The Maxine AdessoCharge Table Lamp is a mid-century modern style table lamp with retro influence that includes a wireless charging pad with Qi inductive charging technology. Many smartphones have Qi technology built in so just place your phone on the pad and it will charge right up. No cords no mess. It's that easy! All AdessoCharge product is Qi certified by the Wireless Power Consortium. Please visit https://www.wirelesspowerconsortium.com/products/search/ to see a list of Qi certified products. The AdessoCharge pad supports 5W charging on contact with the charging pad which gets your phone from 0% to 100% in just 3-4 hours depending on your phone model. A USB is located on the base and can charge up a second device simultaneously. AdessoCharge is unique in that you can use the AdessoCharge pad the USB and the light all at the same time with maximum efficiency of all three. A simple rotary switch on the shade turns the lamp on and off. A sleek AdessoCharge pad design that is flush with the surrounding area provides an attractive charging station with easy access to your phone while its charging. Just plug in the lamp and the charger will work. The light on the lamp does not even need to be turned on. This wireless charging pad will charge your phone through most materials do you do not even need to remove your case! Only metal will hinder the function of the charging pad to charge through the case. If your smartphone doesnt support Qi wireless charging you will need to purchase a Qi compatible case which is sold through a variety of retail channels.