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

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