# Wireless Transmitting Dongles Twelve South Designs the AirFly Pro to Connect Wireless Audio By Amy Duong | Published 2023-04-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airfly References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2023/04/25/connect-your-airpods-or-bluetooth-headset-to-any-device-with-a-3-5mm-audio-jack-using-this-wireless-dongle/) & [geni.us](https://geni.us/3VFJaw)  The [AirFly Pro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twelve-south-airfly-2) is a design by [Twelve South](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twelve-south) to solve the issue of wanting to connect users' [AirPods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uixoo-air-pods) or other wireless devices to older-generation technology. It is essentially a wireless transmitter that is able to plug right into the output of the old device's aux and give it Bluetooth connectivity. It is able to connect to a car stereo, an old CD player, or an MP3 player -- anything that has a 3.5mm output. From there, it is able to transmit audio through Bluetooth right to use headphones. It also allows two sets of earphones or headphones to be paired to one playback device. It creates clear audio without relying on the need for wires. Image Credit: Twelve South ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wireless Transmitting Dongles:** Twelve South's AirFly Pro connects older-generation technology to wireless audio. - **Bluetooth Audio Connectivity:** The AirFly Pro allows for wireless audio connectivity without the need for wires. - **Two-device Pairing Capability:** Two sets of headphones or earphones can be paired to one playback device with the AirFly Pro. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** The AirFly Pro disrupts the consumer electronics industry by providing wireless audio connectivity to older devices. - **Automotive:** The AirFly Pro provides automobile audio connectivity that eliminates the need for wires and cords, disrupting the automotive industry. - **Audio Accessories:** The AirFly Pro disrupts the audio accessories industry with its ability to pair multiple sets of headphones or earphones with one device. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bluetooth Broadcasting Dongles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twelve-south-airfly-2.md) - [Dual-User Airplane Audio Dongles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twelve-south-airfly-pro-2.md) - [Audio-Upgrading Smartphone Transmitters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiio-bt11.md) - [Multi-Device-Connecting Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jlab-air-pro-earbuds.md) - [Audio-Elevating Bluetooth Modules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetooth-module.md) - [Unibody Mobile Audio Receivers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clipon-bluetooth-audio-receiver.md) - [High-End Audio Streaming Dongles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sennheiser-btd-700.md) - [Aftermarket Console Connectivity Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitdo-retro-receiver.md) - [Non-Network Wireless Link Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-dongles.md)