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Independent news and reviews about Auracast Bluetooth technology - offering clear audio streams for hearing aid users, while making it easier to stream music with friends
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The hardware is ready, but awareness is lagging. Dr Cliff is challenging the world to talk about Bluetooth LE Audio to speed up its arrival in public spaces. 🔊

Read more: aurahear.com/2026/02/its-...

#Auracast #DrCliff #Tech #accessibility #bluetoothLEAudio #deaf
It’s good to talk: Dr Cliff’s rallying cry calling for Auracast adoption conversations – Aurahear
https://youtube.com/shorts/HLONajUQfVg?si=7lQ6W6w_kGznj_tO One of the hearing community’s most prominent voices, Dr Cliff AuD, has made a rallying cry for Aurca
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February 15, 2026 at 9:11 PM
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REVIEW: The HomeSpot BA308 Recast Nano Dongle is a small and powerful portable Auracast receiver, but ... The device aims to solve backwards compatibility – one of the hardest parts of the #Auracast jigsaw. See what we think
#bluetooth #HomeSpot #BluetoothLEAudio #AssistiveListening #deaf
REVIEW: HomeSpot BA308 Recast Nano Dongle is a small and powerful portable Auracast receiver … but – Aurahear
The HomeSpot BA308 is a new dongle that offers Auracast connectivity and speech-to-text functionality ... we love it but there is one flaw
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February 14, 2026 at 10:58 AM
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Some exciting news from @nationaltheatre.org.uk – they have launched a trial of #Auracast in its #DorfmanTheatre for performances of #ManAndBoy. We tried it last night, this is what we made of it
#Bluetooth #assistiveListening #NationalTheatre
Auracast trial launches at the National Theatre  – Aurahear
Auracast has arrived at the National Theatre, and it could be the most significant installation in the UK so far
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February 13, 2026 at 6:59 PM
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Avantree has launched AuraPlex, a new Auracast assistive listening system that will make waves, offering a low-cost solution for venues wanting to offer #Auracast to patrons. Read our article here: aurahear.com/2026/02/avan...
Avantree’s AuraPlex brings Auracast systems to venues from £220 – Aurahear
Avantree has launched AuraPlex, a new Auracast listening system that will make waves
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February 13, 2026 at 6:51 PM
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FlooGoo firmware update: dual streaming at 24khz and 48khz – a significant step forward for Auracasting, especially in public venues #auracast #floogoo #bluetoothLEAudio
FlooGoo firmware update: dual streaming at 24khz and 48khz – Aurahear
FlairMesh has announced a firmware update that will be a significant step forward for Auracast, especially in public venues as it now allows for dual frequency Auracasting
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February 12, 2026 at 9:34 AM
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#McDonalds restuarants need #Auracast - the assistive listening solution can solve a major problem in its branches.
#BluetoothLEAudio #assitiveListening #hearing
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The number 1 reason why McDonald’s needs Auracast – Aurahear
McDonald's needs to install Auracast. If ever there was a pressing use case for the Bluetooth LE Audio tech, this is it – here's why
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February 10, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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#Auracast at Frankfurt Airport has been a major project that took just over a year to reach the point where the public can use it.
Johannes Sittig from Sittig Technologies reflects on the successful installation and what it means for air travel.
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Frankfurt Airport: ‘Auracast opens up a whole new world for accessibility’ – Aurahear
Auracast at Frankfurt Airport has been a major project that took just over a year to reach the point where the public could be informed that it has been installed
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January 30, 2026 at 6:37 PM
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An #Auracast Assistant app is coming to Starkey Hearing's phone app, enabling iPhone users to connect to an Auracast.
There’s more: It is introducing Google Fast Pair connectivity and Push To Talk.
#starkey #auracast #bluetoothLEAudio #FastPair #Google
Starkey brings Auracast Assistant to its app, along with Google Fast Pair and Push To Talk – Aurahear
An Auracast Assistant app is coming to Starkey’s phone app, enabling iPhone users to connect to an Auracast
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January 30, 2026 at 11:43 AM
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Hearing aid users in the United States need wait no longer: Oticon has launched its Auracast-enabled Zeal on the other side of the pond. The in-the-ear device is small, but mighty
#Oticon #auracast #bluetoothLEAudio #OticonZeal #USA #hearingaids
Changing the game: Auracast-enabled Oticon Zeal launches in the United States – Aurahear
Hearing aid users in the United States need wait no longer: Oticon has launched its Auracast-enabled Zeal and Intent
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January 30, 2026 at 11:34 AM
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The launch of #Auracast at #Frankfurt Airport is a big deal. As a deaf traveller, this is why
#BluetoothLEAudio #deaf #travelling #airports
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Frankfurt Airport has Auracast – this is why it matters – Aurahear
Frankfurt Airport has become the first in the world to launch Auracast for gate announcements – a big step forward for the technology
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January 29, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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#Auracast takes to the skies ... well, almost!
@FraportAG
launched the #BluetoothLEAudio technology at two gates yesterday, bringing fresh clarity to pre-flight announcements. We were there!
#deaf #flying #airports #airtravel #germany
Frankfurt Airport launches world’s first airport Auracast system – Aurahear
A major step forward in Auracast adoption has been launched as Frankfurt Airport becomes the first in the world to share gate announcements
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January 29, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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Starkey has started 2026 on a high, with two honours in the #BigInnovationAwards - including one for its #Auracast enabled hearing aid the #OmegaAI - Congratulations!
#starkey #hearingaids #hearing
Omega AI and Starkey's president win BIG and starts 2026 in style - Aurahear
With the Oscars shortlist revealed, it’s the start of awards season – and thanks to its Auracast-enabled Omega AI hearing aid, Starkey is among those
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January 23, 2026 at 9:47 AM
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An exciting new double act: Sennheiser to release Auracast-enabled RS 275 headphones and BTA1 transmitter that plugs into your television
#auracast #auracastTV #sennheiser #sennheiserAuracast #BluetoothLEAudio #Bluetooth
An exciting new double act: Sennheiser to release Auracast-enabled RS 275 headphones and BTA1 transmitter - Aurahear
Sennheiser is releasing some new Auracast-enabled TV technology in February, and we are excited.
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January 22, 2026 at 8:46 AM
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Happy New Year! We have some exciting plans for Aurahear.co.uk as we seek to share the word about Auracast with users, venues and audiologists - watch this space!

#Auracast #audiology #audiologist #bluetoothleaudio #CES2026 #Bluetooth
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Aurahear.co.uk is a website dedicated to news, reviews and features about Auracast Bluetooth LE Audio, hearing aids and Cochlear
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January 1, 2026 at 11:34 AM
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The postman has been, bringing with him some more #Auracast gadgets to try. Watch this space!
a FlooGoo FMA121 box sitting on top of a plain white box for the HomeSpot Recast Nano Dongle
December 29, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Last week, #Samsung Mobile launched the One UI 8.5 Beta – and it makes #Auracast even easier to share or connect with. #OneUI8_5 #bluetooth #bluetoothLEAudio #SamsungS25 Read more here: aurahear.co.uk/2025/12/sams...
Samsung One UI 8.5 Beta makes Auracast easy - Aurahear
Last week, Samsung launched the One UI 8.5 Beta – and it makes Auracast even easier to share or connect with.
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December 15, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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@philcreighton.uk, the founder of #Auracast news website Aurahear.co.uk, has been presented with an honorary degree by the University of Reading.
#bluetooth #degree #honour
Aurahear.co.uk founder awarded honorary degree by University of Reading - Aurahear
The founder of Auracast news website Aurahear.co.uk has been presented with an honorary degree by the University of Reading.
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December 14, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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@microsoft.com has launched its latest #Windows11 Insider Preview Build – complete with Shared Audio options #auracast #bluetoothLeAudio #bluetooth #audiosharing aurahear.co.uk/2025/11/shar...
Shared audio in Windows 11: Microsoft launches preview of new feature – these machines have it - Aurahear
Shared audio listening is one of the big benefits of Auracast and Bluetooth LE Audio: no longer are people confined to sharing earbuds for simultaneous
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November 3, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Next week, Williams AV and Bluetooth SIG are teaming up for a Pro AV masterclass into #Auracast, giving tips and advice on how to plan and set up installations of this exciting new #BluetoothLEAudio technology.

It's free to join and it takes place online (it's a late one for a UK audience ...)
Pro AV masterclass: Bluetooth SIG and Williams AV join forces for Auracast seminar - Aurahear
Professionals working in Pro AV are being invited to a new masterclass exploring how to design and sell real-world Auracast broadcast audio systems.
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October 30, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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Auracast arrives in sub-$100 earbuds as EarFun launches Hi-Res Air Pro 4+

#Auracast #bluetoothLEAudio #EarFun
Auracast arrives in sub-$100 earbuds as EarFun launches Hi-Res Air Pro 4+ - Aurahear
EarFun has announced the Air Pro 4+, the first sub-$100 earbuds to combine Hi-Res Audio certification, dual-driver sound, adaptive ANC, and Auracast wireless
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October 30, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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Yeasound are at #EUHA25 showcasing their new CIC hearing aid, which will be released towards the end of the year in the US.

Like the RIC800, it has #Auracast as standard. It's exciting that Yeasound sees the benefit of the new #BluetoothLEAudio technology.
More: aurahear.co.uk/2025/10/euha...
EUHA 2025: Robin to sing! Yeasound showcases new Auracast-enabled hearing aid - Aurahear
Robin, a new over-the-counter hearing aid from Yeasound was showcased at EUHA 2025, and when released is bound to set tongues wagging
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October 23, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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It's been a busy day for Oticon – the company launched the Oticon Intent miniBTE R, which we feature below, in addition to the Oticon Zeal and Google FastPair. Oh, and Auracast as standard!

#Auracast #bluetoothleaudio #OticonIntent #HearingCare #hearingaids
EUHA 2025: Oticon Intent miniBTE R arrives with Auracast as standard - Aurahear
EUHA saw not one but two new hearing aid launches from Oticon: the Oticon Intent miniBTE R is a sister to the Intent range, and the new Oticon Zeal.
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October 22, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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@oticon.bsky.social has launched its latest hearing aids at #EUHA in #Nuremberg - and they are the first to have Google Fast Pair tech, making it quicker and easier for Bluetooth pairing... Oh, and it has #Auracast: aurahear.co.uk/2025/10/euha...
EUHA 2025: Oticon joins the Auracast revolution … and launches Google Fast Pair - Aurahear
In a world first, Oticon has launched new hearing aids with Google Fast Pair, in addition to including Auracast as standard.
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October 22, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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We are now at EUHA e.V. and this morning experienced all three areas where it has installed #Auracast: All showcase the benefits of #Auracast #Bluetooth technology, and we couldn't be happier to see it front and centre of this brilliant showcase.

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EUHA 2025: Auracast is an integral part of the Nuremberg congress (and we've tried it) - Aurahear
People from across the world had the opportunity to experience Auracast for themselves thanks to the EUHA congress and Bettear.
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October 22, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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Is this a world record for the number of available #Auracast streams?
We're at the EUHA in Nuremberg and it's Auracast heaven! It's everywhere ...
A list of available Auracast broadcasts at the EUHA event
October 22, 2025 at 10:02 AM