FlashAIR

FlashAIR is a line of SD memory cards developed by Toshiba (now Kioxia). Its primary distinguishing feature is built-in wireless LAN functionality, allowing users to transfer photos and videos from a digital camera or other compatible device to smartphones, tablets, and computers without the need for cables or a separate Wi-Fi router.

The FlashAIR card operates by creating its own Wi-Fi hotspot. Devices can connect to this hotspot and access the card's contents through a dedicated app or a web browser interface. This enables convenient sharing of media directly from the camera, eliminating the intermediate step of transferring files to a computer first.

Early versions of FlashAIR required a Wi-Fi connection to the card itself to access files. Later iterations introduced a "Photo Share" mode, which allows the card to function alongside an existing Wi-Fi network. This means users can be connected to their home or office network and still access the FlashAIR card's content, enabling simultaneous internet browsing and media transfer.

FlashAIR cards are available in various capacities and speeds, similar to standard SD cards. They are compatible with many digital cameras and other devices that accept SDHC or SDXC memory cards. The technology aims to simplify the process of getting photos and videos off cameras and onto other devices for immediate viewing, editing, or sharing online.