Best Charging Station for Pixel Fold and Pixel Watch

[damac3]

I bought the Houflody charging station from Amazon - Houflody

It works great with the Samsung Galaxy Fold 5, but for some reason the Pixel fold will start to charge but then stops. I don't know why. I have experienced this with and without a case. Its a shame as its built well, charges the other devices well, and can fold up for travel. I wonder what others are using. I have the Pixel watch and the Samsung Buds2 Pro. Looking for something that can charge them all.

 

[FF22]

I bought the Houflody charging station from Amazon - Houflody

It works great with the Samsung Galaxy Fold 5, but for some reason the Pixel fold will start to charge but then stops. I don't know why. I have experienced this with and without a case. Its a shame as its built well, charges the other devices well, and can fold up for travel. I wonder what others are using. I have the Pixel watch and the Samsung Buds2 Pro. Looking for something that can charge them all.

Looks like a very interesting charger that can charge multiple devices including Pixel Watch, Buds and various phones. One review did say it worked on the Pixel Fold. Although, frankly, some of the reviews did seem very similar to each other so you do wonder. One negative review seemed to indicate that it did not work well charging multiple devices at the same time but others said it worked for multiples at the same time. I really wish that some of the reviews would come in after a reasonable period of use so you can tell if they are actually durable. This charger has so many hinge/swivel points that one does wonder about long term durability.

I just started a return on one third-party charger (actually, a package of two) that worked but seemed more finicky. I have an Anker Charger that is a bit less finicky with the Fold. And my Pixel Easel charger does not work reliably with the Pixel Fold. Some I do wonder about the Fold's wireless antenna or circuits. Well, enough of my rambling...

 

[FF22]

@damac3

After reading his posts and having mixed luck with some other wireless chargers I decided that I would try that one and if it failed, I would return it to Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C5XN63FW?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

It came yesterday and I plugged it in with a DJI drone adapter and cable. It seemed flakey. So I unwrapped its adapter and cable and fired it up. Phone with case was placed on charger and it showed "charging" and then I put the Pixel watch on and it indicated it was charging. Then I tossed on Pixel Ear Buds and that charging indicator lit up. Seemed reasonable but it was daytime and I wanted the watch and phone for use. Last night I put the watch and Fold phone on. Seems to have worked overnight.

Here's some photos. First, when first placed on charger, showing "charging" and then this morning's results. Obviously, it will need some more watching. Before I testify all is good.

Charging.


All placed on charger.



Pixel Watch


Pixel Fold





I have noticed for all wireless chargers, that when I first place the Pixel Fold on the charger that there is a hesitation or delay before 3rd party apps show that charging has started. But I notice the battery icon in the status bar seems to show it is in charging mode (lightning bolt in battery) and then within a minute or two the 3rd party apps show active charging.