Apple Issues Warning To People Who Charge Their Phones Over Night

Although charging your phone at night may seem like the most logical time, Apple has explained why it’s not a good idea.

There’s nothing more frustrating than believing you put your phone on charge the night before, only to wake up with eight percent charge.

And while it might feel like the most practical time to let your phone gain some power, it may be time to rethink that decision.

Tech experts have warned that charging your phone overnight may not be the best time to do so, nor is keeping it at 100 percent.

While many believe that keeping your device at the maximum charge is a good thing, we may be damaging our phones in the process.

Most smartphones are powered by lithium-ion batteries, which will always degrade over time, no matter how you charge your phone.

But there are certain things you can do to prolong battery.

Experts have recommended to keep batteries charged between 30 and 70 percent, rather than pushing for the full 100.

And while it may feel wrong, it’s actually the right thing to do for the longevity of your battery.

Avoiding letting your phone run down to 0 percent is also a smart move – reducing the stress on the electrodes.

Nobody wants to wake up with a phone that isn’t fully charged, but letting your phone sleep when you do may not be the best use of your time.

Android maker Huawei warned its users: “Do not leave your phone connected to the charger for long periods of time, or overnight.”

Paul Shaw, head of fire investigation at Staffordshire fire rescue, also told  “You shouldn’t tuck phones under pillows or charge them on bedding.

“It’s called thermal runaway in the battery. It self-heats.

“It keeps going and going. A work surface or wooden side table are fine, because the battery won’t output enough heat.”

He added: “When you go to bed, switch everything off.”

But he’s not the only expert with the warning. Phil Buckle, chief executive at Electrical Safety First, urged the same point.

Buckle noted that he turns off his toaster and kettle before he leaves the house, and these aren’t the only appliances that shouldn’t be left at night.

Shaw advised: “Don’t leave a washing machine, tumble drier or dishwasher going when you go to bed.

“If you’re leaving your tumble dryer on, make sure you remain on the same floor. If you have concerns, fit an additional smoke alarm.”

Based on the iPhone User Guide, warns users about the risks of prolonged heat exposure during charging, specifically advising against sleeping on or placing the iPhone, power adapter, or wireless charger under blankets, pillows, or against the body when connected to a power source.

The company emphasizes that while their devices comply with required surface temperature limits, sustained contact with warm surfaces for long periods can still cause discomfort or injury.

Apple recommends keeping all charging equipment in well-ventilated areas during use, avoiding prolonged skin contact with charging cables and connectors when plugged in, and using common sense to prevent situations where skin remains in contact with devices or adapters for extended periods. Additionally, they warn that using damaged cables or chargers, or charging when moisture is present, can cause fire, electric shock, injury, or property damage, and users should remove metallic cases when wireless charging to prevent objects from becoming warm or interfering with the charging process.