Auracast
Auracast
Auracast™ Broadcast Audio
is a new Bluetooth® feature that will deliver new audio experiences. With Auracast, you can share your audio and improve the way you interact with others and the world around you.
While current hearing aids, such as induction loops, are of great benefit to people with hearing loss, they face a number of issues that limit their use, such as poor sound quality, additional costs for end devices, etc.
Auracast™ Broadcast Audio is an advanced new assistive listening system that is much easier and less expensive to install while providing higher quality audio and more privacy, improving audio accessibility and promoting a better life through better hearing.
Areas of application
Auracast will also find its place in many other areas. For example, in public spaces such as airports, railway stations, underground stations, etc. Audio information can be streamed to everyone. The user simply selects the desired audio stream on their smartphone and immediately receives all relevant information delivered to their ear via an Auracast-enabled headset.
Other areas of application include silent screens in fitness centres, restaurants, retail, silent discos, in the education sector in schools and universities, for guided tours, in museums, for interpreting and much more.
Functionality
Any smartphone, tablet, TV set, laptop or sound system that is Auracast-compatible can be used as a transmitter. The transmitted audio signal is emitted as a stereo audio stream. In addition, a data signal with various information such as transmitter name, content, configuration, etc. is also sent. This signal is received by the Auracast-enabled receiver device, such as a smartphone, smartwatch, hearing aid, etc.
The receiver device only serves as a control panel or operating unit for selecting the desired stream. It is therefore not possible to listen directly via the device.
An Auracast-enabled Bluetooth headset that is paired with the end device is required for listening. All newly developed Bluetooth headsets from well-known manufacturers are already equipped with Auracast technology.
An unlimited number of Auracast™ receivers within range can join an Auracast™ transmission from an Auracast™ transmitter nearby.
Share your audio signals
With Auracast™ you can share your audio experience with others and bring us closer together.
Mute your world and still hear excellently
Auracast™ allows you to fully enjoy monitors and TV sets in public spaces via headset, even though the speakers of the devices are muted. This allows everyone to select the exact sound for the video they want to watch.
Improving the listening experience
Auracast™ enables you to always hear your best wherever you are. Auracast™ is expected to be the next generation of assistive listening technology that improves accessibility to audio and promotes a better life through better hearing.
Auracast Transmitter
Auracast Transmitter Base station
Auracast Transmitter End-User Device
Portable application
Auracast Receiver
Auracast Receiver Headphones
The desired content is selected via the smartphone
