Has a night out at the theater or a concert lost its luster? Do you struggle to benefit from a conference, worship service, or other events held in an auditorium for lack of clarity in their public address systems?

Statistics from Hear It report that 94 percent of participants in a UK survey had a poor experience in theaters and concert halls.

Traditional assisted listening systems (ALS), like induction loop, infrared, or FM loop systems, are designed to help those with hearing challenges, but they come with a lot of limitations, which include poor performance, high cost, and a lack of privacy.

Thanks to the development of Auracast technology, “the next generation of Bluetooth,” the days of ALS limitations are over.

Let’s take a closer look at Auracast technology and how it can benefit hearing aid users.

Auracast: Bluetooth at Another Level

The next generation of Bluetooth technology from Bluetooth SIG (Special Interest Group) is Auracast. Supported by Bluetooth LE audio (Bluetooth 5.2), introduced in 2022, a low-energy Bluetooth standard with the capacity to seamlessly connect with two different devices simultaneously.

Simultaneous connectivity makes it possible to share audio, streaming it to large numbers of people in public spaces, which is where Auracast comes into the picture.

Conference centers, movie theaters, transportation centers, places of worship, and more can broadcast audio to large crowds at a fraction of the cost of traditional ALS using Auracast.

What Are the Primary Benefits of Auracast?

The main benefits that come from the use of Auracast include:

Audio Sharing:

You can share your audio with multiple listeners with compatible devices near you, like in meetings and during tours from a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or similar device.

Unmuting Public Broadcasts:

LE audio makes it possible for you to hear muted televisions in bars, gyms, waiting rooms, airport lounges, train stations, and other public spaces.

Improving Your Listening Experience:

Those with hearing aids benefit from Auracast, as its audio is broadcast in public places and in multiple languages, augmenting your listening experience.

Broader Range of Deployment:

Its lower cost in comparison to loop systems makes it easier to deploy Auracast in a broader range of venues where you can benefit from a better listening experience.

Auracast’s Impact on the Hearing Aid Industry

Auracast helps improve your ability to hear important information in airports, train stations, hospitals, and other public places. However, it also makes it easier to enjoy a night out at the theater, a concert, and other public events where enhanced audio clarity is available from Auracast.

According to the Hearing Health Foundation, “In due time hearing aids, too, will be capable of direct connection to an Auracast signal with the simple touch of a button.” This will replace using your smartphone as a go-between, like with WiFi Audio.

You will have access to all of the direct audio streaming benefits of Auracast as major hearing aid manufacturers upgrade to LE Audio as a standard feature.

Enjoy a Better Listening Experience Wherever You Go

With Auracast technology, we’re excited about the enhanced listening experiences our hearing aid and cochlear implant patients will be able to enjoy.

We’re eager for this next step in better listening, in which connectivity and streaming using Bluetooth technology will never be the same and you’ll be enjoying their benefits wherever you go.

Learn More About Auracast Technology

If we’ve already had the privilege to provide you with some important insights into the use and benefits of your hearing aids, we’re glad we could help!

However, if things could be better or you need to invest in some high-quality, personalized hearing care to boost your ability to communicate, we’re more than happy to help you get started.

Learn more about Auracast technology from our hearing care experts at Fox Valley ENT Associates by clicking here, or give us a call at one of our Northern Illinois clinics:

Algonquin: (847) 854-0005
Elgin: (847) 741-8500
St. Charles: (630) 377-5000
Huntley: (847) 741-8500.

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Mariah Carlson, AuD

Mariah earned her B.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders at Butler University before going on to graduate with a Doctor of Audiology at Indiana University. During her time at IU, Mariah gained clinical experience in various environments, including at a hospital, private practice/ENT clinic, and vestibular settings. Mariah also completed her final year externship in Westchester, NY at Westchester Institute of Human Development, where she gained further experience at a cochlear implant clinic, inpatient hospital, and non-profit clinic. Mariah enjoys applying this experience to counsel patients and provide excellent care.