This Hack Lets You Use Your Own Wireless Earbuds and Headphones to Watch Movies on the Plane

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Travel season is in full swing and there are a few essentials you’ll need if you’re heading onto an airplane. Aside from things like a good travel pillow and a portable charger, one of the new must-haves for air travel is a wireless audio transmitter, like this one from Twelve South.

More than 2,000 people have purchased this Bluetooth transmitter over the last month alone on Amazon, and for good reason. The palm-sized device lets you use your own wireless headphones or earbuds with the plane’s in-flight entertainment system. Few airlines provide earbuds these days (at least not for free) and the ones you do get are often flimsy with bad sound and uncomfortable ear tips. The Twelve South AirFly Pro lets you pair your own headset to the the seat-back entertainment console, so you can enjoy all the on-board movies, TV shows and music with ease.

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Twelve South AirFly Pro Bluetooth Wireless Audio Transmitter

The AirFly is no bigger than a tube of lip gloss and super easy to use: start by plugging the device into your seat’s audio jack (typically located under the TV screen in front of you, or in the armrest). Next, turn the AirFly on to automatically pair the unit with your wireless headphones or earbuds. The AirFly uses the Bluetooth 5.0 standard for quick and easy pairing, without disconnecting. You also get up to 33 feet of range, so you’ll stay connected even if you need to step away for a bit.

The wireless audio transmitter is great for a couple of reasons: in addition to saving you money (since you won’t have to purchase earbuds anymore), it also lets you use your own headphones or buds, so you don’t have to sacrifice audio quality for the flimsy sets they have on-board. Want to use a pair of noise-cancelling headphones to filter out the din around you? Now you can. The AirFly pairs easily with AirPods too, though it’s compatible with almost every audio brand on the market.

A single charge gets you up to 20 hours of battery life — enough for even long-distance flights. Volume controls let you adjust settings without having to touch the seat-back screen. Charge the unit via the included USB-C charging cable.

The Twelve South AirFly Pro isn’t just great for traveling either — it also lets you connect to gym treadmills, gaming consoles, TVs and other devices with a 3.5 audio jack.

One of the best-reviewed travel accessories online, the AirFly Pro has a 4.3-star rating (out of five) from almost 10,000 reviewers online. Get it right now for just $55 on Amazon.com. For a limited time, you can apply the on-site Amazon coupon for an additional 15% off at checkout.

This set comes with an USB-C charging cable, travel pouch, keychain holder and quick start guide. See full details here.