Wall mount your iPad and keep it charged via the Smart Connector
Kuxiu has a range of magnetic charging stands for iPad, and the wall-mounted version has finally arrived. Here are my impressions of this variation of the stand.
When Kuxiu started adding Smart Connector pins to its lineup of charging stands, I knew it would be a game changer. Previously, the iPad would need to be attached, then a cable plugged in for power, but now that’s no longer necessary.
I already covered the lineup of traditional stands and clamp mounts from Kuxiu and Lululook with the new wireless charging option, but one was missing. The screw-in wall mount on a swivel arm hadn’t made the move to wireless charging until just recently.
I’ve enjoyed Kuxiu’s folding stands before, but only the desk-mounted ones. I had an idea for a wall-mounted stand, but didn’t want to deal with the power problem.
The X36W Pro Max solves the power problem with the Smart Connector addition, and now I’ve got the perfect stand for my use case. Note that in order to provide power through the Smart Connector, the stand is emulating a keyboard, so the digital keyboard won’t show up without being told to while using these powered stands.
Magnetic wall-mounted iPad charging
I use my iPad in bed, normally the iPad mini, but I’ve taken to liking the lightweight and size of the 13-inch iPad Pro. However, lying down with such a large display isn’t practical.
Snake the charging cable through to the charging stand and forget about it
So, I mounted Kuxiu’s X36W Pro Max stand above my bed. Yes, I installed it upside down, but I didn’t bother correcting it as it’s directionally agnostic besides the logo placement. Ignore the terrible old panel walls.
I wasn’t sure what to think of the new stand and its placement, but it worked out excellently. The arm folds up to tuck the tablet mount into the wall unobtrusively. It does stick out from the wall a bit, but not enough to be an issue while I’m lying in bed.
For those of you asking, no, it’s not an issue with my partner nor does it create problems crowding the space. I enjoy using the mount when catching up on social media timelines, watching videos, or reading a book.
Mounting the tablet this way above the bed is the ideal gaming setup. I can grab a nearby controller and play games on the iPad or stream from my PS5 remotely, all comfortably from my bed without needing to worry about iPad placement or charging cables.
Fold up the stand when not in use
Of course, that’s just my use case. This kind of mount would be great in the kitchen, above a desk, or in a workshop. The arm is wide-reaching and easy to maneuver.
Unlike the desk stand, the arm is very loose-feeling and the joints are easy to manipulate. You only need two hands when rotating the iPad or moving the arm more than 180 degrees at any joint.
The charge through the Smart Connector is slow, but enough to keep the iPad battery from draining while in use. It makes moving the iPad from room to room and keeping it charged an effortless process.
Choose the correct model for your iPad — it is a one-to-one match for each model. There are versions for the 13-inch iPad Pro/Air, 11-inch iPad Pro/Air, 12.9-inch iPad Pro third-generation and newer, and 10.9-inch iPad Air fourth and fifth-generation.
Get the Kuxiu X36W Pro Max Magnetic iPad Wall Mount Charging Stand from the Kuxiu website for a discounted $104.49. It is normally $139.99. Coupon code APPLEINSIDER takes an additional 10% off, bringing the cost down to $94.04 at the time of publication.
