Apple has warned users about fake Apple Watch chargers, citing delayed charging, repetitive chimes, and worse battery life. The company recommends Apple-made or Apple MFi-certified chargers.
Apple has been warning against using non-certified or fake Apple Watch chargers, acknowledging the ongoing issue of counterfeit products.
The tech giant warned of delayed charging, repeated chimes, and lower battery life with an unapproved charger in a support document posted on Friday (15 December).
Apple recommends using Apple-made or Apple MFi-certified chargers to ensure safety and performance.
Apple stresses the thorough testing of authorized chargers to ensure they fulfill the company’s safety and performance criteria, which protect the device’s longevity and functionality.
Genuine Charger Identification
To help users identify real Apple Watch chargers, the document provides thorough information on appearance, regulatory information, and marks. Signature colors, designs, and wording on the charging connector indicate authenticity.
Apple says genuine charging connectors are white with particular language and regulatory symbols. These specifications should be checked because chargers are not created by Apple and may have different language, designs, or colors on the charging port.
The paper provides further confidence for those who have trouble identifying real Apple Watch chargers by listing their model numbers.
Apple recommends using a Mac to visit the Apple menu, enter system options, and check the System Report under USB settings to discover the manufacturer of their Apple Watch charger.
Users should inspect the charger’s package and device to identify MFi-certified chargers. Apple Watch chargers with correct certification display the ‘Made for Apple Watch’ badge on the packaging and may be verified in Apple’s MFi accessories database.
Given these safeguards, Apple wants consumers to make informed choices to ensure the safety and optimal functioning of their Apple Watch charges.
Conclusion
Slow charging, repeated chimes, and lower battery life are risks of using non-certified or fake Apple Watch chargers, according to Apple. Apple recommends using Apple-made or Apple MFi-certified chargers, which meet strict safety and performance criteria. The support paper details how to identify genuine chargers by look, regulatory information, and markings. Genuine charging connectors are white with specified language and regulatory markings, and the document gives model numbers for verification. Mac users can verify the manufacturer of their Apple Watch charger by going to the Apple menu, selecting system options, and checking the System Report under USB settings. Users may identify MFi-certified chargers by looking for the ‘Made for Apple Watch’ badge on the package and the device itself. Apple wants users to make informed choices to ensure Apple Watch charger safety and performance.
