aURACAST ENABLED HEARING AIDS

What is Auracast and Bluetooth LE Audio?

Watch Thomas Olsgaard, Principal Engineer at GN Group, run through the benefits of this breakthrough technology.

Thomas is one of the original industry engineers who worked with Bluetooth SIG to establish the standard, working for many years to help develop the technology that enables hearing aids to connect via Auracast.

GN has created the industry’s first hearing aid to connect to both Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast broadcast audio.

Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Audio

The next generation of Bluetooth wireless connectivity

You probably already use Bluetooth technology in your daily life, streaming music, TV audio or calls. The new Bluetooth LE Audio offers the clearest sound, lowest latency and lowest battery consumption for all-day streaming. In the next few years, it is expected there will be 3 billion Bluetooth LE Audio enabled devices including mobile devices, computers and TVs.

Widex Moment Sheer SoundRelax
Widex Moment Sheer SoundRelax
Widex Moment Sheer SoundRelax
Widex Moment Sheer SoundRelax

Auracast broadcast audio…

…gives great new possibilities to stream audio at public places

Auracast broadcast audio, the next generation of assistive listening technology, is being rolled out in public places globally and in everyday devices to transform audio experiences and make hearing inclusive. Join Auracast experiences near you with Auracast enabled hearing aids and compatible devices.

Hearing & streaming benefits with

Auracast hearing aids

Turn up the enjoyment
Tune into silent TVs in waiting rooms, airports, sports bars, and at the gym to make the experience more enjoyable.
Stay updated
Hear announcements from public address systems at travel hubs, hospitals, arenas, places of worship, etc.
Join cultural experiences
Get all the facts on museum tours, at conference centers, and at tourist attractions – in your language.
Share moments
Invite others to share your audio experience and streams to create great new memories.
Choose your experience
Direct connectivity to mobile devices, tablets and computers is one of the top 3 reasons for satisfaction with hearing aids.
Widex Moment Sheer soundassist
Widex Moment App

Where to connect hearing aids to Auracast

2.5 million locations globally by 2030

… will offer Auracast broadcast audio, opening up the world with inclusive connectivity and streaming.

This will likely be somewhere near you.

How to connect hearing aids to Auracast

You can connect to Auracast in 3 ways

Connect as you would to any Bluetooth device under the Bluetooth menu, scan a QR code to connect, or push a physical button at the location.

Which devices can you use to connect?

You can connect mobile devices and the latest computers with Auracast enabled hearing aids as you would any other Bluetooth enabled device. 

Widex moment sheer
Widex Moment App

Auracast enabled hearing aid accessories

Improve TV time with a TV-Streamer+
Hear your best, especially when life gets noisy at home. The TV-Streamer+, also Auracast enabled, sends the sound from the TV directly to your hearing aids at the volume you prefer.

Eliminate extra noise with the Multi-Mic+
This Auracast enabled mic clips onto clothing, or stands on a table, and helps in situations when you’re listening from a distance or at places with loud acoustics.