Andrew42 Posted October 18, 2021 Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 I'm waiting for activation in a few weeks. Is the Rondo 3 charger compatible with an Apple 12 and vice versa? I can find neither specs nor the name of the manufacturer. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted October 18, 2021 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 I think it was aircharge slimline. I am not sure if Med-El is still using that charger. It is probably best to check with your Med-El office directly. Several people have mentioned times when Rondo 3 did not properly charge. Some have opted to use a direct charging cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John F Posted October 18, 2021 Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 Still the slim charger that is slippery and needs to be fairly centered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew42 Posted October 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 My basic charging system uses a magnetic cable that attaches to either lightening, Micro USB or Type C adapters. The devices I charge have the appropriate adapter permanently installed so to charge I just make the magnetic connection. I'm hoping the input to the Medel base is one of the latter two and I merely have to install the right input adapter. To be able to use the same mag safe charger as an iPhone or iPad would be a real bonus in clutter reduction.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew42 Posted November 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 In a follow up to my own question. I have placed my IPhone 12 on the standard rondo charging pad and everything seems to work. I now have to wait for a period when my iPhone battery is somewhat depleted at the same time my Rondo is still chirpy. I will then try charging my iPhone on the pad and measure the effectiveness. Once. I have a few user non-technical values I’ll be happy to share them. Just realise that the sum total of my technical knowledge can de written in large letters on the back of a stamp. AnnetteT and Glenn 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Austin Posted February 11, 2023 Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 I’ve just got my Rondo 3 and have been doing some experimenting. Med-El charger is made by these guys: https://www.air-charge.com/ It’s only 5W, so will charge my AirPods but not my iPhone 12. My Belkin 10W charger will do my Rondo plus iPhone and AirPods. My Apple MagSafe charger doesn’t charge my Rondo - may be the magnets in the MagSafe interfering with the handshaking between the charger and the Rondo, but I can’t be sure. So, when traveling I’ll have to get a non-MagSafe 10W charger so I can do both my phone and my Rondo using the one charger. Or, carry two chargers I’d go the cable option, but the Rondo 3 charging cable is AUD$195!! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted February 11, 2023 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted February 11, 2023 @Mike Austin The Rondo 3 charging cable is very expensive. Personally, I wish Med-El US included that charging cable in the kit. It’s much easier to carry around a charging cable than the entire charger. Jimit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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