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MacVoices #26272: Briefing - The Twelve South AirFly Drive Wireless CarPlay Adapter

Season 2026 Episode 26272 Published 4 days ago

Description

The Twelve South AirFly Drive Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto Adapter makes wired CarPlay wireless without the reliability problems common to other adapters. Setup is simple, connections occur within seconds, and extensive driving produced no dropped connections. Voice calls, apps, vehicle controls, and two-phone pairing all work seamlessly, making it a compact and affordable CarPlay upgrade.

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:00 AirFly Drive Wireless CarPlay Briefing
00:27 Introducing the Twelve South AirFly Drive
00:34 The Problems With Other Wireless CarPlay Adapters
02:05 A Compact Alternative to Larger Adapters
02:17 Simple Bluetooth Pairing and Setup
02:35 Fast Automatic CarPlay Connections
02:49 Reliability on the Road
03:04 Voice Calls, Apps, and Vehicle Controls
03:15 Pairing Two Different Phones
03:29 USB-A to USB-C Compatibility
03:43 Comparing the AirFly Drive to Other Adapters
03:48 Price and Color Options
03:54 Final Thoughts on Wireless CarPlay

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Twelve South AirFly Drive Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto Adapter
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