🔋📱 Heads up, smartphone users! Your charging habits might be causing more harm than good to your device and even your home! 🚨
Do you plug your phone in before bed to ensure a full battery in the morning? While it’s a common ritual, it could be damaging your phone and posing a fire risk, especially during hot weather. Older devices faced overcharging issues, but modern tech from companies like Samsung and Apple now comes with smart charging features to handle it. However, keeping your phone at 100% all night isn’t always ideal.
iPhones, for example, slow down charging as they near full battery to prevent overheating, but the heat can still reduce your battery’s lifespan over time. And modern phone designs make battery access tricky, so costly repairs could be on the horizon if you’re not careful. 🔧💷
The London Fire Brigade also warns of potential fire hazards from charging devices overnight. The heat generated could lead to accidents, particularly if your phone is tucked under your pillow or blanket.
To keep your phone and home safe, avoid charging in hot environments and remove your phone from the charger once it hits 100%. It might also be worth enabling optimised battery charging options available on many phones. Even little changes to your habits, like not using your phone while it’s plugged in, can help extend its life and keep you safe. 💡
Let’s keep our tech running smoothly and our homes secure! Stay smart and charge smart! 🔌😴🔥