Qi (standard)

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Qi

Status	Active
First published	2010; 15 years ago (2010)
Latest version	2.1 September 2024; 4 months ago (2024-09)
Organization	Wireless Power Consortium
Related standards	Ki Cordless Kitchen Medium Power standard
Domain	Inductive charging
License	Open standard
Copyright	Logo and trademark
Website	chargewithqi.com

Qi (/tʃiː/ CHEE) is an open standard for inductive charging developed by the Wireless Power Consortium. It allows compatible devices, such as smartphones, to receive power when placed on a Qi charger, which can be effective over distances up to 4 cm (1.6 in).^[1] Devices that implement the optional Magnetic Power Profile for magnetic attachment and alignment may be labelled Qi2 (/tʃiː tuː/ CHEE TOO).^[2]

Qi version 1.0 was released in 2010; by 2017, it was incorporated into more than 200 smartphones, tablets and other devices.^[3] As of December 2023^[update], there are 351 manufacturers working with the standard including Apple, Asus, Google, Huawei, LG Electronics, Samsung, Xiaomi, and Sony.^[4]