Bluetooth LE (Low Energy) Audio doesnt change that, but it does bring some fantastic new features.
This is great news for hearing aid users!
This new technology allows increased audio quality while simultaneously reducing battery life consumption, Doctor of AudiologyDr.
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Amy Sarowtold Lifewire via email.
AuraCast
The new Bluetooth LE audio spec is pretty great.
Thats great because it means that future AirPods and other devices can go for longer between charges.
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“These newer codecs can deliver a higher fidelity, near CD-quality listening experience even if not completely lossless.
But the reallyexciting part is Auracast, which changes how we think of Bluetooth streaming audio.
Auracast is essentially a local broadcast for wireless earbud and hearing aid wearers, and anyone can join.
It works a bit like joining a Wi-Fi data pipe.
This technology is significant because it allows one source to send audio to many devices simultaneously.
A gym could make an Auracast stream available for the gyms music playlist without blasting it over speakers.
Or a cinema could send out alternative languages for those that want them.
The broadcast audio feature of the new LC3 codec is significant, particularly in the hearing aid world.
For example, broadcasting audio from one gadget to multiple sets of hearing aids, says Dr. Sarow.
Wireless Audio Is So Hot Right Now
Wireless audio is only getting more popular.
And its not just about Bluetooth.
This is definitely a time of change for wireless audio, which is pretty much essential these days.
And its not like Bluetooth is particularly bad at the moment.
