Auracast

In plain English

Auracast is a broadcast feature of the newest Bluetooth, called Bluetooth LE Audio. A venue (or your phone or TV) sends out sound, and any number of people nearby can tune in on compatible hearing aids, earbuds or headphones, without pairing. Think of it like picking a Wi-Fi network.

Uses include station and airport announcements, theatre and cinema sound, silent TVs in gyms or waiting rooms, and sharing your audio with friends.

Compared with a hearing loop (telecoil)

• A loop sends sound by magnetic signal to aids with a telecoil (the “T” setting). It works well but often only in certain seats or areas.
• Auracast is wireless Bluetooth, so venues say you can sit where you like, and it can carry more than one channel (e.g. another language or audio description).
• It does not replace loops overnight. Many venues keep both, and many lend a small receiver with headphones or a neckloop if your aids can't join directly.

How you join a broadcast

• Hearing aid app: most makers have an “Auracast” or “Auracast assistant” button in their app that lists nearby broadcasts.
• Phone settings: on some Android phones, from the Bluetooth settings of your connected aids (“Find an audio stream” / audio sharing).
• QR code: scan the venue's Auracast QR code with the app or phone camera.
• Password: some broadcasts are private. Enter the password the venue gives you.

What you need

• Hearing aids that are Auracast-enabled now (not just “Auracast-ready”), often with the latest firmware, which we update in clinic.
• The latest version of your hearing aid app, and a compatible phone.
• A venue that is broadcasting. Ask staff for the broadcast name, QR code or password.

ReSound ✅

• Nexia, Vivia, Savi, Enzo IA: join Auracast broadcasts via the ReSound Smart 3D app (version 1.39 or later), on any phone that works with the app.
• Auracast accessories: TV-Streamer+ and Multi-Mic+ can broadcast.
• Savi: the non-wireless CIC style has no Bluetooth.

ReSound: Auracast hearing aids

Oticon ✅

• Intent (needs firmware 1.3.0 on the miniRITE), Zeal, Reveal and Verit.
• Join in the Oticon Companion app: Sound → ⋯ → Auracast broadcast, choose or scan a QR code, then Join. Works on iPhone (iOS 15.2+) and Android (10+); some Android 15+ phones can also join from phone settings.

Oticon: how to listen to Auracast · Oticon connectivity

Starkey ✅

• Omega AI and Edge AI: Auracast assistant in the My Starkey app (announced January 2026). Needs a hearing aid firmware update (done in clinic) and the latest app.
• In the app: Stream → Auracast broadcasts → choose a broadcast.
• Not all styles: check with us for custom in-canal models.

Starkey press release · Starkey Auracast assistant flyer

Phonak ✅ / ⏳

• Audéo EON R, Audéo EON Sphere (and CROS EON R): Auracast supported; join with the QR code scanner in the myPhonak app.
• Audéo Infinio / Infinio Sphere: described by Phonak as Auracast-ready (hardware), activation needs a future update.

Phonak Audéo EON R · Phonak: Infinio ERA chip

Signia ❌ (not yet)

Signia's support page says its hearing aids currently do not support Auracast, even though some (e.g. IX models) support LE Audio streaming.

Signia pairing support

Widex ❌ (not yet)

Widex's support page says Widex hearing aids currently do not support Auracast. Widex Allure supports LE Audio streaming from compatible Android phones.

Widex pairing support

Phones that can join a broadcast

• Google lists Android Auracast support on Google Pixel 8 and newer, Samsung flagships since 2023 (Galaxy S23/S24/S25, Z Fold5/6/7) and certain Xiaomi/POCO models. Phone and aids must both support LE Audio.
• On these phones you may be able to join from Bluetooth settings or by QR code, as well as from your hearing aid app.
• iPhone: use your hearing aid maker's app (where it has an Auracast assistant).

Google: LE Audio Auracast on Android · Android Help

London

• Vue cinemas: Auracast (Auri) at 20 UK & Ireland cinemas, including London's Finchley Road and Wood Green. Loan receivers available. Ampetronic · Liam O’Dell
• Delfont Mackintosh West End theatres: Prince Edward, Prince of Wales, Noël Coward, Gielgud, Novello, Wyndham's, Victoria Palace and Sondheim (installed October 2025). Autograph
• National Theatre, Dorfman Theatre: trial in early 2026, with public launch planned. Liam O’Dell
• Wembley Stadium: no Auracast found. It offers loan earphones for audio-descriptive commentary. Aurahear

Elsewhere in the UK

• Brighton station: first permanent UK railway installation (live announcements). Ampetronic
• Bristol Temple Meads: earlier trial on platforms and ticket hall. HHTM
• Contact Theatre, Manchester: installed January 2025. Contact
• Everyman Theatre (Cheltenham), Birmingham Hippodrome, University of Oxford: listed as Auri sites. Ampetronic

International

• Frankfurt Airport: trial of gate announcements at Terminal 1 gates A16/A17 from January 2026. Fraport
• Munich Airport: pilot at six gates from July 2026. HearingYou

Not sure if your aids can use Auracast?

We can check your model and firmware, update your aids, and show you how to join a broadcast on your phone.

• Bluetooth SIG: Auracast
• Oticon: listen to Auracast
• Oticon: connectivity (Intent firmware 1.3.0)
• ReSound: Auracast hearing aids
• Starkey press release, Jan 2026
• Starkey Auracast assistant flyer
• Phonak Audéo EON R
• Phonak Audiology Blog: Infinio
• Signia support
• Widex support
• Google blog: LE Audio Auracast
• Android Help: audio sharing
• Ampetronic: Brighton station
• Hearing Health & Technology Matters: Brighton/Bristol
• Ampetronic: Vue cinemas
• Liam O’Dell: Vue locations
• Autograph: Delfont Mackintosh Theatres
• Liam O’Dell: National Theatre trial
• Contact Theatre
• Fraport: Frankfurt Airport
• HearingYou: Munich Airport
• Aurahear: football & Wembley

Last checked October 2026. Auracast™ is a trademark of the Bluetooth SIG. Brand names belong to their owners. This clinic app is not made by any of them.