge a device if the laptop is put to sleep after charging has started.

Similarly, my PC has several USB ports for which power is provided when the computer is off.

 

[markemark]

The usb power from a laptop is very low. A plug similar to shown above will charge a lot quicker which may or may not be important to you.

 

[Dave7]

The usb power from a laptop is very low. A plug similar to shown above will charge a lot quicker which may or may not be important to you.

I have just found a plug with a slot that the cable/usb will fit. So i assume that is the solution i need ??
If so then thank you all for your help.

 

[oldandslow]

There are some variations. Some phones moan about power from the USB socket being too low for their charging. Mine mostly moan but get charged eventually anyway. I think some may refuse point blank. Depends therefore what you have on the other end and what power it requires. There's a lot more detail to it and someone will probably explain, but for practical purposes I think there are two levels that you are likely to encounter?

 

[markemark]

I have just found a plug with a slot that the cable/usb will fit. So i assume that is the solution i need ??
If so then thank you all for your help.

Yes. If it fits it’ll work. Assuming the device you’re charging is in working order.

 

[Dadam]

Also depends on the charging power the device needs. If it's more than the plug can provide, it may still charge but slowly.

 

[Dave7]

Yes. If it fits it’ll work. Assuming the device you’re charging is in working order.

Thanks.
The device is brand new.

 

[Dave7]

There are some variations. Some phones moan about power from the USB socket being too low for their charging. Mine mostly moan but get charged eventually anyway. I think some may refuse point blank. Depends therefore what you have on the other end and what power it requires. There's a lot more detail to it and someone will probably explain, but for practical purposes I think there are two levels that you are likely to encounter?

I have gone through the (very basic) instruction and it says nothing about charging.
Its a small device and there will be no rush ie i could leave it on charge all day.
Again, thanks for the advice/help.

 

[wafter]

The usb power from a laptop is very low. A plug similar to shown above will charge a lot quicker which may or may not be important to you.

The counter to this is that the slower charge rate is much better for battery longevity; so charge slowly if you have the choice.

 

[lazybloke]

There are some variations. Some phones moan about power from the USB socket being too low for their charging.

It's a device with a usb A plug, so i doubt it's a phone!

The original dumb USB A port could only deliver 2.5 watts. I think later enhancements allow 10 or 12 watts.

An appropriate USB C port can deliver well over 200 watts; the device has to request/negotiate this.



As for charging from a laptop when it's switched off, the "BIOS" is usually where you activate this capability.