now you can enjoy your peace and quiet … and your in-flight movie.
by rick richardson
technology this week
noise-canceling earphones, such as the airpods pro, are excellent for blocking outside noise when you’re traveling, but there’s a catch: they don’t interface with airplane in-flight entertainment systems.
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fortunately, bluetooth transmitters like the twelve south airfly duo take care of it for you. you can get one at best buy and amazon for about $45, which may even be on sale.
the duo is incredibly easy to use because of its built-in 3.5mm cable. just insert it into the headphone port of the seatback entertainment system, connect it with your bluetooth-enabled wireless headphones or earbuds, and you’re ready to go.
the best part is that you’ll probably have even better sound quality because your bluetooth headphones are often superior to the corded earbuds that airlines usually provide. they can also be connected to another pair of speakers if you and your traveling buddy want to watch the same shows together.
the wireless headphone adapter is an excellent purchase because of its many benefits besides audio sharing. because usb-c is supported, you can fast-charge when the time comes. the duo’s ability to link wireless headphones to other devices – from a nintendo switch to compatible treadmills – will come in handy long after your flight has ended.