Stella uses patent pending technologies to accurately detect faint electrical fields present near common household electrical receptacles.
It boasts incredibly low standby power consumption (think nanoamps), a low bill of materials cost, and it can be implemented within tight physical constraints.
Stella uses patent pending technologies to accurately detect faint electrical fields present near common household electrical receptacles.
It boasts incredibly low standby power consumption (think nanoamps), a low bill of materials cost, and it can be implemented within tight physical constraints.
Stella tech is easily added to existing products, providing a safety and a functional edge over competitors.
Mobile phone chargers, guitar amplifiers, and work lamps are a few examples of categories that are a natural fit. This tech is amazing in any location that is unfamiliar, obscured, or dimly lit.
Stella tech is easily added to existing products, providing a safety and a functional edge over competitors.
Mobile phone chargers, guitar amplifiers, and work lamps are a few examples of categories that are a natural fit. This tech is amazing in any location that is unfamiliar, obscured, or dimly lit.
We are arranging partnerships to bring Stella into other markets.
Large or small, if your application may be a good fit for this tech, let us know. We’ll tell you more about its capabilities and help you figure out the details.
Stella is a peek into the future of what electrical plugs can be. Get started below to find out more info.
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We are arranging partnerships to bring Stella into other markets.
Large or small, if your application may be a good fit for this tech, let us know. We’ll tell you more about its capabilities and help you figure out the details.
Contact us to learn more
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Every Outlet
Stella illuminates as it approaches an outlet.
Illumination distance varies by outlet type, but is generally within a few inches.
Stella will always illumate when held sideways against the receptacle.
Blockhead can turn all of these adapters on their head.
Well, not on their head, but close enough to the wall so they’re out of the way.
It’s a kaleidoscope of compatibility.
Compatible with:
All MacBook chargers
10W, 12W, 29W, 30W iPad chargers
PC laptop chargers with 2 prongs
PC laptop chargers with 3 prongs (coming soon)
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Will Stella work in my country?
Stella will function in any socket that can accept a NEMA 1-15 plug (two parallel blades). It is safety certified for use in the US and Canada. Stella is compatible with both 50Hz and 60Hz AC electrical systems.
How does Stella attach to the Apple charger?
Stella slides into the mechanical attachment on the corner of your Apple charger. It upgrades your Apple charger by offering a slide-out clip to help you wind the cord around the charger.
How far away from an outlet will Stella illuminate?
Stella is designed to illuminate when the prongs are near an outlet. However, electrical outlets vary considerably, and the detection distance can be as much as several inches away. Metal outlet covers and unusual outlet configurations can sometimes block the electrical field Stella uses to sense the outlet. However, you can always hold the right edge of stella against the outlet holes, and it will illuminate. Stella may also briefly illuminate when the cord is extended and a strong electric field (similar to an electrical outlet) is encountered. These types of transient interactions have no negative effect on Stella.
Is Stella patented?
Stella contains technologies that are patent pending in the United States and elsewhere. The Stella Technology page provides more information on how the technologies may be licensed.
How long will Stella light up my life?
The illumination is rated for well over a decade of heavy use. Hopefully we’re all rocking wireless charging systems long before then.
I’d like to use Stella’s technologies in a product I’m making. Is there someone I can talk to?
Our mission is to make electrical plugs safer and more magical. We are partnering with select companies to address markets where Stella’s technologies add value. If your company might be a good fit, let us know on this page.
Will Stella work with my laptop?
Most PC laptops have either a 2-prong (figure 8 shaped), or a 3-prong (mickey mouse shaped) cord connector. Stella will work with all 2-prong varieties of PC adapters, as well as all Apple adapters. If you have a 3-prong PC laptop connector, sign up here to be alerted when a compatible Stella cord is released.
