Ki – A new era of wireless power for the kitchen
Ki is a revolutionary standard for wireless power, eliminating the need for power cords and changing the way we cook and prepare food in the kitchen.
Just like the Qi standard for wireless charging of mobile devices, Ki was developed to set the standard for safer, smarter and more convenient kitchen appliances. It ensures that products work successfully and safely together, bringing convenience to users and design freedom to designers and manufacturers.
Ki Specification is Released
With the Ki Specification released, WPC member companies can begin developing Ki enabled products, take them through certification testing, and launch into the market. If you’re interested in the kitchen of the future, you’ll want to learn more about Ki. In fact, we think you’ll agree that Ki may be the biggest innovation in kitchens since the microwave oven.
Are you an appliance manufacturer, a component maker for kitchen appliances or wireless charging, a builder, kitchen designer, or a retailer of kitchen appliances or kitchen countertops? If so, talk to us so that we can tell you more about Ki and the WPC. Drop us a line at info@wirelesspowerconsortium.com
The Ki standard explained
Ki is a standard for wirelessly delivering up to 2200 watts of power to smart cordless appliances--rice cookers, toasters, blenders, coffee makers, air fryers, and more. By eliminating the cords and creating smart appliances, Ki cordless appliances bring greater convenience and flexibility to modern kitchens. Ki power transmitters will initially come integrated into dual-function induction cooktops or as standalone transmitters, and later as hidden transmitters mounted under countertops, kitchen islands or even tables. Hidden transmitters can be integrated into any non-metal surface, creating a modern, sleek design to any kitchen.
Help us bring Ki to the world
To help shape the future of the Ki standard, become a member of the Wireless Power Consortium. Members get access to the draft specification, enabling them to jump ahead of the competition and influence the kitchen of the future.
How Ki is changing the kitchen
Ki maximizes space: Whether it’s the added flexibility of a Ki- enabled induction cooktop or the magic of a Ki hidden transmitter, Ki makes small kitchens more functional and convenient.
Ki brings smart features to the kitchen: Ki enables smart communication between transmitter and appliance, creating smart appliances for improved cooking control and enhanced safety. A Ki transmitter will only send power to a Ki appliance so there is never a safety risk if something else is placed on the transmitter inadvertently.
Ki can be added almost anywhere: Looking ahead, Ki will be able to be integrated into almost any non-metal surface in a custom kitchen. Whether built into a cooktop or installed under a countertop, cooking with Ki is as simple as placing a Ki Certified appliance on the transmitter and turning it on.
Ki maximises space
Whether it’s the added flexibility of a Ki- enabled induction cooktop or the magic of a Ki hidden transmitter, Ki makes small kitchens more functional and convenient.
Ki can be added almost anywhere
Looking ahead: Ki will be able to be integrated into almost any non-metal surface in a custom kitchen. Whether built into a cooktop or installed under a countertop, cooking with Ki is as simple as placing a Ki Certified appliance on the transmitter and turning it on.
Ki brings smart features to the kitchen
Ki enables smart communication between transmitter and appliance, creating smart appliances for improved cooking control and enhanced safety. A Ki transmitter will only send power to a Ki appliance so there is never a safety risk if something else is placed on the transmitter inadvertently.
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