New 'AirFly Drive' Accessory Turns Wired CarPlay Into Wireless CarPlay
Twelve South has released the AirFly Drive, an accessory that converts wired CarPlay into a wireless connection using Wi-Fi. Priced at $39.99, the device plugs into a vehicle's USB port and requires only a one-time pairing for automatic reconnection. It supports any iPhone running iOS 10 or newer and allows users to switch between two paired devices with a single button press.
- ▪The AirFly Drive is priced at $39.99 and connects to a vehicle's USB data port to enable wireless CarPlay.
- ▪The accessory requires a one-time pairing process and then automatically reconnects when the vehicle starts without needing an app or account.
- ▪A physical button on the device allows users to switch between two paired iPhones, which is useful for shared vehicles.
- ▪The product is compatible with any iPhone running iOS 10 or newer and any car with factory support for wired CarPlay.
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New 'AirFly Drive' Accessory Turns Wired CarPlay Into Wireless CarPlayThursday October 1, 2026 3:08 pm PDT by Joe RossignolTwelve South, a well-known accessory maker for Apple products, has released a new AirFly Drive accessory that turns wired CarPlay into wireless CarPlay. AirFly Drive uses Wi-Fi to establish a connection between your iPhone and vehicle, eliminating the need to use a USB-C cable for CarPlay. Priced at $39.99 in the U.S., the AirFly Drive plugs into a USB data port in your vehicle. The accessory is essentially a compact aluminum cube with a USB-A port on it, with a USB-C adapter included in the box. It is designed to stay plugged in, so that you can get in your vehicle and use wireless CarPlay right away every time.
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