Twelve South AirFly Bluetooth Audio Transmitter
Listen to movies and TV on a plane or music stations on a gym cardio machine with AirPods or wireless earphones The AirFly wireless audio transmitter by Twelve South allows you to listen to audio sources that would usually require wired headphones on your high quality wireless earphones. You could be on a flight and the in-flight movie may be about to play or in the gym watching a music channel on the cardio machine without any wired headphones or even worse, with the poor quality earphones provided on flights. AirFly solves this issue and allows you to simply plug the 3.5mm jack on the AirFly into a headphone port and transmit the output audio to your AirPods or wireless headphones. This means that you can use your wireless headphones with any entertainment system with a 3.5mm audio output and listen to crisp, clear sound - all with one device. 8 hours battery life for extended use With an impressive 8 hour battery life, AirFly has enough juice to last during a transatlantic flight or multiple gym sessions. Portable and easy to use Coming in a small white casing, the AirFly is compact enough to fit into your pocket or bag, so you can listen to 3.5mm wired music outputs anywhere you go. Simply plug the 3.5mm jack into the audio output of an entertainment system and connect your AirPods or wireless headphones via Bluetooth and you're good to go. Micro-USB charging cable and travel pouch included The AirFly includes a Micro-USB charging cable and a travel pouch, so you can rapidly charge your device using a standard USB port and take your AirFly wiht you without the worry of it breaking. Universally compatible The AirFly is compatible with Apple AirPods and all Bluetooth wireless headphones, so you can listen to a wired music source in high quality with any Bluetooth earphones. Please Note - wireless earphones are not included with this product.
Listen to movies and TV on a plane or music stations on a gym cardio machine with AirPods or wireless earphones The AirFly wireless audio transmitter by Twelve South allows you to listen to audio sources that would usually require wired headphones on your high quality wireless earphones. You could be on a flight and the in-flight movie may be about to play or in the gym watching a music channel on the cardio machine without any wired headphones or even worse, with the poor quality earphones provided on flights. AirFly solves this issue and allows you to simply plug the 3.5mm jack on the AirFly into a headphone port and transmit the output audio to your AirPods or wireless headphones. This means that you can use your wireless headphones with any entertainment system with a 3.5mm audio output and listen to crisp, clear sound - all with one device. 8 hours battery life for extended use With an impressive 8 hour battery life, AirFly has enough juice to last during a transatlantic flight or multiple gym sessions. Portable and easy to use Coming in a small white casing, the AirFly is compact enough to fit into your pocket or bag, so you can listen to 3.5mm wired music outputs anywhere you go. Simply plug the 3.5mm jack into the audio output of an entertainment system and connect your AirPods or wireless headphones via Bluetooth and you're good to go. Micro-USB charging cable and travel pouch included The AirFly includes a Micro-USB charging cable and a travel pouch, so you can rapidly charge your device using a standard USB port and take your AirFly wiht you without the worry of it breaking. Universally compatible The AirFly is compatible with Apple AirPods and all Bluetooth wireless headphones, so you can listen to a wired music source in high quality with any Bluetooth earphones. Please Note - wireless earphones are not included with this product.
Listen to movies and TV on a plane or music stations on a gym cardio machine with AirPods or wireless earphones The AirFly wireless audio transmitter by Twelve South allows you to listen to audio sources that would usually require wired headphones on your high quality wireless earphones. You could be on a flight and the in-flight movie may be about to play or in the gym watching a music channel on the cardio machine without any wired headphones or even worse, with the poor quality earphones provided on flights. AirFly solves this issue and allows you to simply plug the 3.5mm jack on the AirFly into a headphone port and transmit the output audio to your AirPods or wireless headphones. This means that you can use your wireless headphones with any entertainment system with a 3.5mm audio output and listen to crisp, clear sound - all with one device. 8 hours battery life for extended use With an impressive 8 hour battery life, AirFly has enough juice to last during a transatlantic flight or multiple gym sessions. Portable and easy to use Coming in a small white casing, the AirFly is compact enough to fit into your pocket or bag, so you can listen to 3.5mm wired music outputs anywhere you go. Simply plug the 3.5mm jack into the audio output of an entertainment system and connect your AirPods or wireless headphones via Bluetooth and you're good to go. Micro-USB charging cable and travel pouch included The AirFly includes a Micro-USB charging cable and a travel pouch, so you can rapidly charge your device using a standard USB port and take your AirFly wiht you without the worry of it breaking. Universally compatible The AirFly is compatible with Apple AirPods and all Bluetooth wireless headphones, so you can listen to a wired music source in high quality with any Bluetooth earphones. Please Note - wireless earphones are not included with this product.
Listen to movies and TV on a plane or music stations on a gym cardio machine with AirPods or wireless earphones The AirFly wireless audio transmitter by Twelve South allows you to listen to audio sources that would usually require wired headphones on your high quality wireless earphones. You could be on a flight and the in-flight movie may be about to play or in the gym watching a music channel on the cardio machine without any wired headphones or even worse, with the poor quality earphones provided on flights. AirFly solves this issue and allows you to simply plug the 3.5mm jack on the AirFly into a headphone port and transmit the output audio to your AirPods or wireless headphones. This means that you can use your wireless headphones with any entertainment system with a 3.5mm audio output and listen to crisp, clear sound - all with one device. 8 hours battery life for extended use With an impressive 8 hour battery life, AirFly has enough juice to last during a transatlantic flight or multiple gym sessions. Portable and easy to use Coming in a small white casing, the AirFly is compact enough to fit into your pocket or bag, so you can listen to 3.5mm wired music outputs anywhere you go. Simply plug the 3.5mm jack into the audio output of an entertainment system and connect your AirPods or wireless headphones via Bluetooth and you're good to go. Micro-USB charging cable and travel pouch included The AirFly includes a Micro-USB charging cable and a travel pouch, so you can rapidly charge your device using a standard USB port and take your AirFly wiht you without the worry of it breaking. Universally compatible The AirFly is compatible with Apple AirPods and all Bluetooth wireless headphones, so you can listen to a wired music source in high quality with any Bluetooth earphones. Please Note - wireless earphones are not included with this product.
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Twelve South Airfly Wireless Transmitter For Airpods + Wireless
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Twelve South AirFly Wireless Transmitter To Use Wireless/Noise-Cancelling Headphones In Gyms Or On Airplanes
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Twelve South AirFly | Wireless Transmitter to use WirelessNoise-Cancelling Headphones in Gyms or on Airplanes
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originally posted on bestbuy.com
Airfly, in concept, is pretty simple – take a device that only has a wired output, and convert it to Bluetooth so you can send the audio to headphones, or speakers, or other devices that can receive Bluetooth. Switch gamers looking for a wireless option, gym goers who want to use Bluetooth headphones to connect to equipment, or people who want to send audio from say a projector to a Bluetooth speaker may be in the market for something like this.The transmitter itself is nice – a single button with an LED backlight is in the front, and the top has the mini jack connector and a micro usb (no USB C, sad) port for charging. The quality of the included mini jack cable, micro USB cable, and the transmitter seem good – the Airfly is not cheap brittle feeling plastic, and ... MoreAirfly, in concept, is pretty simple – take a device that only has a wired output, and convert it to Bluetooth so you can send the audio to headphones, or speakers, or other devices that can receive Bluetooth. Switch gamers looking for a wireless option, gym goers who want to use Bluetooth headphones to connect to equipment, or people who want to send audio from say a projector to a Bluetooth speaker may be in the market for something like this.The transmitter itself is nice – a single button with an LED backlight is in the front, and the top has the mini jack connector and a micro usb (no USB C, sad) port for charging. The quality of the included mini jack cable, micro USB cable, and the transmitter seem good – the Airfly is not cheap brittle feeling plastic, and as a bonus there is a pouch to carry it all in. Charge it up and you are ready to go. The Airfly lasts about 8 hours before needing to be charged, which is long enough for most uses, and it is nice and compact.Pairing is something of an interesting affair. Since Bluetooth was really designed for the transmitter to be a “smart” source device with a screen, you kind of have to guess what is really going on between your receiving device, such as headphones, and Airfly. Press the front button down for 10 seconds and it goes into pairing mode, flashing amber and white, and then put your device into pairing mode…and with a little luck, the two pair up. I found that doing this around other devices in my home made the Airfly not sure what to pick up, for example, my TV kept asking if I wanted to send audio to the Airfly, while my headphones were out in the cold. My suggestion, pair the Airfly and your receiving device as far away from other devices as possible so the Airfly doesn’t grab the wrong thing.Once paired and plugged in to your source device…it works. Sound quality is good. But you will find that your experience will vary depending on the capability if your receiving device and what you are using it for. With the exception of AptX low latency, Bluetooth audio has a noticeable lag between when the sound is generated and when it is processed and outputted by the receiving device, such as headphones. For music and casual gaming (I found Zelda Breath of the Wild to have a tolerable amount of latency) it works fine. But for video, more intense gaming, and other time sensitive uses, the lag is noticeable and maddening. Lips are out of sync, action sequences have hits that land late, and it’s just a mess of late sounds. Airfly does support AptX low latency, which largely addresses this, but you need a receiving device that also supports it, and those are harder to find. Additionally, since there is possibly no display on either device, you may not know which mode it is in or have a way to change the connection to AptX LL. AptX LL is also more lossy, so sound quality takes a hit.Over all, the Airfly does what it is advertised to do, but the limits of Bluetooth limit the device. If you feel that how you will use it won’t be affected by the latency, then this is a good quality transmitter once it gets paired to your receiving device. Just be aware that uses involving video or where audio timing is important the limits of Bluetooth really hold back the potential of this device.
originally posted on bestbuy.com
I have more than my fair share of bluetooth headphones of many different types, but not all of my devices are equipped with bluetooth. The new AirFly from twelvesouth allows you to use your favorite bluetooth headphones with any device that outputs sound through a standard headphone jack.My favorite MP3 player was created before bluetooth had taken hold, and the trusty MP3 player is still going strong, so I have no intention of upgrading until I have to. The AirFly lets me use my old audio player with newer headphones, and it really works well! The AirFly features a single button, cleverly disguised as a light-up logo. Holding it down a few seconds puts the device in pairing mode. Simply put your headphones in pairing mode as well, and the two will find each ... MoreI have more than my fair share of bluetooth headphones of many different types, but not all of my devices are equipped with bluetooth. The new AirFly from twelvesouth allows you to use your favorite bluetooth headphones with any device that outputs sound through a standard headphone jack.My favorite MP3 player was created before bluetooth had taken hold, and the trusty MP3 player is still going strong, so I have no intention of upgrading until I have to. The AirFly lets me use my old audio player with newer headphones, and it really works well! The AirFly features a single button, cleverly disguised as a light-up logo. Holding it down a few seconds puts the device in pairing mode. Simply put your headphones in pairing mode as well, and the two will find each other.Sound quality was surprisingly good. I expected a big drop-off in quality, but I really didn’t experience that. Like all bluetooth headsets, those used with the AirFly will not be able to be as loud as those that are directly plugged in, but they were actually quite good, and much louder than if I were using them with my iPhone. Aside from loudness, the tonal quality was quite good as well, with clean lows and crisp high notes. Keep in mind that you’re still subject to the capabilities of whatever headphones you’re using, since the AirFly is not a signal booster or processor, it merely passes the music on to your headphones.It’s nice to find a product that does one thing and does it well. As far as functionality goes, I’ve already described what it can do. It’s up to you to find applications for those capabilities: airplane entertainment systems, older TVs, older music devices. This is a handy thing to have around, and I’m glad I picked one up!
originally posted on bestbuy.com
Yes, I am sure that you have been thinking in get rid of the old cable headphones and definitively replace them by your new Bluetooth headphones with the advantages of not being limited by the wire, there is however, a couple of places where those old cable headphones can still save your life: in an airplane, in the gym with treadmill or stationary bike or in your old audiovisuals where a jack is your only source of sound.Airfly headphone accessory is the technical solution to your concerns and basically makes every single device with a conventional sound jack to convert into a Bluetooth device. Just connect to the jack, pair with your Bluetooth headphones and you are ready for listening to your music. Pairing es quite easy and the two headphones that I used ... MoreYes, I am sure that you have been thinking in get rid of the old cable headphones and definitively replace them by your new Bluetooth headphones with the advantages of not being limited by the wire, there is however, a couple of places where those old cable headphones can still save your life: in an airplane, in the gym with treadmill or stationary bike or in your old audiovisuals where a jack is your only source of sound.Airfly headphone accessory is the technical solution to your concerns and basically makes every single device with a conventional sound jack to convert into a Bluetooth device. Just connect to the jack, pair with your Bluetooth headphones and you are ready for listening to your music. Pairing es quite easy and the two headphones that I used connected very fast.Now I see the new world of options, a flight where you don’t need to stop your movie because your neighbor is going to the bathroom and you need to clear your wire from his way. One single pair of headphones when travel that serves also for the gym no matter how old the equipment is. Finally, my favorite, watching the TV in the room from the bed while you are listening the playoffs, just because the sound goes directly from the TV (see picture) to the headphones with no wires.I can not confirm how long the battery could keep without charge, my use has been sporadic, and I normally charge the device (you do it through USB) each use but the specs are talking about 8 hoursIt’s probably a small detail but I think that the modern and compact design and the small and attractive transport bag are also a enjoyable detail and attention to details from manufacturer.
| General | |
| Product Type | Bluetooth wireless audio transmitter |
| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Max Operating Distance | 10 m |
| Package Content | Audio cable, Bluetooth audio transmitter, USB charging cable, travel pouch |
Twelve South Airfly Wireless Transmitter For Airpods + Wireless
Delivery $26.53
Affiliate Disclosure: We may receive a small commission for purchases made through this link at no extra cost to you. This helps support our site. Thank you!
Twelve South AirFly Wireless Transmitter To Use Wireless/Noise-Cancelling Headphones In Gyms Or On Airplanes
Delivery $28.55
Twelve South AirFly | Wireless Transmitter to use WirelessNoise-Cancelling Headphones in Gyms or on Airplanes
Delivery between 14–18 June $15.52
Airfly, in concept, is pretty simple – take a device that only has a wired output, and convert it to Bluetooth so you can send the audio to headphones, or speakers, or other devices that can receive Bluetooth. Switch gamers looking for a wireless option, gym goers who want to use Bluetooth headphones to connect to equipment, or people who want to send audio from say a projector to a Bluetooth speaker may be in the market for something like this.The transmitter itself is nice – a single button with an LED backlight is in the front, and the top has the mini jack connector and a micro usb (no USB C, sad) port for charging. The quality of the included mini jack cable, micro USB cable, and the transmitter seem good – the Airfly is not cheap brittle feeling plastic, and ... MoreAirfly, in concept, is pretty simple – take a device that only has a wired output, and convert it to Bluetooth so you can send the audio to headphones, or speakers, or other devices that can receive Bluetooth. Switch gamers looking for a wireless option, gym goers who want to use Bluetooth headphones to connect to equipment, or people who want to send audio from say a projector to a Bluetooth speaker may be in the market for something like this.The transmitter itself is nice – a single button with an LED backlight is in the front, and the top has the mini jack connector and a micro usb (no USB C, sad) port for charging. The quality of the included mini jack cable, micro USB cable, and the transmitter seem good – the Airfly is not cheap brittle feeling plastic, and as a bonus there is a pouch to carry it all in. Charge it up and you are ready to go. The Airfly lasts about 8 hours before needing to be charged, which is long enough for most uses, and it is nice and compact.Pairing is something of an interesting affair. Since Bluetooth was really designed for the transmitter to be a “smart” source device with a screen, you kind of have to guess what is really going on between your receiving device, such as headphones, and Airfly. Press the front button down for 10 seconds and it goes into pairing mode, flashing amber and white, and then put your device into pairing mode…and with a little luck, the two pair up. I found that doing this around other devices in my home made the Airfly not sure what to pick up, for example, my TV kept asking if I wanted to send audio to the Airfly, while my headphones were out in the cold. My suggestion, pair the Airfly and your receiving device as far away from other devices as possible so the Airfly doesn’t grab the wrong thing.Once paired and plugged in to your source device…it works. Sound quality is good. But you will find that your experience will vary depending on the capability if your receiving device and what you are using it for. With the exception of AptX low latency, Bluetooth audio has a noticeable lag between when the sound is generated and when it is processed and outputted by the receiving device, such as headphones. For music and casual gaming (I found Zelda Breath of the Wild to have a tolerable amount of latency) it works fine. But for video, more intense gaming, and other time sensitive uses, the lag is noticeable and maddening. Lips are out of sync, action sequences have hits that land late, and it’s just a mess of late sounds. Airfly does support AptX low latency, which largely addresses this, but you need a receiving device that also supports it, and those are harder to find. Additionally, since there is possibly no display on either device, you may not know which mode it is in or have a way to change the connection to AptX LL. AptX LL is also more lossy, so sound quality takes a hit.Over all, the Airfly does what it is advertised to do, but the limits of Bluetooth limit the device. If you feel that how you will use it won’t be affected by the latency, then this is a good quality transmitter once it gets paired to your receiving device. Just be aware that uses involving video or where audio timing is important the limits of Bluetooth really hold back the potential of this device.
I have more than my fair share of bluetooth headphones of many different types, but not all of my devices are equipped with bluetooth. The new AirFly from twelvesouth allows you to use your favorite bluetooth headphones with any device that outputs sound through a standard headphone jack.My favorite MP3 player was created before bluetooth had taken hold, and the trusty MP3 player is still going strong, so I have no intention of upgrading until I have to. The AirFly lets me use my old audio player with newer headphones, and it really works well! The AirFly features a single button, cleverly disguised as a light-up logo. Holding it down a few seconds puts the device in pairing mode. Simply put your headphones in pairing mode as well, and the two will find each ... MoreI have more than my fair share of bluetooth headphones of many different types, but not all of my devices are equipped with bluetooth. The new AirFly from twelvesouth allows you to use your favorite bluetooth headphones with any device that outputs sound through a standard headphone jack.My favorite MP3 player was created before bluetooth had taken hold, and the trusty MP3 player is still going strong, so I have no intention of upgrading until I have to. The AirFly lets me use my old audio player with newer headphones, and it really works well! The AirFly features a single button, cleverly disguised as a light-up logo. Holding it down a few seconds puts the device in pairing mode. Simply put your headphones in pairing mode as well, and the two will find each other.Sound quality was surprisingly good. I expected a big drop-off in quality, but I really didn’t experience that. Like all bluetooth headsets, those used with the AirFly will not be able to be as loud as those that are directly plugged in, but they were actually quite good, and much louder than if I were using them with my iPhone. Aside from loudness, the tonal quality was quite good as well, with clean lows and crisp high notes. Keep in mind that you’re still subject to the capabilities of whatever headphones you’re using, since the AirFly is not a signal booster or processor, it merely passes the music on to your headphones.It’s nice to find a product that does one thing and does it well. As far as functionality goes, I’ve already described what it can do. It’s up to you to find applications for those capabilities: airplane entertainment systems, older TVs, older music devices. This is a handy thing to have around, and I’m glad I picked one up!
Yes, I am sure that you have been thinking in get rid of the old cable headphones and definitively replace them by your new Bluetooth headphones with the advantages of not being limited by the wire, there is however, a couple of places where those old cable headphones can still save your life: in an airplane, in the gym with treadmill or stationary bike or in your old audiovisuals where a jack is your only source of sound.Airfly headphone accessory is the technical solution to your concerns and basically makes every single device with a conventional sound jack to convert into a Bluetooth device. Just connect to the jack, pair with your Bluetooth headphones and you are ready for listening to your music. Pairing es quite easy and the two headphones that I used ... MoreYes, I am sure that you have been thinking in get rid of the old cable headphones and definitively replace them by your new Bluetooth headphones with the advantages of not being limited by the wire, there is however, a couple of places where those old cable headphones can still save your life: in an airplane, in the gym with treadmill or stationary bike or in your old audiovisuals where a jack is your only source of sound.Airfly headphone accessory is the technical solution to your concerns and basically makes every single device with a conventional sound jack to convert into a Bluetooth device. Just connect to the jack, pair with your Bluetooth headphones and you are ready for listening to your music. Pairing es quite easy and the two headphones that I used connected very fast.Now I see the new world of options, a flight where you don’t need to stop your movie because your neighbor is going to the bathroom and you need to clear your wire from his way. One single pair of headphones when travel that serves also for the gym no matter how old the equipment is. Finally, my favorite, watching the TV in the room from the bed while you are listening the playoffs, just because the sound goes directly from the TV (see picture) to the headphones with no wires.I can not confirm how long the battery could keep without charge, my use has been sporadic, and I normally charge the device (you do it through USB) each use but the specs are talking about 8 hoursIt’s probably a small detail but I think that the modern and compact design and the small and attractive transport bag are also a enjoyable detail and attention to details from manufacturer.
The Twelve South AirFly Transmitter does exactly what it says it is supposed to do without any frills. This is kind of nice in a day when so many things throw in bells and whistles that are not executed well and sometimes you wonder why a company decided to include a 'feature' at all.The AirFly Transmitter comes nicely packaged and the transmitter around the size of a key fob for your car. It is made of a quality hard plastic shell and comes with a soft fabric carrying pouch that will hold the transmitter, the micro USB cable, and the aux audio cable. It's small size and carrying pouch make it ideal to carry with me while traveling. In fact, it will fit inside my Sony WH-1000XM2 carrying case so that's one less thing I have to worry about accidentally leaving ... MoreThe Twelve South AirFly Transmitter does exactly what it says it is supposed to do without any frills. This is kind of nice in a day when so many things throw in bells and whistles that are not executed well and sometimes you wonder why a company decided to include a 'feature' at all.The AirFly Transmitter comes nicely packaged and the transmitter around the size of a key fob for your car. It is made of a quality hard plastic shell and comes with a soft fabric carrying pouch that will hold the transmitter, the micro USB cable, and the aux audio cable. It's small size and carrying pouch make it ideal to carry with me while traveling. In fact, it will fit inside my Sony WH-1000XM2 carrying case so that's one less thing I have to worry about accidentally leaving behind. Even though these headphones have the ability to connect directly via wires, it can get cumbersome when you have a tray table with food/drink, blanket, cell phone charging cable, etc. and you are trying to not accidentally yank cables out of their ports.There were no lag issues that I noticed while on the plane. Volume was also fine on the two flights that I tested this on. However, I think this will also depend on the specific plane and In Flight Entertainment setup/equipment being used. When I tested this on my work desktop running Windows 10, it performed just as expected which allowed me to listen to YouTube videos or TV in the background while continuing my productivity. I found the audio quality to be fine, but I wasn't listening to anything of substantially high quality. I don't really think that is the purpose of this product.Battery life is approximately 8 hour which gets me through most of my flying days and work days. The AirFly is easily and pretty quickly charged via the micro USB cable.One thing that may cause some issues... Since the AirFly Transmitter has no screen which would allow you to select a specific device to pair to, trying to pair in an environment with lots of Bluetooth devices jockeying for attention may prove difficult. Think of an airplane with 2-300 other passengers all trying to connect to their various devices... This could prove especially difficult if the AirFly favors one device over another and you don't have the ability to turn that device off. If you're at home, you can determine which device is causing the problem and eliminate it from the equation.Other than that obvious potential problem, I think the AirFly Transmitter solves a real problem and at a pretty reasonable price and I would recommend it for anyone looking to eliminate a set of wires from their audio listening experience.-Pros:*Price*Size*Simplicity*Build Quality-Cons:*Possible connection difficulty in crowded Bluetooth environment
It works extremely well for what it was designed to do...however, it was designed to only do, what it is advertised as, so it use is extremely limited.I will admit, this product is a bit lost on my needs as my TV's are Roku equipped and I can listen to the audio via the Roku App on my phone, plus control the player.I was secretly hoping that this would connect to my laptop that has bluetooth and then transmit the audio to a pair of klipsch desktop speakers, giving me a wireless experience via bluetooth for my office, but the signal transfer is one way only. There are devices that do this already, but they are way bigger and at least if it worked would be multi-functional.My Lenovo Yoga could not recognize it, nor could my Galaxy S10e.Pairing was super quick ... MoreIt works extremely well for what it was designed to do...however, it was designed to only do, what it is advertised as, so it use is extremely limited.I will admit, this product is a bit lost on my needs as my TV's are Roku equipped and I can listen to the audio via the Roku App on my phone, plus control the player.I was secretly hoping that this would connect to my laptop that has bluetooth and then transmit the audio to a pair of klipsch desktop speakers, giving me a wireless experience via bluetooth for my office, but the signal transfer is one way only. There are devices that do this already, but they are way bigger and at least if it worked would be multi-functional.My Lenovo Yoga could not recognize it, nor could my Galaxy S10e.Pairing was super quick with my Plantronics 2100 Series headphones; just make sure bluetooth on your phone is off or your bluetooth headset will connect to that first.I did notice when I tested with a Roku TV that my headphones would not control the volume, I had to use the Volume control from the TV remote. Trying it on my Lenovo laptop, my volume controls where restored to the headphones. Dunno, either way I was able to still control the volume.I cannot fault it for what it is, does a great job, the battery life while I have not reached its limits yet should yield what it estimates. There is no way to know the level of the battery exactly, however the guide does say what the blinking lights mean. There is a PDF on the website if you like keeping the instructions handy; it takes a few clicks to find though. Have to go to Support in footer of page, AirPlay, scroll to bottom of FAQ's and select Owner's Manual, then Owner's Manual again on next screen. A PDF is displayed. A few too many steps for that if you ask me. I don't fault the device for that, but could be easier.One HUGE plus for this, it will transmit audio and charge at the same time!!I can recommend it, just know this is a niche device and so if this is all you need it to do, then I highly recommend it.Even though I mention I play audio through the Roku App on my phone and either use bluetooth or wired headset for that, the audio is not as good as using this AirPlay device so that is a huge plus.
(I received this product in return for my fair and unbiased review.)TL;DR - The Twelve South Airfly Bluetooth audio transmitter is better suited for transmitting audio from your TV, stereo, computer, or other device that either lacks Bluetooth connectivity or has poor Bluetooth connectivity for audio. Audio is crisp and clear - especially with AptX-enabled headphones, earbuds, and speakers - and lacks perceivable auidio lag as compared to many smartphones. While audio quality with lossless formats (CD audio, DVD audio, SuperCD, FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS HD) isn't as clear as with a wired connection, the audio quality with lossy formats (MP3, AAC, and streaming music formats) is indistinguishable between a direct connection to your device and a ... More(I received this product in return for my fair and unbiased review.)TL;DR - The Twelve South Airfly Bluetooth audio transmitter is better suited for transmitting audio from your TV, stereo, computer, or other device that either lacks Bluetooth connectivity or has poor Bluetooth connectivity for audio. Audio is crisp and clear - especially with AptX-enabled headphones, earbuds, and speakers - and lacks perceivable auidio lag as compared to many smartphones. While audio quality with lossless formats (CD audio, DVD audio, SuperCD, FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS HD) isn't as clear as with a wired connection, the audio quality with lossy formats (MP3, AAC, and streaming music formats) is indistinguishable between a direct connection to your device and a Bluetooth connection using the Airfly. The lack of audio lag makes this a good option for connecting to your TV so you don't bother others while watching at higher volumes or playing games. The only negatives are you manually need to turn the device on and off when you want to use it and finish using it and I feel like Twelve South is missing out on a bigger niche market to go after than just the crowd wanting to add Bluetooth to portable audio devices lacking Bluetooth.Packaging, pack-in goodies, and initial feel:The device is packaged nicely and comes with a 3" micro USB cable. 3" headphone jack to headphone jack cable, and a velour cinch sack to carry the device with you. The unit isn't very heavy at all and its size matches up nicely with small MP3 players (Apple iPod Nano, Sandisk Sansa, Microsoft Zune, and the various other small players available over the years. Note that while the cinch sack will fit a small (iPod Mini, iPod Nano, Sandisk Sanza) or micro (iPod Shuffle) MP3 player, it won't fit a standard-sized player (iPod Classic, Zune).Performance:Pairing headphones and speakers is easy - just press and hold the power button until it starts flashing at you, then put your device you want to listen to audio on into pairing mode. I paired mine with both a pair of JBL Everest 310s and a Bose Soundwear personal speaker. Worked great with both devices.I attached the Airfly to my iPhone 6s and played several games where audio sync can make a difference on how you play. It worked great at everything I threw at it, just like if it were played through headphones either connected via the headphone port or Bluetooth.I followed this up with attaching it to a Digiland Android tablet. It performend like it should, no audio lag in games.My next test was with a Windows 10 computer. In the various games I play, I had no issues with auidio lag caused by the Airfly. Even playing Guitar Hero in the Dolphin Emulator was a treat, as the game worked perfectly and sounded perfect.Finally, I attached it to the headphone dongle for my Nintendo GameBoy SP. The longtime dream for GameBoy owners who want wireless headphones is achieved with this device. Again, flawless performance.No matter the audio source, it all sounded great. While lossless wasn't as good as a wired pair of headphones would be, you still get AptX-quality audio.Now for my gripes:First, this works better as a way to attach headphones to your TV set, computer, or home audio system. It's not as convenient to carry around with a MP3 player or other portable audio device, though it's small size does help.Second, what would be neat is if this thing could be plugged into a TV's USB port and set to power up and power down autiomatically with a device like a TV or computer. Instead, you have to manually power it up and down when you want to use it, and I could n't get it to charge and operate at the same time.Otherwise, I like the Airfly. Twelve South got almost everything right in my book.
I have amassed a few Bluetooth ear buds, headphones and speakers over the past few years, however I still have some media devices that do not have wireless capability such as a couple iPods, a two-channel stereo system and flat screen televisions. The AirFly is designed to give these source devices the ability to communicate wirelessly for a very reasonable price. It is also designed to provide this same functionality in airplanes (I seldom fly so I can’t really comment on its performance in that environment).The AirFly device measures about 1.25” by 1.75” by 3/8”. It has one button and two jacks on its exterior. One jack is a micro-USB for charging it and the other is a 3.5mm mini-phone jack to connect it to the media device. It comes with a small cloth carrying ... MoreI have amassed a few Bluetooth ear buds, headphones and speakers over the past few years, however I still have some media devices that do not have wireless capability such as a couple iPods, a two-channel stereo system and flat screen televisions. The AirFly is designed to give these source devices the ability to communicate wirelessly for a very reasonable price. It is also designed to provide this same functionality in airplanes (I seldom fly so I can’t really comment on its performance in that environment).The AirFly device measures about 1.25” by 1.75” by 3/8”. It has one button and two jacks on its exterior. One jack is a micro-USB for charging it and the other is a 3.5mm mini-phone jack to connect it to the media device. It comes with a small cloth carrying bag and two cables, one to charge it from a USB port and the other is a short mini-phone plug to mini-phone plug cable to transfer audio information. The single button is surrounded by a status LED that communicates in two colors, white and amber. A small instruction booklet is also included which does a good job of outlining how to use the AirFly. Everything will fit into the carrying bag (including the instructions) for travel convenience.I found pairing the device easier to do than with some other Bluetooth devices I have used in the past. Sound quality was not affected by the AirFly. If the source file was high quality, the sound passed to the ear buds / speaker sounded excellent which was my experience when using it with the old iPods. Range was excellent as I could move throughout my house and the signal would very rarely drop, unlike another similar device I own that would drop the signal once I moved about 12 feet away from it. Using the AirFly with a TV was a little different experience. While the audio quality was excellent, the audio lagged behind the video producing a lip sync issue. While noticeable, I could live with the effect if I was captive in an environment needing entertainment like on a plane flight.The AirFly is a Bluetooth transmitter only, meaning it connects to the source device to send a signal to a wireless headphone or speaker. It cannot be used to turn a wired headphone into a wireless one so it can be used with a Bluetooth source such as a smartphone - it is not a Bluetooth receiver.The AirFly works as advertised and in my opinion is a great value for the price-point. It is well thought out, easy to use and seems well made.
This is my review for the AirFly Transmitter for Wireless Headphones from Twelve South. The purpose of this product is to add a Bluetooth transmitter onto any device with a line out jack, so that you can use your wireless headphones to listen to audio. The package indicates uses like airline monitors or treadmills. The Airfly eliminates the need to be connected with corded headphones, with Bluetooth giving you a 30-foot line of sight range free of tether.The Airfly is a white rectangular wafer with a Bluetooth button that you press and hold, until it lights up with a blinking indicator. Then, you go to your headphones and activate pairing mode. Once paired with the Airfly, you plug in a short audio cable into the Airfly, and then plug the other end into the audio ... MoreThis is my review for the AirFly Transmitter for Wireless Headphones from Twelve South. The purpose of this product is to add a Bluetooth transmitter onto any device with a line out jack, so that you can use your wireless headphones to listen to audio. The package indicates uses like airline monitors or treadmills. The Airfly eliminates the need to be connected with corded headphones, with Bluetooth giving you a 30-foot line of sight range free of tether.The Airfly is a white rectangular wafer with a Bluetooth button that you press and hold, until it lights up with a blinking indicator. Then, you go to your headphones and activate pairing mode. Once paired with the Airfly, you plug in a short audio cable into the Airfly, and then plug the other end into the audio cable on your music device. The Airfly includes a short power cable for you to plug into a USB slot for recharging the Airfly.I tried out the Airfly using two different sets of headphones, the Bose QuietComfort 35’s and the Bose Soundsport Free’s. In my tests I was using a laptop. The QC35’s locked on easily. The QC35 liked the audio levels provided by the laptop; I could really pump out good audio levels from the laptop, through the audio cable and then Airfly Bluetooth, to the QC35’s. I didn’t notice much dropoff.When I tried to use the Soundsport Free’s, I had difficulty connecting with the Airfly. I had to clear my prior connections with other Bluetooth devices, and I really had a struggle, such that I had given up. After doing other things, I came back to the Soundsports and tried again, and this time after waiting a few long moments the Soundsport Free’s locked on to the Airfly. I plugged in to the laptop, and played the same music from earlier. I noticed reduced audio levels, but nothing that would stop me from using the Airfly in a pinch.The frustrating thing about the Soundsport Free’s is that after I cleared the Bluetooth connection, and tried again to reconnect, I had the same original trouble—this time I could not connect again. It’s very frustrating.Based on this experience, you should consider that some headphones will have more success than others in connecting to the Airfly. The box specifically indicates Airpods in the instructions, so I would expect Airpods should have no trouble.One reason I had considered getting Airfly, is that I have a PC video game which for some reason would not put out audio through a set of Bluetooth headphones. Audio will come out of the audio out port, and through wired headphones. So I tested the Bose QC35’s with Airfly to work around the issue. I am successfully able to hear audio properly through my Bose QC35’s using Airfly for the Bluetooth connection while connected to the laptop’s headphone jack. So that is definitely another good reason to have the AirFly in my arsenal.For the reasonable price, the Airfly is a pretty good Bluetooth transmitter. This will enable you to get audio out of devices that have an audio out jack, and not have to be connected with a wire. I would give a 4 out of 5 stars, mainly due to the compatibility issue.
Twelve South products are known to produce Apple-centric accessories. The Twelve South AirFly Bluetooth transmitter is no exception. And while Bluetooth transmitters have been around for some years now, we will see if AirFly’s Bluetooth are better than current offerings.Like most Apple-centric products, the AirFly comes in pristine white. It is made of plastic and not metal yet it still provides a sense of being premium. Also, the included USB charging cable and male-to-male come in white. And to further give it a premium look, it also comes with a small gray draw-string pouch to carry the AirFly and also the included cables.The AirFly’s battery is rated at eight hours and it seems to last thereabouts. Pairing the AirFly is pretty much straightforward by simply ... MoreTwelve South products are known to produce Apple-centric accessories. The Twelve South AirFly Bluetooth transmitter is no exception. And while Bluetooth transmitters have been around for some years now, we will see if AirFly’s Bluetooth are better than current offerings.Like most Apple-centric products, the AirFly comes in pristine white. It is made of plastic and not metal yet it still provides a sense of being premium. Also, the included USB charging cable and male-to-male come in white. And to further give it a premium look, it also comes with a small gray draw-string pouch to carry the AirFly and also the included cables.The AirFly’s battery is rated at eight hours and it seems to last thereabouts. Pairing the AirFly is pretty much straightforward by simply pressing the sole button and setting your headset also in pairing mode. And while Twelve South touts the AirFly specifically to Apple Airpods or Beats headphones, I had no problem connecting the AirFly to my non-Apple Bluetooth headphones.I have then connected the Airfly to an old MP3 player and works as advertised. There seems to be a slight degradation in the sound output but this is no dealbreaker. I then connected the AirFly to my Windows 10 desktop and watched YouTube and Netflix videos. Audio output is decent and it was pleasant that bout YouTube and Netflix did not have any lag. I have tried other Bluetooth headsets and found that most had a lag.This seems to be a good niche product which you can use while on a short to medium flight or using your TV or simply using an old MP3 player. But the main drawback for me is the range of the AirFly. When I was roughly fifteen feet away from the AirFly, I always get disconnected. This is quite a disappointment from the usual 33 foot range of Bluetooth devices.With the short range and not so fantastic sound and factor in the premium pricing as the brand is Apple-centric, it is quite difficult to give this a high rating. And though it works, there are numerous options out there that give the same if not better performance for a much lower price. Had the Bluetooth range have been better, then the premium positioning of the product may be more worthwhile.
The Twelve South AirFly Transmitter is a simple Bluetooth transmitter that plugs into any headphone jack allowing you to connect non-Bluetooth devices like airplane entertainment systems to your Bluetooth headphones. I’ll start by saying it does what it’s designed to do and it does it well and seems to be a well built device.Pairing the AirFly turned out to be a bit more difficult than I expected due to a sound bar recognizing the device and auto-switching to it every time I tried. Moving out of the soundbar range, pairing and repairing was effortless and only took a few seconds. The AirFly recognizes the last paired device and connects when you power it on.Once the transmitter is powered on, there is no flashing light to indicate it is operating (but you are ... MoreThe Twelve South AirFly Transmitter is a simple Bluetooth transmitter that plugs into any headphone jack allowing you to connect non-Bluetooth devices like airplane entertainment systems to your Bluetooth headphones. I’ll start by saying it does what it’s designed to do and it does it well and seems to be a well built device.Pairing the AirFly turned out to be a bit more difficult than I expected due to a sound bar recognizing the device and auto-switching to it every time I tried. Moving out of the soundbar range, pairing and repairing was effortless and only took a few seconds. The AirFly recognizes the last paired device and connects when you power it on.Once the transmitter is powered on, there is no flashing light to indicate it is operating (but you are listening to the music) the light will flash for two different standby modes but neither are explained.The sound transmitted was as expected and no different than listening to my iPhone via Bluetooth with the caveat that you cannot control the volume or change tracks via Bluetooth. I hooked the AirFly up to my iPod classic and put the volume to full and there was no hiss or crackle in my headphones or paired speakers, both of which their own volume control.The AirFly comes packaged with a USB charging cord, a short 3.5mm headphone patch cord and a drawstring carry pouch. A full charge is rated to last for 8 hours. The multi-function power light will flash amber three times when the battery gets low.Like the title says, I think the AirFly is way late to the game. Inexpensive transmitters have been available for a long time and the airline I fly no longer uses headphone jacks in the arm rests for entertainment.That said, thinking outside the box, there are several things I can see myself using this transmitter for. I love my iPod Classic and can load up practically my whole collection on it. With the AirFly I can use it to transmit to speakers at camp, the pool, playground or my sound bar. Another use might be for watching television in bed. Hook this up to your TV set and use your own headphones from across the room.I like the AirFly transmitter only because I have several uses for it with my iPod and would recommend it to anyone who also has a specific need for it, or frequent travelers whose airlines haven’t upgraded their technology. Unfortunately, I don’t see a long lifespan. I give it 4 stars because it doesn't pass volume or track control to my iPod which accepts these commands via the headset jack.
| General | |
| Product Type | Bluetooth wireless audio transmitter |
| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Max Operating Distance | 10 m |
| Package Content | Audio cable, Bluetooth audio transmitter, USB charging cable, travel pouch |
