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Sprout Pi adds Bluetooth, streaming, and USB-C to your aging iPod

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Briefings

Sprout Pi and Sprout Pico are full motherboard replacements for aging iPods that integrate Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB-C, and microSD slots. Unlike standard mods, these devices require no soldering and allow audio playback via USB or the original 3.5mm jack. Bluetooth enables connection to AirPods or UE speakers, while Wi-Fi supports Google Cast and AirPlay streaming. The article is a Verge report from October 2026.

Key points

• Sprout Pi and Sprout Pico are full motherboard replacements for iPods that combine Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB-C, and microSD slots into a single upgrade.
• The firmware enables audio playback over USB or the original 3.5mm jack, and Bluetooth allows connection to AirPods or UE party speakers.

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Coverage is limited to the Verge report from October 2026; specific model variants, pricing, and long-term reliability data are not provided.

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