ᐅ Are there any tips for using Ikea Besta furniture wirelessly?

meole schrieb:
Of course, aesthetics must not be neglected, because with Ikea furniture you can quickly notice distracting elements.

I completely agree. That’s why I strongly recommend using chargers that are small and flat, which can be hidden behind cabinet doors or inside compartments. A recessed cable management system can also help.

Additionally:
- Use narrow cable channels for power supply.
- Consider whether you need multiple charging points or prefer a central charging location.
- Also keep heat generation in mind: Qi charging stations can get too hot under wood surfaces, so monitor the temperature.

My question: Which devices do you primarily want to charge? Tablet, smartphone, or other items? This will affect the charging power and layout.

If you want to charge wirelessly, you should buy Qi charging stations and attach them under the shelf. Just make sure the device is compatible.

For wireless use with Besta furniture, Qi chargers are a simple solution. Mounted under the surfaces, they work well. Inside, you can hide power strips with USB ports.

There are also battery boxes or battery packs that can be integrated into the furniture. This makes the power supply completely wireless and flexible.

fidasi schrieb:
For which devices and specific use cases do you plan this? That might help to further specify the suggestions.

I mainly want to charge smartphones wirelessly, and occasionally tablets. I am also interested in smart wireless technology components like Zigbee sensors that could be integrated into the furniture, with the goal of keeping wiring as invisible as possible.

Thanks also for the note about heat generation. I hadn’t considered that before.

Are there common standard sizes for charging pads in Besta furniture, or are custom-made solutions preferable?

Turansar schrieb:
I mainly want to charge smartphones wirelessly and occasionally tablets.

That is a good use case. For smartphones, Qi charging pads with a power output of 5 to 10 watts are available, which is also acceptable for tablets if they are Qi-compatible.

Standard sizes are usually square or round with a diameter of about 6–10 cm (2.4–4 inches). Since Besta furniture often measures around 60 cm (24 inches) wide, a charging pad can be easily placed, either centered or inside a compartment.

Custom solutions make sense if you have specific shapes or surfaces, but to start, I recommend ready-made chargers with a slim profile.

For your wireless technology components, inexpensive Zigbee hubs or sensors can also be powered by small battery or rechargeable battery solutions to avoid cables. Sometimes a Power over Ethernet (PoE) adapter is interesting as well if network cables are already installed.

Good cable management inside the furniture is important, as fully wireless usually only applies to the device itself, not the power supply.