Bose has added new features to its QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Gen 2. A software update turns on Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast support. At first these features are in beta, which means they are still being tested.
The headphones cost $449. They are the first Bose headphones to work with Auracast. Auracast lets one audio source send sound to many pairs of headphones at once. It can also connect to broadcasts in places like airports and gyms.
π The Backstory
Auracast is a newer Bluetooth feature built on Bluetooth LE Audio. It works a bit like a radio station for nearby devices. One transmitter sends sound, and any compatible headphones can tune in.
This is useful in public places such as airports, gyms and cinemas. People with hearing aids can also use it to hear announcements more clearly. Bose is one of several brands slowly adding the feature.
π― Why It Matters
Auracast can make public audio easier to hear, especially for people with hearing loss. It also lets friends share one phone's music across several headphones.
Bose has added new features to its QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Gen 2. A software update turns on Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast support. At first these features are in beta, which means they are still being tested.
The headphones cost $449. They are the first Bose headphones to work with Auracast. Auracast lets one audio source send sound to many pairs of headphones at once. It can also connect to broadcasts in places like airports and gyms.
Auracast is a newer Bluetooth feature built on Bluetooth LE Audio. It works a bit like a radio station for nearby devices. One transmitter sends sound, and any compatible headphones can tune in.
This is useful in public places such as airports, gyms and cinemas. People with hearing aids can also use it to hear announcements more clearly. Bose is one of several brands slowly adding the feature.
Auracast can make public audio easier to hear, especially for people with hearing loss. It also lets friends share one phone's music across several headphones.