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Twelve South’s AirFly helps make traveling a little less annoying
Quickly connect your wireless headphones with in-flight entertainment.
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The AirFly SE Bluetooth Transmitter is a compact, user-friendly device that bridges the gap between wired audio sources and wireless headphones. It's an essential accessory for those who find themselves crammed in a plane a lot.
- Freedom from cords: AirFly's wireless transmission capability enables you to use your favorite wireless headphones or earbuds in places that only offer a 3.5mm audio jack.
- Impressive Battery Life: With a battery life of over 20 hours, AirFly outlasts even the longest flights or workout sessions. Plus, it can be used while charging, ensuring you're never left without your tunes.
- Ease of Use: AirFly automatically goes into pairing mode when turned on, making the setup process incredibly straightforward.
- Holiday Bonus: The additional 8% commission offer makes this the perfect time to invest in AirFly. Not only will you enhance your audio experience, but you'll also get more value for your money.
Flying isn’t exactly fun, thanks to the increased security, long lines, and rising ticket prices. With Twelve South’s newest accessory. AirFly, however, flying can become a little bit more bearable.
When using AirFly, you can connect wireless headphones, including Apple’s AirPods, with airline in-flight entertainment systems.
They also work great with televisions at your local gym. Take a look at the video above.
Offering eight hours of battery life between charges, AirFly includes a USB charging cable and travel pouch; it uses the Bluetooth standard for communication.
How to connect AirFly
To get started, plug the device into a headphone jack and press the “pair” button on the front.
On your phone, pair as you do with all Bluetooth devices, and then press the “pair” button on your wireless headphones.
From there, AirFly connects to your wireless headphones, and you’re connected to the in-flight entertainment system on a plane or the televisions at your gym.
Once paired, the dongle will remember your wireless headphones and switch to them when the unit is turned on again. To switch back to using your headphones without AirFly, first turn off AirFly.
Here’s why we like it
- Allows wireless headphones to connect to wired headphone jacks
- Use to pair AirPods with airline in-flight entertainment systems
- Listen to your health club’s TVs with your wireless sport headphones
- Built-in battery lasts up to 8 hours & recharges via USB
If you’re a frequent traveler, I can definitely see the benefits of using Twelve South’s products.
However, if you use your mobile device for in-flight entertainment, AirFly becomes much less necessary.
Priced at $54.99, AirFly is available through the Twelve South website or Amazon.
Besides AirFly, the company offers accessories for Apple products, including iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac.
The AirFly SE Bluetooth Transmitter is a compact, user-friendly device that bridges the gap between wired audio sources and wireless headphones. It's an essential accessory for those who find themselves crammed in a plane a lot.
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