Twelve South AirFly SE User Manual
Connect your favorite wireless headphones or earbuds to any in-flight entertainment system, gym equipment, or any 3.5mm audio jack.
Key Features
- Pairs with AirPods and other wireless headphones.
- Works with any device featuring a standard 3.5mm headphone jack.
- Compact and portable design.
- Long battery life (up to 20 hours).
- Volume control and mute functionality.
Pairing AirFly with AirPods
Turn on AirFly by sliding the [ON/OFF Switch] upwards. AirFly automatically enters pairing mode on first power-on, indicated by flashing white and yellow lights. Proceed to step 2.
Diagram: AirFly device showing the ON/OFF switch and a Reset button.
Note: To re-pair or reset AirFly in the future, press and hold the [Reset Button] for four seconds to enter pairing mode. For easier pairing, disable Bluetooth on the device previously used with your AirPods.
To activate AirPods pairing mode, place your AirPods in their charging case. With the lid open, press and hold the button on the back of the charging case until the light flashes white.
Diagram: AirPods in a charging case (both wireless and standard types shown). The button on the back of the case is highlighted. A timer graphic shows "0:00:05".
After successful pairing, the light on the AirPods charging case turns green, and the light on AirFly turns solid white and then turns off after 10 seconds. The initial pairing may take up to 90 seconds, but AirFly remembers your AirPods for future connections.
Diagram: AirPods charging case showing a green light, and the AirFly device showing a solid white light. A checkmark icon ✔ is displayed.
Connect AirFly to any device with a standard headphone jack to listen wirelessly. For example, plug it into an airplane seat's audio jack.
Diagram: AirFly device plugged into an airplane seat's headphone jack, with headphones connected to AirFly. A screen graphic shows a play icon ▶.
Pairing AirFly with Wireless Headphones
Turn on AirFly by sliding the [ON/OFF Switch] upwards. AirFly automatically enters pairing mode on first power-on, indicated by flashing white and yellow lights. Proceed to step 2.
Diagram: AirFly device showing the ON/OFF switch and a Reset button.
Note: To re-pair or reset AirFly in the future, press and hold the [Reset Button] for four seconds to enter pairing mode. To simplify pairing, turn off Bluetooth on the device previously used with your headphones.
Put your headphones into Bluetooth pairing mode. Refer to your headphone's manual for specific instructions.
Diagram: A pair of wireless headphones with a Bluetooth symbol 🕲 and a cursor indicating selection.
After successful pairing, the light on AirFly turns solid white and turns off after 10 seconds. The initial pairing may take up to 90 seconds, but AirFly remembers your headphones for future connections.
Diagram: AirFly device connected to wireless headphones, showing a solid white light.
Volume Control and Mute
To adjust AirFly's volume, press the volume buttons ([+] or [-]). You can also press and hold the volume buttons to increase (or decrease) volume gradually until the upper or lower limit is reached.
To temporarily mute AirFly, double-click the "Volume Down" button. The light will flash solid yellow to indicate mute. Double-click "Volume Down" again to unmute and return to the previous volume setting.
Diagram: AirFly device showing the [+] and [-] volume buttons. Arrows indicate pressing and holding. A graphic shows a solid yellow flashing light.
Battery Status Indicator
To check AirFly's battery status, double-click the Volume Up [+] button:
- 4 yellow flashes = approx. 100%
- 3 yellow flashes = approx. 75%
- 2 yellow flashes = approx. 50%
- 1 yellow flash = approx. 25%
Diagram: AirFly device showing the [+] volume button. Arrows indicate a double-click. Graphics show different numbers of yellow flashes.
Turning AirFly On & Off
Use the switch on the side of AirFly to turn it on or off. Slide up to turn on. Slide down to turn off. AirFly will reconnect to your headphones when powered on again.
Diagram: AirFly device showing the ON/OFF switch.
Reconnecting Headphones to Your Smartphone/Tablet
Once paired, AirFly remembers your AirPods/headphones and switches to them when the device is powered on. To use your AirPods/headphones with your smartphone or tablet again, first turn off AirFly. On your device, open Bluetooth settings and select your headphones from the list. The status will change from "Not Connected" to "Connected" once the headphones are successfully paired with your device.
Diagram: A smartphone screen showing Bluetooth settings. "AirPods/Headphones" is selected. A Bluetooth symbol 🕲 connects the phone to the headphones.
Charging AirFly
To charge, simply connect the included USB-C to USB-A charging cable to AirFly and then to any powered USB port. AirFly is fully charged within 2 hours.
The internal battery of AirFly lasts approximately 20 hours. It is recommended to fully charge AirFly before first use. If your AirFly is low on power, it flashes yellow three times to indicate it needs charging soon.
During charging, AirFly glows solid yellow and remains on. Once fully charged, the yellow light turns off. AirFly can remain plugged in and charging while in use.
Diagram: AirFly device connected to a USB cable, plugged into a USB power source.
Tips & Tricks
If only one AirPod seems to be playing audio, turn AirFly off and on again. This will resynchronize AirFly, and both AirPods should reconnect.
If you want to pair a new headphone with AirFly or encounter connection issues, reset AirFly by pressing and holding the [Reset Button] on the side for 4 seconds. After resetting, AirFly will flash yellow 4 times and enter pairing mode.
Diagram: A graphic showing a single AirPod, followed by the AirFly device being reset with a timer graphic showing "0:00:04".
Status Light Guide
- Power On: White LED blinks twice.
- Pairing Mode: White and yellow LED alternate flashing.
- Unconnected Standby Mode: White LED blinks twice every 5 seconds.
- Connected Standby Mode: Solid White LED.
- Low Power: Yellow LED blinks 3 times every 10 seconds.
- Charging: Solid yellow.
- Fully Charged: Yellow LED turns off.
Compliance Information
FCC Declaration
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
ISED Declaration
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
The licence-exempt transceiver(s) in this device comply with Canada’s Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence-exempt RSS standards. Operation is permitted provided the following conditions are met: (1) the device must not cause pollution; (2) the device must accept any pollution, including pollution that may affect its operation.
Safety Declaration
- Disposing of a battery in a fire or hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting a battery, which can result in an explosion;
- Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature environment that can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas;
- A battery subjected to extremely low air pressure that may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
NBTC Declaration
This telecommunication equipment complies with the requirements of the National Telecommunications Commission.
RoHS
Twelve South, LLC hereby declares that the radio equipment type, Model Number TS-2259, is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at our website: http://www.twelvesouth.com
Frequency Range: 2402 - 2480MHz
Transmit Power: 4dBm (conducted)
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Recycling Information
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France: This device, its accessories, cords, and batteries are recyclable. Collection points available at www.quefairedemesdechets.fr. Prioritize repair or donation of your device!
Certifications: UK, CA, CE, WEEE ♻
