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

<figure> <img alt="Sprout Pi and Sprout Pico replacement motherboards for iPods on a white table next to their respective iPods." data-caption="" data-portal-copyright="Image: Certain Things" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/0f3990d2-e51e-4687-9d87-785c5c71246c_gallery-lg.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">There's an entire cottage industry of iPod mods out there, but <a href="https://certainthings.studio/sprout/">Sprout Pi and Sprout Pico</a> are two of the few full motherboard replacements that combine many of the most popular mods into a single upgrade. Both versions add Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB-C, a microSD card slot, FLAC playback, and more. And while cracking open an iPod will never not be intimidating, at least the Sprout doesn't require any soldering.</p> <div class="youtube-embed"><iframe title="A modern motherboard for iPods" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xwB0ohq2xYk?rel=0" allowfullscreen allow="accelerometer *; clipboard-write *; encrypted-media *; gyroscope *; picture-in-picture *; web-share *;"></iframe></div> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The firmware allows audio over USB for wired headsets, as well as over the original 3.5mm jack. Plus, Bluetooth support lets you connect to your <a href="https://www.theverge.com/headphone-review/777798/airpods-pro-3-review-active-noise-cancelling-live-translation-headphones">AirPods</a> or favorite <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/26/24185957/ue-everboom-boom-4-wonderboom-megaboom-features">UE party speaker</a>. Wi-Fi enables Google Cast and AirPlay streaming, as well …</p> <p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/1011266/sprout-pi-adds-bluetooth-streaming-and-usb-c-to-your-aging-ipod">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>