Airfly Pro 2: Bluetooth connection for aircraft and car with more features

If you want to track the available entertainment program on the monitor integrated in the seat on long distances on the plane or on some trains-for example-you are regularly faced with a problem: the entertainment systems often lack a Bluetooth connection, so that one is forced to use headphones with their cables often output from the transport company. Because: More and more headphones that users bring with them only come with Bluetooth-earplugs like the Airpods anyway, but also over-ears (with exceptions). In addition, connections on the plane require connections often still special adapter. There is radio adapter to tackle this problem. One of the most popular has now received a larger update: The Airfly Pro from Twelve South is In version 2 appeared.

Better sounded thanks to the new Codec

The Airfly Pro 2 has a whole range of innovations in a flash, which lifts it from cheaper solutions that are given on Amazon. For the first time, it not only broadcasts standard bluetooth audio, but also the higher-quality aptx codec. If two people want to pursue the sound at the same time, this is now also possible.

The device allows a pairing of two Bluetooth listeners at the push of a button, which then receive the same signal in parallel. Integrated in the adapter is also a volume setting and a mute switch. Twelve South promises a term of around 25 hours, loading is via USB-C. The weight is 16.5 grams.

Recipient and transmitter – for example for the car

In addition to use in aircraft and trains, the Airfly Pro 2 can also be used on fitness equipment with entertainment system or some game consoles that are missing Bluetooth support-there must only be a 3.5 mm jack connection. In addition, the device can also be used on a reverse way: as a player. So you can connect it to car radios or classic stereo systems to use a Bluetooth device such as an iPhone or an iPad as a starting device. There is also an RX/TX switch (reception or transmitter), as you already know it from previous Airfly versions.

The Airfly Pro 2 costs $ 60, information on euro prices has not yet been given by the manufacturer. A little unsightly: The special adapter for some aircraft connections is not included. You either have to buy this cheaply or As a “Deluxe” variant of Twelve South itself Acquire, it costs $ 10 there. Since it is never certain with which connection you are faced with the plane, it is worth packing this little hardware.