Belkin 18W USB-C™ PD + 12W USB-A Dual Port Car Charger, F7U106 Frequently Asked Questions

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

1. What is the Belkin 18W USB-C™ PD + 12W USB-A Dual Port Car Charger, F7U106?
2. What is the warranty for the Belkin F7U106?
3. Does the Belkin F7U106 have a Connected Equipment Warranty (CEW)?
4. In what color does the Belkin F7U106 come in?
5. Is the Belkin F7U106 MFi-certified?
6. Does the Belkin F7U106 support USB-PD?

HARDWARE INFORMATION

1. How many ports does the Belkin F7U106 have?
2. What are the power specifications of the Belkin F7U106?
3. What is the light for in the Belkin F7U106?

COMPATIBILITY

1. What devices are compatible with the Belkin F7U106?

FUNCTIONALITY

1. What are the recommended operating and storage temperatures?
2. Does this have surge protection capabilities?
3. Can I charge my laptop with this car charger?
4. Can I use the Belkin F7U106 with a 24V power system?
5. What is the purpose of the status light?
6. Can I charge my device with the Belkin F7U106 while my car’s power is OFF?
7. How fast will this charge my phone?
8. What is the power consumption of the charger when it is not being used to charge a device?

PRODUCT INFORMATION

1. What is the Belkin 18W USB-C™ PD + 12W USB-A Dual Port Car Charger, F7U106?

The Belkin 18W USB-C™ PD + 12W USB-A Dual Port Car Charger, F7U106 provides your smartphones and tablets with a portable, quick, and safe charging experience inside your car. Its universal compatibility with USB-C Power Delivery (PD) means you can fast charge other USB PD-enabled smartphones. It comes in a sleek design that fits seamlessly in your car’s charging port so a battery boost is always in reach. To know more, click here.

2. What is the warranty for the Belkin F7U106?

The Belkin F7U106 has a 2-year limited warranty.

3. Does the Belkin F7U106 have a Connected Equipment Warranty (CEW)?

The Belkin F7U106 has a $2,500 Connected Equipment Warranty.

4. In what color does the Belkin F7U106 come in?

The Belkin F7U106 is only available in black.

5. Is the Belkin F7U106 MFi-certified?

Yes.

6. Does the Belkin F7U106 support USB-PD?

Yes, the Belkin F7U106 supports USB-PD 3.0.

HARDWARE INFORMATION

1. How many ports does the Belkin F7U106 have?

The Belkin F7U106 has the following ports:

One USB-A Port
One USB-C Port

2. What are the power specifications of the Belkin F7U106?

The power specifications of the Belkin F7U106 are the following:

Input

12V DC

Output

USB-A port
- 5V/2.4A/12W
USB-C port
- 5V/3A/15W
- 9V/2A/18W

3. What is the light for in the Belkin F7U106?

The light signifies that the Belkin F7U106 is receiving power.

COMPATIBILITY

1. What devices are compatible with the Belkin F7U106?

The Belkin F7U106 is designed to charge devices using USB-A or USB-C cables. The charger will support device charging on the USB-C port up to 18W.

The charger has been tested for compatibility with the following devices:

iPhone® XS / XS Max
iPhone XR
iPhone X
iPhone 8 / 8 Plus
iPhone 7 / 7 Plus
iPhone 6S / 6S Plus
iPhone 6 / 6 Plus
iPhone SE
iPhone 5 / 5S / 5C
iPad Pro® 10.5-inch / 11-inch / 12.9-inch
iPad Pro 9.7-inch (1st Generation)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st and 2nd Generations)
iPad® 9.7-inch (5th and 6th Generations)
iPad mini® 4
Samsung® Galaxy S10® / S10+
Samsung Galaxy® Fold
Google Pixel™ 3 / 3XL
LG® G7/V40
Huawei™ Mate P20 Pro
HTC 10™
Sony® Xperia™ XZ3

FUNCTIONALITY

1. What are the recommended operating and storage temperatures?

The Belkin F7U106 has an operating temperature of 0°C to 55°C and a storage temperature of -40°C to 85°C.

2. Does this have surge protection capabilities?

No.

3. Can I charge my laptop with this car charger?

No.

4. Can I use the Belkin F7U106 with a 24V power system?

No. The Belkin F7U106 charger is designed to be used only with a 12V power system. Using it with any other voltage can lead to damage of the charger or device connected to it as well as voiding the warranty of the charger.

5. What is the purpose of the status light?

The status light turns ON immediately upon connection to the car’s power socket to let you know it is receiving power.

6. Can I charge my device with the Belkin F7U106 while my car’s power is OFF?

The Belkin F7U106 will charge a device as long as power is being supplied to it. Some vehicles will continue to supply power to the 12V power ports while the vehicle is turned OFF while others will not. Check the user manual on the functionality of your 12V power ports.

7. How fast will this charge my phone?

The charger is capable of charging USB-PD compatible devices from 0–50% charge in as short as 30 minutes.

The full charging speeds are dependent upon the following criteria: