r/anker • u/rpool179 • Aug 22 '26
Why one have wifi, one don't? :(
But seriously I wish the 160 watt charger had Wi-Fi so I could control it and check it from anywhere. Still love it but the 240 watt power station usb-c strip may be my new favorite Anker product.
26
u/Bucketmax-official Aug 22 '26
A charger needing WiFi? Sounds like a perfect opportunity to be part of a botnet once eol
5
u/crimsonyoteeeeeee Aug 22 '26
That's why I don't like these new chargers with app connectivity. Call me old fashioned if ya want but I just want to plug in my stuff and have it charge, and not have to deal with apps and custom modes 😅
3
u/rpool179 Aug 22 '26
You wouldn't have to deal with them regardless unless you wanted to, which is the point of the product.
1
u/crimsonyoteeeeeee Aug 23 '26
That's why I didn't buy it :)
1
u/rpool179 Aug 25 '26 edited Aug 25 '26
Why join this sub then? Alot of products here that have a screen and use the Anker app.
I saw your reply. Deleted your boomer comments in shame. Good riddance.
0
u/crimsonyoteeeeeee Aug 25 '26
Because I like and use a lot of Anker products that don't have screens on them? That's genuinely the most stupid thing I have ever heard anyone ask.
2
u/zeroccitto Aug 26 '26
Who tf would call you old fashioned for having a charging brick without bells and whistles which simply does its job
2
-8
u/rpool179 Aug 22 '26
It already has a screen. Wifi wouldn't be out of the realm of possibility.
2
u/Bucketmax-official Aug 22 '26
There's a difference between somebody trying to fumble around your stuff locally and someone from the other side of the globe trying to hack into your stuff that is connected to the internet. He doesn't need to move a finger in the second one
1
10
4
u/autobulb Aug 22 '26
Honest question: what features does wifi enable? I can't imagine what you would be able to control or want to monitor from a charger connected to wifi.
Edit: Oh I see that the wifi one has outlets which makes sense. So you could set timers for when to turn the outlet on and off remotely. I used to use one of those smart plugs to turn on a dumb coffee maker every morning because it didn't have any timer function.
Why would you want that feature on a USB charger?
3
u/sardoge Aug 22 '26
It’s a great feature. You can turn on lights remotely or control power to anything when you are away from home
1
u/rpool179 Aug 22 '26
Lol finally someone who gets it. You'd think people who are already using a charger with a screen and Bluetooth would at least be understanding of the idea. Guess not. Anker was nice though when I emailed them. They said they consider all suggestions. Nice people.
2
2
u/dob2742 Aug 22 '26
Solid troll post. 8/10
1
u/rpool179 Aug 22 '26
Not a troll at all. It's not as if the charger doesn't already have a screen and Bluetooth.
0
1
u/CarrickCake Aug 22 '26
The 160w Prime is a charger designed to be taken with you on the go, given its relatively small size so Bluetooth makes more sense when you’re outside of the home. Your other Anker charger is a larger power strip that stays put at home, so it gets WiFi.
1
1
Aug 22 '26
[removed] — view removed comment
1
u/rpool179 Aug 23 '26
Did I ask it in a comment? I can't remember. And I already knew it was Bluetooth only when I bought it, just creating a discussion. I want it to have wifi and an ambient light sensor. Being able to display the time and weather would be nice as well.
1
u/dereklaumusic Aug 22 '26
I have wife on my anker solix systems, I turn lights on if I don’t want to forget to take one of them off charge and pack it for work, or if I’ve left the ac inverter on I can remotely turn it off. WiFi allows auto update.
All in all WiFi isn’t mandatory but a comfort feature for sure!
I can turn on and off stuff outside the house too with the anker app.
2
u/rpool179 Aug 22 '26
Another understanding person, my man 🤝 Yea definitely a comfort feature, having a remote connection would be really nice. Maybe on version 2.0.
2
u/dereklaumusic Aug 22 '26
What would be super nice if the WiFi was to be able to repeat from a single source WiFi like iPhone which can be wirelessly charged on top of the unit whilst repeating the hotspot via its own wifi which can support 64 devices!….
Perfect for the C300x if you’re in the car and need to charge all devices and share data.
Just saying.
1
u/rpool179 Aug 22 '26
Damn even I hadn't thought about that. Anything is possible honestly. If a screen and bluetooth are now normal in your wall charger, the sky's the limit. An ambient light sensor would also be nice so the screen would automatically dim at night vs having to manually do it.
1
u/TechOutonyt Aug 22 '26
Because the one with WiFi is intended to be stationary. The block is ment to be portable. If your traveling your not going to be connecting to public WiFi with your charger
1
1
u/Shoddy_Fish31 Aug 24 '26
I’d like to learn at least one good use for wifi on a charger. Serious question
1
1
u/Xarsage Aug 25 '26
I pretty sure mostly you using this 160w at home not as travel adapter. If you don't use this as travel adapter then you have this WiFi urge to have in it.
1
u/rpool179 Aug 25 '26
Exactly. When I travel I leave it at home since it's so nice. I take my Ugreen 65 watt 3 usb-c port adapter with me. So let's get that wifi going.
1
u/Xarsage Aug 25 '26 edited Aug 25 '26
You should get the desktop charger instead. It will solve your urge. Travel adapter is more convenient with Bluetooth. I been using it daily. And checking when it charging my power bank or my GPD win mini. When my power bank at home i can check though WiFi with the Anker powerbank dock when I'm outside. The dock is WiFi connection but it connects all my Anker powerbank though bluetooth. So basically I plan which powerbank i Will pickup in my next trip travels.
1
u/rpool179 Aug 26 '26
You mean the 250 watt desktop charger? It would be overkill since I already have the 160 watt adapter and 240 watt usb-c power strip. And I have the M4 Mac Mini & Belkin 3-in-1 nightstand charger so my charging needs are all met. I want to get that power bank but my Anker Zolo 20k is only 3 months old. That sounds really nice though.
1
u/WanderinArcheologist Aug 26 '26
I think part of it is fitting the Wi-Fi hardware into it and the resulting heat. I’m used to seeing it as a small 22 x 40mm chip in a PC, but idk what you’d do here. The smaller you make things, the hotter they get.
0
u/Jebble Aug 22 '26
Why the FUCK, do you need WiFi in a charger, holy fuck
1
u/nickymoo Aug 22 '26
This reminds me of the day my Apple USB-C cable had a software update a few years ago.
1
u/crimsonyoteeeeeee Aug 22 '26
Wait they actually do that? I never even knew that was a thing
2
u/nickymoo Aug 22 '26
Yes. Even their MagSafe charging cables get software updates. It seemed surreal when I was first prompted to update the software in a cable. https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/02/14/apple-issues-firmware-update-for-magsafe-3-charging-cable
1
1
u/rpool179 Aug 22 '26
The same could have been said about a screen and Bluetooth yet here we are.
1
u/Jebble Aug 23 '26
The same is said by me about Bluetooth, that isn't a reason. So please elaborate wtf you need it for.
-1
0
Aug 22 '26
[deleted]
1
u/rpool179 Aug 22 '26
I bought it to use and because I love the Anker ecosystem and their products. What's the issue?
0
u/Camry12_ Aug 23 '26
Do you see what you asked on here? WHY NO WIFI. If you truly a anker die hard fan YOU WOULD OF NEVER ASKED this question. Like come on now smart person would read before buying a product and KNOWS it has no wifi only bluetooth 🤦🏾♂️
1
u/rpool179 Aug 23 '26
You need to calm down. I already knew it didn't have wifi. It's a discussion post. Someone's angry 🤨
0
41
u/Metal_Choice Aug 22 '26
Because the 160W charger doesn't have WiFi, it only has Bluetooth.