Twelve South launches tiny new ‘Airfly Drive’ wireless CarPlay adapter
Twelve South, the company behind a range of premium Apple accessories, has launched a notable expansion of its Airfly brand. The company today unveiled Airfly Drive, a dongle that turns wired CarPlay into wireless CarPlay. It’s available to order starting today for $39.99. Here’s how it works. more…
Twelve South, known for premium Apple accessories, has introduced Airfly Drive, a dongle that converts wired CarPlay to wireless. The product is now available for $39.99. Airfly Drive is compatible with numerous cars featuring factory-wired CarPlay, dating back to 2014. The dongle features a USB-A connector, but includes a USB-C adapter.
Its compact design is meant to remain plugged in. No app or account is needed; simply plug it in, pair it to your phone once, and you're set. The device will automatically reconnect to your phone for wireless CarPlay. It supports two paired phones, switchable by a single button. Wireless CarPlay is noted for its seamless experience compared to wired CarPlay, enhancing the quality of life for shorter trips.
Airfly Drive is priced at $39.99 and is available in black and white. It also supports Android Auto.
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