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The Air Dock 2.0

The Air Dock 2.0: The most convenient way to charge your mobile device in your car.

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The Air Dock 2.0

The Air Dock 2.0

The Air Dock 2.0

The Air Dock 2.0

The Air Dock 2.0

The Air Dock 2.0: The most convenient way to charge your mobile device in your car.

The Air Dock 2.0: The most convenient way to charge your mobile device in your car.

The Air Dock 2.0: The most convenient way to charge your mobile device in your car.

The Air Dock 2.0: The most convenient way to charge your mobile device in your car.

Greg Fackrell
Greg Fackrell
Greg Fackrell
Greg Fackrell
3 Campaigns |
Salt Lake City, United States
$186,408 USD by 2,099 backers
$129,207 USD by 1,525 backers on Jan 27, 2015
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Thanks to all our supporters who have made the Air Dock possible.

For all things Air Dock, please visit our website at theairdock.com


The Air Dock is a wireless charging station for your mobile device. Simply place your device onto the Air Dock to wirelessly charge!


HOW DOES IT WORK?

The Air Dock is a wireless car charger and dock for smartphones and tablets that are equipped with Qi inductive charging technology, which creates an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects, such as your device and The Air Dock.

The face of the Air Dock is made of nano suction foam, so mounting your device is as simple as placing it on the dock. 


The minuscule suction cups secure your phone to the dock without leaving any residue. Magnets hold the device tight to the foam face, allowing for easy removal along with excellent grip strength.


MOUNTING OPTIONS

We like options, so we offer 4 mounting options for the Air Dock 2.0. 

1 - Standard mount for textured surfaces
This is the most versatile mounting option. Its suction cup can be used on many different surfaces. It attaches to textured dashboards, even if they are slightly curved.  

2 - Standard mount for smooth surfaces
This mount is a classic suction cup meant for any flat, smooth surface. It works especially well on windshields.


3 - Long flexible mount
This mount has a long, flexible arm that can be bent into many different configurations. It mounts to the windshield or any other flat, glossy surface. 

4 -CD mount
This unique mount is meant to re-purpose your car's CD player. It slips into the CD slot and then expands to hold itself firmly in place.  

DEVICE COMPATIBILITY
Many of the newest generation smart phones work on the Air Dock. We are continually testing phones for compatibility as they are released.

SUPPORTS MOST NEWER SMART PHONES
We work hard to support as many phones as possible for use on the Air Dock. Every phone is different, and has its own requirements. For a detailed description of what is required for each supported phone please visit the Air Dock device compatibility page. For more info on the Nexus 6 on the Air Dock 2.0 please see the FAQ below.

Please make sure you understand exactly what your phone will need to work properly on the Air Dock. If you have questions, feel free to email us at info@theairdock.com before contributing to the campaign.

CASES and THE AIR DOCK 2.0
The Air Dock works great with plastic cases that are less than 3mm thick. The nano suction foam works best on glossy surfaces, so we recommend glossy-backed cases.

OPTIONAL MAGNETIC STICKER
Phones or cases with non-glossy surfaces, such as satin or other textures, may slip on the nano suction foam. To promote compatibility with as many devices as possible, we provide a magnetic sticker which guarantees reliable attachment to these non-glossy surfaces. Every dock comes with a complementary magnetic sticker, so you can decide whether to use it after trying the dock with your particular phone or case. Visit our website to read more about the magnetic sticker.

PERKS
Check the pricing sheet below to find the best fit for you. Campaign pricing is significantly discounted from the retail price that will be available on the website. Act now and get the best pricing we have ever offered with the limited quantity Super Early Bird Pricing!


THE AIR DOCK 2.0 - NEW & IMPROVED
We have made various improvements to the Air Dock that we are proud to introduce in this updated version. 

  • New Qi transmitter - This allows for a longer charging range, enabling the use of thicker cases. More aftermarket receivers are compatible with the improved transmitter.
  • NFC enabled - Use the built-in NFC chip to trigger events on your device. You can open apps, start music, or go to dock mode.
  • Functional design improvements - Thinner design, USB port re-location, and other small improvements.


DELIVERY OF PERKS

We know from our first campaign how hard it is to bring a product like this to market and to deliver perks on time. We have set a very reasonable funding goal, and as soon as we hit it, work will begin. Our delivery timeline takes minor manufacturing and supply setbacks into account. The timeline is aggressive, but we feel it is reasonable.
FAQ's

Q: How will I receive my Air Dock 2.0?
A: Once the campaign is funded you will receive a unique code via email that corresponds with your specific order. Once you receive this code you will then need to go to our website and place your order with that code which in turn will give you 100% off of the price of your Air Dock.

Q: Will I have to pay for shipping?  How much will it be?
A: When you enter your code in our website you will then be able to select different shipping services depending on your preference, and location. We only charge actual shipping costs.  1-Air Dock shipped via USA Standard Shipping will be$5.  1-Air Dock shipped via International Standard Shipping will be $19.

Q: Do you ship internationally?
A: The Air Dock will only be available to ship to USA, Canada, and Europe.

Q: What if the nano-tech foam gets lint all over it and no longer sticks?
A: Simply wipe the foam face with a damp cloth, air dry, and its restored!

Q: Nexus 6?
A: We will be supplying a special version of the Air Dock 2.0 for the Nexus 6. It will have a curved face to match the curve of the back of the Nexus 6. Before your perk ships you will have the chance to select which version of the Air Dock 2.0 you want. 

Q: LG G3?
A: We will be supplying a special version of the Air Dock 2.0 for the LG G3. It will have a curved face to match the curve of the back of the LG G3. Before your perk ships you will have the chance to select which version of the Air Dock 2.0 you want.



HOW THE AIR DOCK CAME TO BE
I was always told as a kid, “Necessity is the mother of all invention.” That is why the Air Dock was born. 

My brother and I had just gotten brand new Nexus 5 phones. Our previous phones had docks built specifically for them, and we had become accustomed to using them in the car. I started looking for a car dock for the Nexus 5 and nothing existed, so I began gathering ideas for how to build my own.

I bought a handful of wireless chargers, car mounts, and other parts, and started hacking them together. After a few days, I had a working car dock for my phone. 

I wasn't content with my first attempt. I kept making new ones that were better than the previous. My brother and I would brainstorm new things to try, and then test them on our phones. After a dozen or so iterations, I had a good functioning dock. 

It was then that I realized there might be other people who would like a dock like this. I had always wanted to try a crowd funding campaign, so I decided to give it a go.

I knew if I was going to sell the Air Dock, it had to be very polished and work properly. I went through several more versions until I had something I thought was good enough to sell to people. 

We reached the funding goal for the first campaign quickly and easily. It was a lot of hard work but we fulfilled the first campaign perks, and even did it on time. The Air Dock was an official success!

During the first campaign, I received some great suggestions from customers about possible avenues of improvement. I was excited to see if I could make the Air Dock even better. After months of working in the shop, I'm pleased to announce that the Air Dock 2.0 directly implements several crucial customer recommendations.

At this point we have perfectly functioning prototypes of the Air Dock 2.0. All we need to get this product into the hands of people all over the world is another successful crowd funding campaign. I was so pleased with the response of the first campaign that I wanted to do it again. I wanted to let the people who are interested in this product fund it, and bring it to market. 

Lessons Learned from The Air Dock 1.0.
The engineering and prototyping phase of the first campaign was nothing new to me, but there were many hard lessons to learn about supply chain timelines and streamlining the manufacturing process. Our plan for the Air Dock 2.0 takes these lessons into account. We are confident we can get this product to you in the timeline we have planned.

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