I spend a lot of time on airplanes, having flown hundreds of times over the past eight years. Although sometimes I have to work on my laptop during a flight, I prefer to relax, stretch out, and watch a movie or TV show on the in-flight entertainment system.
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Airlines-issued headphones on long-haul flights are not very satisfactory. To overcome this issue, I used to travel with Apple’s wired headphones, but these were also a pain because they had to be annoyingly unplugged and plugged back in when the person next to me wanted to go to the bathroom. I started looking online for a solution and eventually found the AirFly Pro Bluetooth adapter.
This pocket-sized dongle is so good that I rarely work on planes anymore and can spend the time watching my favorite movies and series in comfort, and CNET’s official review of the product gave it a high rating of 8.5 out of 10.
How to use
The AirFly Bluetooth adapter is an audio transmitter and receiver that works with Apple, Bose, and other wireless headphones. Simply plug the 3.5mm jack of your gadget into the headphone port of the entertainment center on your plane, bus, or train to create a Bluetooth connection. You can also connect up to two sets of headphones per adapter. I personally pair the AirFly with my AirPods Pro to use the background noise cancellation feature.
Watching your entertainment with high quality audio makes all the difference. You won’t have to disconnect even if you’re sitting in an aisle seat and have to let someone in your row get ahead of you. The AirFly Bluetooth adapter fits easily in your pocket, backpack, or laptop bag and comes with a small sleeve. It’s lightweight and won’t fall out of the headphone jack even when hanging down.
Hang it, dongle: The AirFly Bluetooth adapter is lightweight, so you can let it hang freely from your headphone port without worrying about it falling off.
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How to pair the AirFly Bluetooth adapter
Make sure your AirFly device is charged. Turn on AirFly. Turn off Bluetooth on your phone. Turn on your wireless headphones. Pair your device with your wireless headphones.
The reason you turn off Bluetooth on your phone is so that if you’re watching a show and you take out your headphones, they don’t automatically try to connect to your phone.
Using wireless headphones for in-flight entertainment makes traveling more comfortable. This lightweight, small device allows you to enjoy entertainment without cables and the sound is crystal clear. I love my AirFly Bluetooth adapter and plan to keep using it for years to come. If you’re looking to enhance your in-flight entertainment on your next trip, consider this device.
It’s small enough to fit in your pocket, but convenient enough to actually enjoy in-flight entertainment on your next trip. The Airfly Bluetooth Adapter creates a pairing point from the 3.5mm headphone jack of any entertainment system. Simply plug in your device, pair with your headphones, and enjoy your music wirelessly.