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Disadvantages of gadgets near induction stove
Samira Vishwas | April 9, 2026 5:25 PM CST

Precautions while using induction stove

Due to shortage of LPG cylinders, many people are now using induction stoves in their kitchens. Due to difficulties in availability of cylinders, there has been a surge in the sales of induction stoves. If you are also using this technology, then keep in mind that it is necessary to keep gadgets like mobile phones and smartwatches away from it. Bringing these appliances near an induction stove may cause damage. Let us know which gadgets should be kept away from induction stove.

Do not bring your smartphone near

Many people keep their phones near the induction stove while cooking so that they can watch the recipe or watch a movie. This is a bad habit. The phone has many sensitive parts, which can be affected by the electromagnetic field of the stove. Due to this, the motherboard of the phone can also get damaged, due to which you may have to suffer financial loss.

Keep your smartwatch away too

Remove your smartwatch while cooking on an induction stove. Sensors and other components of a smartwatch can also be affected by electromagnetic fields.

Power bank may also suffer damage

If your phone is not charging, do not charge it from a power bank near an induction stove. Electromagnetic fields can also cause malfunction in the circuits of power banks. If you have a power bank with wireless charging support, place it even further away.

Earbuds are also in danger

If you listen to music while cooking, do not use wireless earbuds near an induction stove. Their internal parts can also be affected by the effect of the stove.

Induction stove can also damage credit cards

It may sound strange, but credit and debit cards can also be damaged near an induction stove. These cards have a magnetic strip, which can get damaged when exposed to electromagnetic fields. Due to this your cards may not work properly.


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