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PocketDock: The World's Smallest Smartphone Dock

Stop leaving your smartphone on the ground!

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PocketDock: The World's Smallest Smartphone Dock

PocketDock: The World's Smallest Smartphone Dock

PocketDock: The World's Smallest Smartphone Dock

PocketDock: The World's Smallest Smartphone Dock

PocketDock: The World's Smallest Smartphone Dock

Stop leaving your smartphone on the ground!

Stop leaving your smartphone on the ground!

Stop leaving your smartphone on the ground!

Stop leaving your smartphone on the ground!

Ben Martinek
Ben Martinek
Ben Martinek
Ben Martinek
1 Campaign |
Berkeley, United States
$3,197 USD 86 backers
12% of $25,000 Fixed Goal Fixed Goal

Enter PocketDock

PocketDock is the simple, all-in-one smartphone charging solution that fits in your pocket. It turns your Apple USB charger into a dock to keep your phone off the ground and eliminate the need for messy cords.



PocketDock Modes Lit Up By Three LEDs Integrated Into the Base

We’ve integrated LEDs with three modes into the base of PocketDock: Charging, Nightlight, and Off. While charging, the LEDs cycle across the face letting you know your device is still charging. When your device is fully charged, the LEDs remain solid. Nightlight mode leaves theLEDs on while plugged in, with or without a device, making PocketDock easy to find, even in the dark. Off mode allows you to keep charging your device without any lights disturbing your sleep. At the end of the campaign, backers will get to choose the color of the LEDs we proceed with.

The Problem

You’re out and about and grab your phone charger to prevent battery drain. Your charger, along with other cords and headphones, ends up in a tangled mess. When you finally get your phone plugged in, it sits on the ground of the coffee shop, bar, or airport, getting dirty or even stepped on. Your phone deserves better.

More Than Just a Charger

While designing PocketDock, we wanted to create something that offered more utility than just a charger. Voilà! PocketDock can be used as a kickstand on the go or plugged in around the house to keep your phone in sight. Dock it in an outlet out of reach from kids, in the bathroom to belt out tunes in the shower, or in your bedroom to double as a nightlight.


Designed Seamlessly With the Apple USB Charger

Good design means reusing existing materials. Apple makes the smallest, safest USB charger available, so we designed a dock to integrate with it … seamlessly. Borrowing from Apple's design cues, we made PocketDock look like something that should have already come with your Apple charger.


(Apple USB Charger Not Included)


PocketDock is constructed of a durable ABS plastic and fused together with ultrasonic welding, providing a dock that is both sleek and sturdy. Available with either a lightning or micro USB adapter, it is compatible with iPhones and Androids. Its design is compatible with most popular phone cases.





Additional Stability

Each PocketDock will also include spacers that provide additional lateral stability for larger devices.

Perks

Each contribution you make comes with our sincerest thanks. Check out the Early Bird perks to get your PocketDock first!



Why We Need Your Help

We’ve already begun investing in PocketDock designs and prototypes to bring the campaign to life. Your backing will help fund the tooling and part testing to make PocketDock a finished product. Additional costs we’re anticipating include government certifications, licensing fees, and meeting manufacturer minimum order quantities.

In the unfortunate event we do not meet our $25,000 goal, we will not keep the funds – all funds will be returned promptly.

We have already received prototypes of PocketDock and are currently working with the manufacturer to finish the tooling. That process should be finished in May, when we will also receive the tool-made samples. From here we will make any adjustments for the final product, which should be mass produced in June. Fulfillment will be handled locally and also by the manufacturer (depending on demand). Orders for Indiegogo backers will be fulfilled in July, beginning with Early Bird backers.

A bit about Cozy Industries

Cozy Industries is a company obsessed with making simple solutions for modern living. Our first product, MagCozy, was a crowdfunded hit and can be found in stores, on Amazon, and in companies like Google, Airbnb and Pinterest. People love them because they save money and time, while preventing headaches. Now we are working on a more ambitious and ubiqituous problem: smartphone charging. And we promise to deliver the solution – The PocketDock™ – on schedule as we did with the MagCozy.


Risks and Challenges

The risks for this project are fairly limited. We are already working with an Apple-approved MFI manufacturer partner to make PocketDock a reality. They have a lot of experience in the manufacturing of lightning accessories and the certification process.

The main challenge will be making sure the quality of PocketDock is superb to give our backers the best possible product, even if that means re-designing components if they don’t live up to expectations. There is also the possibility of delays due to government certifications.

We are currently in the DVT (Development Validation Testing) stage of developing PocketDock. When we move into the tooling and PVT (Production Validation Testing) phase, Ben will be going to the factory to oversee the production in person. This will help to solve problems before they occur and to make sure the quality meets expectations.

We are not strangers to this process because of our MagCozy learnings. Before even beginning the campaign, we determined that this is a very achievable project with clear product goals. We will regularly post updates about where we are in the development process, especially if we run into any delays along the way.


FAQ

  • Does PocketDock include the USB wall adapter?
    No. PocketDock attaches to USB adapters, but cannot be plugged into outlets.
  • Will PocketDock work with my phone case?
    PocketDock works with most popular phone cases; however, we cannot guarantee that it will work with every phone case.
  • Can I get both a Lightning and Micro USB PocketDock with the 2 PocketDocks or Family Pack contribution levels?
    Yes, just indicate which ones and how many of each you would like.
  • Can I use my PocketDock with an iPad or Tablet?
    PocketDock is not designed to be used with tablet devices
  • Is PocketDock compatible with the 10W Apple USB wall adapter?
    Yes, it will charge at 1.1 Amps.
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2 PocketDocks + T-Shirt

$50 USD
You will receive two PocketDocks (Lightning or Micro-USB), a product T-shirt, and our sincere thanks, including name on our site. Backer can select which versions they want, they don't have to be the same. Best Value!
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July 2015
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Cozy + Thanks

$9 USD
We'll send you a MagCozy or LightingCozy (your choice) and include your name on our site to say thanks for your support.
Estimated Shipping
May 2015
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International Shipping

$10 USD
Need to ship your product overseas (Not in the US)? Add this perk!
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PocketDock (Early Bird)

$20 USD
You will receive one PocketDock (Lightning or Micro-USB) and our sincere thanks, including name on our site. The Early Bird perks will ship first.
Estimated Shipping
June 2015
0 out of 150 of claimed

T-Shirt

$20 USD
Get a sensuous American Apparel T-Shirt to show your support for PocketDock and our sincere thanks, including name on our site.
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May 2015
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PocketDock

$25 USD
You will receive one PocketDock (Lightning or Micro-USB) and our sincere thanks, including name on our site.
Estimated Shipping
June 2015
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2 PocketDocks (Early Bird)

$36 USD
You will receive two PocketDocks (Lightning or Micro-USB) and our sincere thanks, including name on our site. Backer can select which versions they want, they don't have to be the same. The Early Bird perks will ship first.
Estimated Shipping
July 2015
0 out of 200 of claimed

2 PocketDocks

$45 USD
You will receive two PocketDocks (Lightning or Micro-USB) and our sincere thanks, including name on our site. Backer can select which versions they want, they don't have to be the same.
Estimated Shipping
July 2015
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Family Pack

$75 USD
You will receive four PocketDocks (Lightning or Micro-USB) and our sincere thanks, including name on our site. Backer can select which versions they want, they don't have to be the same.
Estimated Shipping
July 2015
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The Full Experience

$250 USD
This is the Full Experience. You will receive four PocketDocks (Lightning or Micro-USB), a product T-shirt, a framed technical drawing of PocketDock, and one product mentorship session to help turn your dream into a reality (either in person at the Cozy Industries Office, or via Google Hangouts).
Estimated Shipping
July 2015
0 out of 10 of claimed

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