Pixel Stand: 5 Things To Know About Google's Wireless Charger

Alongside pixel 3 ($ 800 at Verizon Wireless) and Pixel 3 XL ($ 930 at Verizon Wireless)Google has announced wireless charging support. In fact, pixel support does not just load your phone.

The stand converts your phone into a digital photo frame and can even mimic the sunrise with the help of your phone's screen. Here are five things to know about the Pixel stand.

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Compatibility

First and foremost, Pixel Support is a wireless charger. It will charge any device compatible with Qi technology up to 10W. The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL charge at 10W, while any iPhone ($ 999 at Sprint) Compatible with 7.5W wireless charging chargers.

However, the Pixel Stand is more than a simple wireless charger for the Pixel 3 range. Each time you place a Pixel 3 on the stand, a few extra features are activated.

Install

The first time you place a pixel 3 on the pixel support, your phone prompts you to configure the media. Tap following then follow the instructions.

You will be asked if Pixel Stand needs to activate Google Assistant, enable Do not disturb, if you want your personal photos to appear on the screen when you are docked or if you want your phone to turn on. slowly in the morning. your room with a sun-like light just before you wake up.

Digital Photo Frame

If you've opted for pixel support to turn your phone into a digital photo frame, you'll need to select a photo album (or albums) from your Google Photos account. Google also gives you the ability to use the latest highlights determined by Google Photos.

If you're tired of seeing the same photos over and over, you can still edit them in the pixel support settings.

Google Assistant Features

If you've chosen to let pixel support activate Google Assistant, Google will place small bubbles with suggestions at the bottom of the screen.

For example, in the morning you could see "Hello", http://www.cnet.com/ "Read the news" or "What's the weather like?" You can tap a balloon to activate Google Assistant with this prompt or use standard wake-up phrases such as "OK, Google" or "Hey, Google".

settings

The settings page for pixel support is not the easiest to find. In fact, it's a little buried. To get there, open the settings app and then go to Connected devices > Previously connected devices > Pixel stand. Then you have to select the gear icon to finally open the Pixel Stands page.

Once you've arrived, you can edit the used photo albums, enable or disable the Sunrise feature, and choose whether or not the screen should turn black when the room is dark.