iPhone charging alert - be careful how you refill your device at night

27 August 2023 , 12:51

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Apple has issued a warning over the consequences of not correctly connecting a phone to main power (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Apple has issued a warning about charging their phones at night.

Millions of phone users refill their batteries when the sun goes down, however some could be placing themselves or their homes in huge danger by doing so. Now Apple has issued a warning over the consequences of not correctly connecting a phone to main power.

The tech giant advises phones should always be left charging while connected to a wire in a well-ventilated area.

Charging a phone while under a blanket or pillow also poses and increased risk as the device could overhead quickly. The main message direct from the tech company is as follows: "Don’t sleep on a device, power adapter, or wireless charger, or place them under a blanket, pillow, or your body, when it’s connected to a power source."

The tech giant advises phones should always be left charging while connected to a wire in a well ventilated area (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Apple advises: "Keep your iPhone, the power adapter, and any wireless charger in a well-ventilated area when in use or charging." It concludes: "Take special care if you have a physical condition that affects your ability to detect heat against the body."

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Apple also warned that the risk of fire increases if you use third-party chargers to power your device, as some cheaper chargers may not have the same safety standards as Apple's official products. To combat this, Apple recommends looking for "Made for iPhone" cables that comply with international safety standards.

They explained: "You can also charge iPhone with 'Made for iPhone' or other third-party cables and power adapters that are compliant with USB 2.0 or later and with applicable country regulations and international and regional safety standards. Other adapters may not meet applicable safety standards, and charging with such adapters could pose a risk of death or injury."

And it's not just charging while sleeping that you should avoid, as Apple also insisted that you should never charge your device near water or any other liquid, and should discard chargers as soon as they become damaged. They said: "Using damaged cables or chargers, or charging when moisture is present, can cause fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to iPhone or other property."

Abigail O'Leary