Wireless Audio Connectivity

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Wireless Audio Connectivity

When hearing devices struggle in noisy, reverberant, or distant environments, a direct wireless connection between the hearing device and the sound source can help. A direct connection bypasses environmental factors, improving sound quality, speech understanding, and listening comfort. 

How can I be sure my hearing devices work with technologies that use wireless audio connectivity, such as smartphones and assistive listening devices? How user friendly are these technologies? The Wireless Audio Connectivity group explores Bluetooth Auracast, hearing loops, remote microphones, telecoils, and other technologies, as well as their availability, use, and quality. 

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Webpages/Websites

Auracast: a Bluetooth LE-Audio Technology

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) officially launched Auracast on June 8, 2022. This public announcement of the broadcast and audio-sharing service was accompanied by the launch of a promotional site, AURACAST™ MICROSITE.

Webpages/Websites

Bluetooth SIG LE Audio Resources

You can find information about LE Audio on the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) website. The Bluetooth SIG, based in Kirkland, WA (outside Seattle), is a not-for-profit trade association with over 36,000 member companies working to advance Bluetooth technology in a variety of markets and solutions. The link provided below under 'Related Websites' is a starting point for exploring the…

Event

2021 M-Enabling Summit Conference and Showcase

There will be a Thought Leadership Session entitled “Bluetooth Audio Sharing: Driving Inclusion & Audio Accessibility for All” on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, 2:50 - 3:30 pm at the M-Enabling Summit. The M-Enabling Summit Conference and Showcase is dedicated to promoting digital environments and assistive technologies for senior citizens and users of all abilities. It is an annual meeting place for…

News releases

Bluetooth SIG Unveils LE Audio

At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) announced LE Audio, their “Next Generation of Bluetooth Audio.” You can read the full press release at the Business Wire link below under 'Related Websites.'