How to share audio using Auracast™ broadcast technology

Auracast broadcast technology is a wireless audio feature that enables audio sharing from a Bluetooth LE Audio device to other compatible devices. It is intended for both private and public sharing, providing high-quality sound streaming to nearby devices.

This technology enables multiple devices to connect to one audio stream simultaneously. Users can share music with others, listen in a classroom or meeting presentation and other group listening experiences.

This guide explains how to share an audio stream from your Bluetooth LE Audio enabled device.

Before you start

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Compatibility

Oticon hearing aids with Bluetooth® LE Audio are compatible with Auracast broadcast technology.

Audio sharing works on select Android devices with Bluetooth LE Audio running Android OS 15 or above.

Note: Phone manufacturers may use different terms for Audio sharing; this guide uses the term Audio sharing.

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Pair your hearing aids with your phone or device

Make sure that Bluetooth is turned on, your hearing aids are paired and connected to your device.

How to share audio using Settings on your Bluetooth LE Audio enabled device

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Once your hearing aids are connected via Bluetooth, from the home screen, swipe down to find the Bluetooth settings tile.

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Tap the Share audio button.

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A window Share your audio > will show a QR code, stream name, and password for others to scan and join the audio.

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On the device receiving the audio sharing.

The user connecting to the audio stream should enable Find an audio stream on their device through the Settings menu. 

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After scanning the QR code, a confirmation screen appears on the other device. When the connection is established, the secondary device will display either Listening now or Stream paused, reflecting the current status of the audio stream.

How to stop sharing audio

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To stop sharing audio from your device, simply swipe down and tap Stop sharing in the Audio sharing notification.

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