The Nomad Base Station Apple Watch Wireless Charging Dock: A Convenient and Thoughtful Solution

I've had my hands on the Nomad Base Station Apple Watch Wireless Charging Dock for a couple of months now, waiting for Apple to release their second-generation AirPods with integrated wireless charging. While that hasn't happened yet, I'm excited to share my experience with this product once it becomes available.

One thing I love about Nomad's products is the build quality, and the Base Station is no exception. The aluminum construction feels premium, and the leather wireless charging surface looks sleek and modern. But what really sets this dock apart is its well-designed charging surface, which features three coils that allow you to charge multiple devices in multiple locations. This means you can use it with your iPhone, Apple Watch, or even AirPods, all at the same time.

When I plug in the Base Station, I notice that the back cover is made of plastic, but the addition of non-slip rubber strips helps keep the device secure on a surface. The barrel plug for the power adapter is also present, and it's detachable, allowing you to switch out regional plugs if needed. Inside the box, Nomad provides an illustrated explainer showing how to charge devices with the three charging coils.

I start by sitting my iPhone down on the dock and observing that it uses the middle charging coil. If I place it on the right side, the dock will use the right coil instead. This is made possible by the LEDs on the front of the dock, which indicate which coil is in use. It's a simple yet clever design.

Next, I grab my Apple Watch and sit it down on the dock. To my surprise, the watch charges wirelessly without the need for any additional cables or adapters. The Base Station supports 7.5-watt fast wireless charging, making it an ideal solution for keeping your devices charged on the go.

One feature that really stands out to me is the little rubber piece that prevents the Apple Watch from crashing into the aluminum surface of the dock when placed down. It's a thoughtful touch that shows Nomad has put careful consideration into the design of this product. Additionally, the dock features an ambient light sensor that automatically dims the LEDs when charging in a dark environment, preventing any harsh light pollution.

Of course, there are some downsides to consider. One obvious drawback is the lack of iOS integration, which means you won't be able to charge your devices wirelessly from the dock without using an external adapter or cable. I'm not sure why Nomad didn't include this feature, but it's something to keep in mind if you're expecting seamless wireless charging.

Another issue is that the Base Station is currently temporarily sold out, and I'm not sure when it will become available again. It's unclear whether Nomad is waiting on Apple to release their second-generation AirPods with integrated wireless charging, or if there are other factors at play.

Finally, the price of the Base Station is $120, which may seem steep to some users. However, considering the quality and features of this product, I believe it's a fair price. After all, Nomad has consistently delivered high-quality products that are both functional and stylish, and this dock is no exception.

Overall, the Nomad Base Station Apple Watch Wireless Charging Dock is a convenient and thoughtful solution for charging your devices on the go. With its premium build quality, well-designed charging surface, and thoughtful features like the rubber piece and ambient light sensor, it's an excellent addition to any wireless charging setup. While there are some downsides to consider, I believe the benefits of this product make it a worthwhile investment for anyone looking to stay charged on the move.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enhen zone with nomads B station Apple watch wireless charging dock check it out thanks for watching nine-to-five Mac be sure to thumbs up click the subscribe button and then enable notifications with the bill icon so you won't miss any upcoming videos so nomads base station Apple watch wireless charging dock has been sitting on my shelf for a couple of months now because I was waiting for Apple to release their second generation ear pods but as you know that hasn't happened yet but that's ok because we know that these second generation air pods will eventually get here and once they do this is gonna be a great charging option for all three of those portable Apple devices the Apple watch the iPhone and your air pods once that second generation is released but even now you can use a Qi wireless adapter with your current air pods and charge them wirelessly right now the first thing you'll notice is that the build quality is typical Nomad fashion it is great you get the aluminum and you get that leather wireless charging surface and not only does it look good but it's well designed that charging surface features three coils so you can charge multiple devices in multiple locations now if you turn it over on the back you'll notice that the back cover is plastic and you have a couple of non-slip rubber strips to keep the device from moving around on a surface on the rear you'll see the barrel plug for the power adapter and you also see that ambient light sensor next to it we'll talk about that in just a second alright so let's go ahead and pull out the power plug again that uses a barrel style connector and it also has detachable plugs so you can switch it out for different regions and inside the box there are three different regional plugs for power underneath everything in the box Nomad provides an Illustrated explainer showing how to charge devices with those three charging coils so let's go ahead and plug it in and you can see those three lights on front the 3 LEDs represent each charging coil just going to sit it down here alright so if we just sit our iPhone down like that it uses the middle charging coil if you sit it like that it uses the right charging coil okay so let's grab our Apple watch we'll sit it there and that will charge the Apple watch so we have two devices charging at the same time let's grab our ear pods with the hyper juice wireless adapter on it sit it there and now we're charging three devices at the same time be sure to watch our overview of the hyper juice adapter for more details okay so now I'm going to show you the different charging coils and how those LED indicators light up when using different coils so I have the Apple watch there it doesn't use a coil it's its own independent charger so we're gonna set our ear pods here on the first coil on the left you can see the little left LED lights up pull it off sit it in the middle the middle LED lights up sit it on the right the right LED lights up super simple super easy so let's go ahead and sit our iPhone there and you'll be happy to know that the charger supports 7.5 watt fast wireless charging as well now let's talk about a couple of things that I really like about this device number one little little details like this when you set your Apple watch down it has that little rubber piece so that the Apple watch isn't crashing into the anodized aluminum surface of the charger that's a very thoughtful and also there's an ambient light sensor so when you're charging in a dark setting it's gonna automatically dim those LEDs so you're not blinded by LED light pollution while in the dark much-appreciated feature for sure okay so a couple of obvious downsides number one you're not going to get that iOS integration like you will with the air power wireless charger if that ever happens to ship and then number two it's temporarily sold out I don't know if they're waiting on Apple to release the second generation ear pods with integrated wireless charging before they bring it back and then number three it's pricey 120 bucks that said in typical Nomad fashion it's very well thought out and designed what do you guys think about the base station Apple watch wireless charging dock from Nomad let me know down below in the comments this is Jeff with nine-to-five Mackhen zone with nomads B station Apple watch wireless charging dock check it out thanks for watching nine-to-five Mac be sure to thumbs up click the subscribe button and then enable notifications with the bill icon so you won't miss any upcoming videos so nomads base station Apple watch wireless charging dock has been sitting on my shelf for a couple of months now because I was waiting for Apple to release their second generation ear pods but as you know that hasn't happened yet but that's ok because we know that these second generation air pods will eventually get here and once they do this is gonna be a great charging option for all three of those portable Apple devices the Apple watch the iPhone and your air pods once that second generation is released but even now you can use a Qi wireless adapter with your current air pods and charge them wirelessly right now the first thing you'll notice is that the build quality is typical Nomad fashion it is great you get the aluminum and you get that leather wireless charging surface and not only does it look good but it's well designed that charging surface features three coils so you can charge multiple devices in multiple locations now if you turn it over on the back you'll notice that the back cover is plastic and you have a couple of non-slip rubber strips to keep the device from moving around on a surface on the rear you'll see the barrel plug for the power adapter and you also see that ambient light sensor next to it we'll talk about that in just a second alright so let's go ahead and pull out the power plug again that uses a barrel style connector and it also has detachable plugs so you can switch it out for different regions and inside the box there are three different regional plugs for power underneath everything in the box Nomad provides an Illustrated explainer showing how to charge devices with those three charging coils so let's go ahead and plug it in and you can see those three lights on front the 3 LEDs represent each charging coil just going to sit it down here alright so if we just sit our iPhone down like that it uses the middle charging coil if you sit it like that it uses the right charging coil okay so let's grab our Apple watch we'll sit it there and that will charge the Apple watch so we have two devices charging at the same time let's grab our ear pods with the hyper juice wireless adapter on it sit it there and now we're charging three devices at the same time be sure to watch our overview of the hyper juice adapter for more details okay so now I'm going to show you the different charging coils and how those LED indicators light up when using different coils so I have the Apple watch there it doesn't use a coil it's its own independent charger so we're gonna set our ear pods here on the first coil on the left you can see the little left LED lights up pull it off sit it in the middle the middle LED lights up sit it on the right the right LED lights up super simple super easy so let's go ahead and sit our iPhone there and you'll be happy to know that the charger supports 7.5 watt fast wireless charging as well now let's talk about a couple of things that I really like about this device number one little little details like this when you set your Apple watch down it has that little rubber piece so that the Apple watch isn't crashing into the anodized aluminum surface of the charger that's a very thoughtful and also there's an ambient light sensor so when you're charging in a dark setting it's gonna automatically dim those LEDs so you're not blinded by LED light pollution while in the dark much-appreciated feature for sure okay so a couple of obvious downsides number one you're not going to get that iOS integration like you will with the air power wireless charger if that ever happens to ship and then number two it's temporarily sold out I don't know if they're waiting on Apple to release the second generation ear pods with integrated wireless charging before they bring it back and then number three it's pricey 120 bucks that said in typical Nomad fashion it's very well thought out and designed what do you guys think about the base station Apple watch wireless charging dock from Nomad let me know down below in the comments this is Jeff with nine-to-five Mack\n"