The AirFly Pro 2 offers a versatile, compact solution for connecting older devices to wireless headphones, enhancing travel and legacy audio compatibility.
Twelve South’s AirFly Pro 2 is a small Bluetooth audio adapter that gives older or simpler devices a wireless link to headphones and earbuds. Its appeal lies in its flexibility: it can either send audio from a 3.5mm source to Bluetooth headphones, or take Bluetooth audio from a phone and feed it into a wired sound system.
The hardware is deliberately compact. According to hands-on reporting, the unit weighs 16.5g and measures just under 60mm by 30mm by 10mm, with a short 20mm lead ending in a 3.5mm jack. It ships with a protective pouch and a USB-C to USB-A charging cable, while the included manual covers the more advanced functions. The physical controls are straightforward, with prominent volume buttons, a power switch, and separate pairing buttons for two saved devices.
Pairing is uncomplicated. The AirFly Pro 2 enters pairing mode on first use, then remembers the last two devices connected to it. It can be switched between receive and transmit modes, allowing it to work with car audio systems, hi-fi setups, portable players, game controllers, laptops and in-flight entertainment systems. It does not handle microphone input for calls or voice chat, so it is best understood as an audio-only bridge.
That limitation aside, the adapter is aimed squarely at travellers and anyone still using equipment with a 3.5mm socket. Reviewers have highlighted its usefulness for flights, where it can connect a seatback jack to wireless earbuds, including AirPods. It can also link two headsets at once, letting two people listen to the same source. In that sense, it is less a novelty accessory than a practical compatibility tool for mixed old-and-new audio gear.
Independent reviews broadly agree that the AirFly Pro 2 offers good sound quality and a battery life of up to 25 hours. Several also note support for the aptX HD codec, while pointing out the absence of AAC support and the fact that battery status is shown in coarse 25% steps. That makes it a polished but not perfect product. Even so, for users who regularly move between airline jacks, ageing consoles, legacy music players and wireless headphones, it is a neat and genuinely useful bit of kit.
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