WPC Announces Update to Qi2 Certification Process
WPC Announces Update to Qi2 Certification Process
In February 2026, the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) announced an update to the Qi2 certification process. The update forms part of the consortium’s ongoing effort to enhance interoperability, safety consistency, and performance transparency within the wireless charging ecosystem.
The revised certification framework introduces clearer validation procedures for magnetic alignment performance, power profile consistency, and thermal management verification, aiming to reduce variability across certified products and improve real-world user experience.
What the updated process emphasizes
The announcement highlighted refinements intended to make certified product behavior more consistent across devices and charging scenarios.
Industry relevance
The update reflects WPC’s broader strategy to strengthen interoperability across chargers, transmitters, and receiving devices supporting Qi2 technology. As wireless charging adoption grows, certification consistency remains a central factor in product reliability and consumer confidence.
