AirFly Pro, so you can use your AirPods with any device

Twelve South has launched AirFly Pro, a small accessory that turns any device with a headphone jack into a Bluetooth device to which you can connect your favorite wireless headphones. But it is also a receiver, which allows you to take the sound from your iPhone to any audio equipment with a jack input. An essential two-in-one for anyone who wants to get rid of awkward cables once and for all. We have tested it and we tell you our impressions.

No cables, no limitations

Despite the fact that Bluetooth headphones are dominating the market, we still find ourselves in our day-to-day situations in which we cannot use them, and that is a problem for those of us who have become accustomed to them and do not want to give up the comfort that we have. offer. Either because the audio source does not have a Bluetooth connection, such as those found in some gym machines, or on the screens of trains and airplanes, or because the manufacturers put absurd limitations, such as in video consoles or televisions, the result end is the same: we have to resort to the cables of a lifetime.

Thinking about this Twelve South launched a long time ago airfly, a Bluetooth adapter that has now been renewed with a new generation called AirFly Pro, which improves on its predecessor with a new design and new features. It is a small adapter with a style very consistent with the AirPods box and the same bright white color, which has a jack connector to provide Bluetooth connectivity to any device with this type of audio output.

Its small and light one-piece design makes it perfect to carry in your pocket or in any bag, and it also has a cap that allows it to be used as a key ring, ideal for example for the key to the gym locker. Also included is a carrying bag for storage, and the USB to USB-C charging cable. It runs on battery and has an autonomy of up to 16 hours, more than enough even for the longest trip we can take.

Transmitter for two headphones and Bluetooth receiver

Among the new functions that this AirFly Pro brings, the possibility of using two pairs of headphones to enjoy the audio in company stands out, so you can listen to the movie with your travel companion, or play the Nintendo Switch as a couple without having to disturb who sleeps in the front seat. The link mode is very simple, and you do not need the intervention of the mobile for it. Simply press and hold the single button on the AirFly Pro to link the headphones, or press twice to link the second pair.

To curl the curl, this AirFly Pro is also a Bluetooth receiver, which means that you can send the sound of your iPhone to any equipment that has an audio jack. A speaker without Bluetooth? A car that doesn't have a wireless connection? Well, if they have an auxiliary input, you can already use your mobile's Bluetooth to listen to music. The change from transmitter to receiver (and vice versa) is carried out by means of a small switch on the side of the device, which is impossible.

The sound quality is what you can expect from any Bluetooth connection, it is stable, without annoying cuts. With the latest update of the AirPods Pro I have noticed that the audio volume decreases somewhat, but nothing important. Twelve South is already working with Apple to find a solution to this small problem, but I insist, you just have to increase the sound of the sound source a little more and that's it. There is a limitation to be mentioned when using it with video game consoles: you cannot talk to your fellow gamers online. You will be able to hear the sound of the game, but you will not be able to transmit your voice. AirFly Pro can be a transmitter or a receiver, but not both at the same time.

Editor's opinion

AirFly Pro solves a fairly common problem, but it also does it with style. After years of manufacturing Apple device accessories, Twelve South has been able to use their expertise to build a device. easy to use, light, discreet and above all, very functional. Its double facet (transmitter / receiver) also gives it a plus that makes it the device you need to forget about the cables once and for all. It also has a price of $ 55 on the website of Twelve South, will soon be available on Amazon and other online stores.