The Best Charging Stations for Multiple Devices
At LocknCharge, we are dedicated to designing and manufacturing the highest quality charging stations for multiple devices for any mobile device program.
Our mission is to make life easier for schools and organizations implementing mobile device technology for multiple devices–including tablets, laptops, iPads and MacBook devices. If your school or organization has a number of devices to maintain and manage, you know how difficult it can be to find a charging solution or management system that works.
Cords can get tangled, devices become lost or stolen, a limited number of outlets can lead to a counterintuitive technology plan and device management for broken devices is compounding. With 73% of businesses failing to find a proper charging station for their technology, these problems are more common than you may think!
Best Multiple Device Charging Stations
We’ve rounded up some of our best charging stations, smart lockers and charging carts to meet the needs of multiple device types.
1. Joey Charging Carts
Affordability meets functionality.
Our Joey Carts are an affordable option for any school or business looking to charge multiple devices. The design of this Cart accommodates both racks and Baskets so you can charge up to 30 or 40 of just about any device with a 17” screen size.
Not only is the cart small and compact in size, but it also takes only minutes to wire the entire Cart. Plus the power strips are now more easily accessible, so you no longer have to wrestle with tangled cords. There’s plenty to love about this cart! Check it out here.
2. FUYL Smart Locker System
The FUYL Smart Locker System takes hardware asset management to the next level.
The FUYL Smart Charging Locker System is an Intelligent Hardware Asset Management System that charges, stores, secures and manages assets for most mobile devices in 15 individually-lockable compartments. FUYL Towers are powered by LocknCharge Cloud to remotely manage physical assets secured inside the Tower.
This smart charging locker has 5 or 15 individually-lockable compartments, each equipped with a power outlet and a 2.4 amp USB port. You can manage almost any device, including iPads, tablets, laptops, mobile phones, Chromebooks and more. Learn more about the FUYL Smart Locker System here.
3. Carrier Charging Carts
Carrier 20, 30 and 40 Carts provide ultimate security and durability.
Secure, efficient and a future-proofed, Carrier 20, 30 and 40 Carts sound almost too good to be true, right? Well, these Carts live up to the task. With the option for either racks or baskets, Carrier Carts accommodate almost any device up to 17”. Remove the racks or baskets to create an open-concept design that can also hold other technology such as robotics, printers, drones and more.
Our Baskets by LocknCharge hold five devices and make device deployment quick and easy. The top-loading design ensures easy access to devices–no more bending down to gather devices on a bottom shelf. And with cabling stored in the bottom of the Cart, power bricks and cords stay organized and will never go missing. Learn more about Carrier Carts here.
4. Revolution 32 Charging Cabinet
Charge a greater number of devices in a small footprint.
This charging cabinet can accommodate 32 devices up to 17 inches, with or without a case while taking up 50% less floor space than a traditional charging cart.
For 1:1 classrooms that are tight on space but need to charge, store and secure a greater amount of devices, the Revolution 32 Charging Cabinet is just the ticket. And with ECO Safe Charge Power Management, you can easily charge 32 devices in the same amount of time as just one. Learn more here.
5. Carrier Charging Stations
Carrying you to better charging solutions, one station at a time.
Limited on space? No worries - with our Carrier Charging Stations, you can make any wall or desk a secure charging station for anywhere from 10 to 15 devices.
This charging station for multiple devices also comes equipped with Baskets, making deployment of devices up to 13” faster and easier. And for devices up to 17”, swap the Baskets for Racks to easily accommodate larger devices. Still not convinced? Charge your devices while they’re safely locked, giving you back classroom and work time. Check out the station here.
PD Charging 101 – Everything You Need to Know About PD Charging
Commonly Asked Power Delivery (PD) Questions
Mobile device charging technology has come a long way in the past few years. The PD Charging standard and the Type C connector were developed in tandem with the aim of being as universal as possible, making mobile device charging fast and more efficient. As the experts in physical device management, we've answered some of the most commonly asked questions about PD (Power Delivery) charging to help you better understand what it is, how it works and how it may benefit your organization.
Power Delivery (PD) Charging is the latest mobile device charging standard. It lets us quickly charge larger capacity batteries than we were able to in the past. Phones, tablets and laptops can all use PD Charging.
A USB-C PD Charger can detect the device it’s connected to. If that device supports PD protocol, it will negotiate/communicate between the charger and device, and it will send the right amount of power to provide the fastest charge possible.
Together, PD Charging standard and Type C connector are the dream team! The PD Charging standard and the Type C connector were developed in tandem with the aim being as universal as possible.
Lightning devices like the iPhone 12, iPhone X and various iPads have been PD compatible for some time. Using a PD charger in conjunction with an MFI-certified Type-C to Lightning cable allows for higher current draw and faster charging.
Type C is much more than just a cable connector or a device socket. There’s a standard for the connector and socket, several standards for the charging method and yet more standards for the communication of data. Just because a device has a Type C socket does not necessarily mean it also supports PD or high-speed data.
Voltage is selected by negotiation/communication between the charger and the device.
iPhone 12, iPhone X, iPhone 8/ 8 Plus, iPad Pro, Google Pixel 5, Google Pixel 2, Google Pixel 2 XL, Samsung S20 and Note are just some of the popular devices that use PD. When investing in new hardware it’s important to know your new devices are fully compatible with the supporting hardware.
Varies on a product basis. Check your device for specifics.
This is a broader question than people realize. Your old charger can take a USB-A to Type C cable which can connect to a Type C port on a new device and in some cases, may work. So, if you already have the charger and the cable there’s no harm in trying it out.
But most devices will not charge properly, and some will not charge at all. This is important to remember when investing in new hardware.
The Watt capacity (Wattage) of a charger is the amount of power a charger can supply to a device that requests it. Note it is the devices prerogative to request that charge.
The Wattage of a deceive is the amount of power a device can source from a suitable charger.
There is no danger to either device of charger if the relative wattages do not match.
It is ideal for the device (in terms of charge time) that the charger Wattage matches or exceeds the Wattage of the device.
If the attached device does not support the PD protocol, communication cannot be established. By default, a lower charge rate is used. The short of this being that it may just take longer to charge than normal.
Best Charging Stations with USB-C PD
Best Smart Charging Lockers with USB-C PD
Simplify Device Check Outs with a Smart Charging Locker
Is managing daily device check-outs making your head spin? Good News. There's a better way.
Life Without vs. Life With FUYL Tower
When a shift worker, employee, student or teacher checks out a device for the day, keeping track of who is taking which device can derail productivity for even the most organized department managers or IT teams.
Simplify your process and ensure device accountability with a FUYL Tower™ Smart Locker from LocknCharge. When paired with LocknCharge Cloud, FUYL Towers empower users to self-serve devices at their convenience to maximize device uptime and protect time for those managing the devices.
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Easily Exchange Broken Devices with a Smart Charging Locker
When an employee, student or teacher’s device breaks, working or learning comes to a screeching halt. Good news. There's a better way.
Life Without vs. Life With FUYL Tower
Waiting for a replacement device can be painful for device users and tech teams alike. Watch this video to learn how FUYL Tower™ Smart Lockers minimize device downtime and lessen IT interruptions.
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Smart Locker Resources
Keep Your Organization’s Devices & Data Secure with a Smart Charging Locker
Would it surprise you to learn that 41% of data breaches are due to lost or stolen devices? Good news. There's a better way.
Life Without vs. Life With FUYL Tower
When laptop, tablet and iPad devices are not securely stored after use, your organization's data is at a greater risk. Watch this quick video to see how FUYL Tower™ Smart Lockers deter device theft and protect data.
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