FMA120 Bluetooth Dual-Mode Audio Adapter – aptX Lossless, Low-Latency Gaming, Auracast TX/RX/Relay, LE Audio, Hearing Aid Support, USB for PCs, Laptops, Tablets & Gaming Devices

I bought the Sony INZONE Buds in 2023 and initially I was only plannung to use them for the PS5, knowing that compatibility will be limited. The peculiar feature of these is that they don't use any classic bluetooth connection or codec (like adptX), only LE Audio (also know als LC3 codec). The only method of connection was the bundled dongle, a rather flimsy piece of equipment and very soon I felt it a bit tiresome to always unplug it from one device and plug it into another; was almost a bit regretful over not having bought inears with broader compatibility. Nonetheless, since the headset was pretty great (good sound and very long lasting battery) I kept it while being on the lookout for a way to connect it to pc and smartphone another way. Smartphone compatibility simply rose over time, but on the pc front I went through several dongles without success. Among them the eppfun AK3040 PRO MAX, which claims to be LE Audio compatible as well as the Creative BT-W6 for which even the Creative support gave misleading feedback before the purchase, only to admit it isn't compatible after I returned the device. -.- I was about to give up when I stumbled over an Australian company, Flairmesh, producing a bluetooth LE Audio dongle, the FlooGoo FM120. Since I needed to import the dongle to Germany, again I sent a question to the customer support: "Is it compatible with the Sony INZONE Buds?" Their answer really suprised me: "No", but they promised me to buy the Sony INZONE Buds, test them and publish a compatible firmware. And...well...they did, a few weeks later. Nothing more to it other than to acknowledge and praise what is EXCELLENT customer support, dare I say a rare thing these days. I imported the dongle, and it works. If I had to dig up any kind of critique for the FM120, it'd be that the process of pairing bluetooth devices is a bit finicky. Because there is a button on their software that reads "add device" and I was expecting it to show me a list of devices to pair, as when you use a regular bluetooth dongle in Windows or when adding devices with a mobile phone. Instead it will automatically search for and pair with devices that are in close proximity to the dongle. The software is not needed for (subsequent) pairing, or at all. You just plug the dongle it, use the inears and it works. But with the software you can change modes and codecs according to your needs, be it high quality lossless audio or low latency for gaming. Especially the latter is very impressive because it really is fast, making for no perceivable audio delay for the inears I tested. There is a limitation in the hardware or software, as in that an LE Audio device will always take precedence over any classic bluetooth device. This is a limitation by the current available chipset for LE Audio and other dongles (who weren't compatible in the first place though) have these notes plastered on their description pages as well. I tested several classic bluetooth headsets / inears (before I settled to only use the Sony INZONE Buds, as they are the best I have anyway) and when only these you can easily switch between them. All in all I'm very pleased with the whole process of aquiring the FlooGoo FM120 and it finally fullfills the task I've been looking for, for almost two years. :)

I have tried many USB audio adapters and this is the ONLY ONE that works as it should. It is reliable, versatile and extremely useful. I use it with my Phonak hearing aids, for both computer and iPhone connectivity. Most importantly, is the unmatched follow up and concern of their tech support. The seller IS the manufacturer, and his concern for his customers is incredible. At first I did not appreciate this Bluetooth adapter and actually returned it. Without my reaching out, the seller contacted me, to inquire what was it that I did not like. This led to a numerous back and forth messages, and my vastly improved understanding of the product's potential. Over nine months I realized the limitations of other USB adapters and kept hearing glowing things form associates about this, the FMA120. UNLIKE OTHER USB dongles, that I dumped, returned or gave away, due to unhelpful, and uncaring technical support or product claims that did not work, THIS seller took such an interest in understanding my use case scenario, and even crafted a firmware version for people with similar needs. Eventually, I decided the only thing I could do was PURCHASE THIS AGAIN. Repeatedly I would reach out with a lame or befuddled question, always due to my impatience, or confusion, and every time within hours, (time-zone considered), I would get a concerned and helpful response. Bluetooth can be confusing due to the various similarly named protocols, and the varying needs of one way and bi-directional sound transmission when hearing aids are involved. Most hearing aid manufacturers are either late or lax in modernizing their Bluetooth specifications and especially lame in regards to Auracast. Auracast is an emerging technology that for many devices has not yet been fully implemented. but which IS THE FUTURE of audio streaming to audiences at religious, performance and public gatherings. And which can today be used at home, work and in more and more ways. Hearing aid users will find a knowledgeable, concerned and helpful vendor here. The FMA120 can be used from TV to multiple family earbuds/headphones. You will enjoy this - ahead of it's time product, made by an outstandingly dedicated manufacturer. I am writing this unsolicited review, not as an ad, but as an acknowledgement of something special in both product and service from this company. This item, along with the company's other similar product the FMA121 is a reliable gateway into a whole world of connectivity - YOUR WORLD!

update Returning it. If I connect Philips 9050 hearing aid with this device on PC I can't answer phone from hearing aid connected to my Pixel phone. This might be a limitation of the hearing aids. In any case, it makes the dongle useless to me. If I reconnect to phone, then the dongle connection does not work. It works with my Philips 9050 hearing aid. But is difficult to set up on Win 11 PC. Make sure you download their app, upgrade firmware. Also down load manual. It took multiple attempts to connect before it started streaming audio. Rebooted several times. I think the hearing aids look like they are still connected to my Pixel phone. I have to check this and make sure I can still receive phone calls through the hearing aids. Another issue is that it has an unusual usb connection. It can plug in 2 different ways. Only one works. The manual does not explain this confusion.

This is a completely unique dongle, with no equivalent on the market. It supports a very wide range of devices that may not work well with other dongles. New firmware versions are released frequently, including those with unique features. For example, there's a firmware version that supports multiple Auracast streams simultaneously. With this firmware, I was able to implement stereo sound on speakers that didn't natively support TWS. It supports multiple codecs, including aptX Adaptive (Lossless), even over LEA. The developers are always open to feedback and are willing to consider new ideas. The FMA121 model has similar functionality to the FMA120, but has a different connector type and an additional AUX input.

Nach ein paar Realtek-basierten Bluetooth-Antennen (Windows Bluetooth-Stack) und dem Sennheiser BTD 700 Dongle (Knack-Geräusche seit Firmware 3.11.0, Probleme mit aptX Lossless, bzw. Wechsel zu aptX Adaptive) habe ich den FlooGoo FMA120 für mich entdeckt. In Verbindung mit der FlooCast-App ist der Dongle eher ein Schweizer-Taschenmesser als ein gewöhnlicher Dongle. Ich nutze den Dongle mit einem Bose QuietComfort Ultra (Gen 1) Headset. Über die App kann ich sauber zwischen allen Codecs wechseln und das Headset macht die Wechsel (insbesondere im Vergleich zum BTD 700) problemlos mit. Die blinkende LED lässt sich per App abschalten, sehr gut. Firmware-Update (und da gab es schon diverse Upgrades) ist auch schnell eingespielt und die App lässt sich nach dem Autostart automatisch in die Systray minimieren. Zur Sprachqualität in Teams Meetings kann ich zwar noch nichts sagen, aber bisher bin ich sehr glücklich mit dem Dongle. Es lohnt sich also, ein paar Wochen (kommt aus den USA) auf das Teil zu warten.

少し価格は高めではありますが、「多くのワイヤレスイヤホンとLC3接続が可能」という情報を見て、本Bluetoothトランスミッターを購入しました。 私はLC3接続に対応している Cleer ARC3 Max を2台所有しており、両方を本機にペアリング登録したところ、ひとつ気になる点がありました。 最初にペアリング登録した1台目のCleer ARC3 Maxは、問題なくLC3で接続できました。しかし、2台目を登録したところ、LC3での接続ができない状態となりました。 この件についてメーカーへ問い合わせたところ、「現行のファームウェアでは、LC3で接続可能なペアリング登録は1台のみに制限されている」との回答をいただきました。 そのため、現時点では本トランスミッターにおいて、LC3接続で使用できるワイヤレスイヤホンは1台のみという仕様になります。 現在の私の使用環境では、1台目をLC3接続、2台目をaptX Adaptive接続として併用しています。 なお、メーカーからは「今後のファームウェアアップデートにより、LC3のペアリング登録台数制限を解除する予定がある」との案内もありましたので、今後の改善には期待したいところです。 これから購入を検討されている方は、現時点ではLC3接続は1台までという点を理解したうえで検討されることをおすすめします。 2026年1月15日 追記 BluetoothトランスミッターではLC3接続が難しいと言われることの多い、SONY製ワイヤレスイヤホン 「LinkBuds Open」 についても検証を行いました。 その結果、本トランスミッターとのLC3接続が可能であり、音楽再生も問題なく行えることを確認しましたので、参考として画像を追加しています。 SONY製のワイヤレスイヤホンをBluetoothトランスミッター経由でLC3接続したいと考えている方にとって、少しでも参考になれば幸いです。 なお、LinkBuds Openを接続した状態で「SONY Sound Connect」アプリにて確認したところ、本トランスミッター FlooGoo FMA120 に搭載されているチップは 「Qualcomm QCC3086」 のようです。

Finally, Stable Calls and LE Audio! This little adapter is a game-changer. I paired the FlooGoo FMA120 with my Sony WH-1000XM6 headphone and my Samsung Android phone, and the performance is excellent. It delivers crisp, clear LE Audio without any issues. The most significant improvement is with Microsoft Teams calls. Before, I had constant audio dropouts, but with this adapter, the connection is perfectly stable. It has made work calls significantly less frustrating. Important Note: You must upgrade the firmware as soon as you get it for it to work properly. The only real downside is that the firmware update software is only available for Windows. Despite the initial painful setup step, I highly recommend the FMA120. It's a fantastic solution for anyone wanting to improve call stability and take full advantage of LE Audio.

My Floo Goo FMA120 arrived this morning, did a quick update to the latest firmware using the FlooCast software on my Microsoft Surface Pro 9. Now have my Oticon Intent 1 hearing aids functioning as a head set to my PC. Also plugged the FMA 120 into my Steamdeck Oled & it also connects the audio to my Intent 1 hearing aids without issues. Could not be happier.

Fonctionne parfaitement, la connexion avec mes aides auditives Signia à été aisée (avec l'aide d'internet). Très satisfait