Question 1

When will products with Auracast™ broadcast audio be available?

Accepted Answer

We expect a few consumer products to hit the market soon, with availability ramping up toward
the holiday season and the end of the year.

Question 2

What version of Bluetooth® is needed for Auracast™?

Accepted Answer

Auracast™ requires devices to support features introduced in Bluetooth® 5.2, along with the
Public Broadcast Profile (PBP) within the LE Audio specifications.

Question 3

Can existing Bluetooth® devices use Auracast™ broadcasts, or is new hardware/software required?

Accepted Answer

Some existing devices may be upgradeable, depending on their Bluetooth capabilities and the
manufacturer’s plans. Certain categories, like TVs, may require a hardware upgrade, though
plug-and-play aftermarket transmitters are also expected to add Auracast™ support.

Question 4

Do Auracast™ products need certification?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Products must qualify under the Public Broadcast Profile through the Bluetooth
Qualification Process and follow the Auracast™ Brand Guide to use the Auracast™ trademark.

Question 5

How many receivers can join an Auracast™ broadcast?

Accepted Answer

An unlimited number of in-range receivers can join a broadcast. Auracast™ works like a radio: a
single transmitter sends one signal that any number of receivers can tune into.

Question 6

Does Auracast™ require extra bandwidth for multiple receivers?

Accepted Answer

No. Because it broadcasts a single audio signal, the number of receivers does not affect
bandwidth or performance.

Question 7

Will audio quality degrade as more users join?

Accepted Answer

No. Quality remains consistent, regardless of how many devices connect to the broadcast.

Question 8

How will users find and join an Auracast™ broadcast?

Accepted Answer

Auracast™ assistants, such as smartphones, smartwatches, or hearing aid remotes, scan for
broadcasts and provide a user interface for selection—similar to choosing a Wi-Fi network. Once
selected, the assistant guides the receiver (earbuds, hearing aids, speakers, etc.) to join the
broadcast.

Question 9

What devices will support Auracast™?

Accepted Answer

Auracast™ enables smartphones, laptops, TVs, and public address systems to broadcast audio to

unlimited nearby receivers, including headphones, earbuds, or hearing devices. Devices like
smartphones or smartwatches serve as assistants to help users find and join broadcasts.

Question 10

Why was the name changed from Bluetooth Audio Sharing to Auracast™ broadcast audio?

Accepted Answer

The rebrand reflects the broader range of use cases Auracast™ enables. While “Audio Sharing”
describes personal audio sharing, it didn’t capture public or location-based broadcasts, such as
TVs or building-wide systems. Auracast™ better communicates the ability to share audio widely
while helping users hear their best and stay connected.

Auracast™ Broadcast Audio

Auracast™ broadcast audio is a new Bluetooth® feature that makes it easier to share
audio, hear clearly in public places, and stay connected to what’s happening around
you.

Listen to a broadcast with compatible receivers, hearing aids/cochlear implants, smartphones or earbuds & headphones.

Places You'll Find Auracast:

You can use headphones, receivers, phones, etc.

How to Connect

Options to Connect

Auracast "Ready" Devices vs. "Enabled" Devices

"Enabled" Devices: Include devices that have both the hardware and software/firmware to allow you to connect directly to Auracast today.

Ready Devices: Include devices with the hardware, but are still awaiting the software/firmware update to connect.

As of February 2026

Manufacturers with Auracast Enabled Hearing Aids Include:

GN Resound - Nexia, Vivia Models

Oticon - Intent Model

Jabra - Enhance 20, Enhance 30 (Costco)

Starkey - Omega AI, Edge AI

Widex - Allure Model

Manufacturers with Auracast Ready Hearing Aids Include:

Phonak - Infinio Models

Unitron - Reach Models

Signia - Silk IX, Styletto IX, Pure Charge&Go IX, Active Pro IX

Consumer devices such as the JBL Touring Pro 3 Earbuds, JBL Tour One M3 TX Headphones, Sennheiser Momentum True 4 Wireless Earbuds, Sennheiser Accentum True Wireless Earbuds