Many people use their cell phones to listen to music while taking a hot shower. But what they don’t know is that this can damage the smartphone.
Most phones come with a dust and water resistance rating, which is typically IP68. However, this does not ensure that the smartphone in the shower can affect it for a long time, since the steam that enters through the holes turns into water and can affect the mobile in some way.
The IP designation stands for “Ingress Protection” (ingress protection) and is used to classify the resistance of devices to the penetration of external elements.
The number “6? in the IP68 designation it means that the phone is fully protected against the ingress of dust and solid particles. The number “8? means that the device is protected against the ingress of water in complete immersion at a depth of more than one meter.
Please note that even if a device is IP68 certified. This does not mean that it is completely invulnerable to the elements, and it may be necessary to take extra precautions to avoid damage.
The risk of damaging the cell phone in the shower is high, since the humidity in the environment can generate condensation inside the phone, which can affect its operation and cause long-term damage.
Also, it’s important to remember that electricity and water don’t mix well, so having a device plugged in while in contact with water can be extremely dangerous.
Therefore, while it is tempting to use your phone to listen to music in the shower, it is not recommended to do so due to potential risks to user safety and potential damage to the device.
