First Auracast™ Hearing Clinic in the UK
Auracast™ is here, and we’ve got it at Harley Street Hearing
Auracast™ isn’t a futuristic concept – it’s real, and it’s live right now. We’re proud to announce that Harley Street Hearing is the first hearing clinic in the UK to install the Auracast™ system. In fact, it’s one of the very first installations in the world.
Today, I want to walk you through everything I’ve learnt so far about this revolutionary new hearing technology, and why it’s a game changer.
Why we need this breakthrough in hearing technology
If you wear hearing aids, you’ve likely experienced the frustration of trying to hear announcements in places like airports, train platforms, theatres, or cinemas – especially with all the background noise.
Wouldn’t it be amazing if your hearing aids could connect directly to the venue’s sound system, providing clear, high – quality audio streamed straight to your ears?
That’s exactly what Auracast™ offers. And it’s not some far – off innovation; it’s available for you to use right now!
What is Auracast™?
Auracast™ is a new broadcast audio feature made possible by Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Audio, a next-generation standard in wireless connectivity. It enables high-fidelity, low-latency audio to be broadcast to an unlimited number of compatible devices – including hearing aids, headphones and earbuds.
Unlike telecoils or infrared systems, Auracas™t is a true broadcast signal, more like an FM radio transmission than a paired Bluetooth device. You walk into a space, press a button on your phone (or use an app), and instantly connect to the venue’s audio. It’s that simple.
In a recent poll on the Hearing Tracker YouTube channel, viewers shared the top environments where they believe Auracast™ will make the most impact: airports, train stations, and watching TV at home all came out on top. And we completely agree – these are everyday challenges, even for people with typical hearing.
Over a decade in the making
This technology has been over ten years in development. Top hearing aid manufacturers, especially the Danish company GN, makers of ReSound and Beltone, have played a key role.
Auracast™ is already integrated into several of their latest models, including:
- ReSound Nexia
- ReSound Vivia
- ReSound Savi
It’s even set to feature in the next generation of NHS hearing aids.
Global showcase at the Sydney Opera House
To demonstrate the capabilities of Auracast™, GN partnered with Hearing Australia, NAL, Samsung, Google, and Bluetooth SIG for a special showcase at the Sydney Opera House.
Attendees, including journalists, audiologists, and hearing aid users, experienced the world’s first public Auracast™ broadcast, including live speeches and a string quartet, streamed directly to hearing aids and Auracast-enabled devices.
The feedback? Astounding. Users described the audio as rich, immersive, and as if they were sitting on stage with the performers.
How Auracast™ works
In the demonstration, microphones on stage transmitted audio via the Auri TX2N transmitter, broadcasting up to 100 metres with crystal-clear quality. With the ReSound 3D app, users simply selected the relevant channel (e.g. “Drama Theatre”) and tuned in instantly.
And it’s not just for hearing aid users. The technology is also available to those using Auracast-compatible headphones or RX1 receivers, making this one of the most inclusive accessibility technologies to date.
Inside the Auracast™ system
Auri TX2N Transmitter
This professional-grade, plug-and-play device features:
- Dual Bluetooth 5.3 radios
- Support for analogue mic/line or Dante inputs
- Switchable 24V phantom power
- Up to 100m range
- Unlimited connections—no pairing required
RX1 Receivers
For users without Auracast-ready hearing aids, RX1 receivers offer:
- Bluetooth 5.3 for real-time audio
- Dual 3.5 mm jacks for headphones or neck loops
- OLED display (shows battery, channel, signal, volume)
- Low latency (29–45 ms) for perfect AV sync
- Rechargeable battery with 20+ hours of use
- USB-C or docking station charging
This means even those with traditional hearing aids using telecoils can experience Auracast™ via the neck loop option.
Looking to the future
Auracast™ isn’t a prototype. It’s not the future. It’s the now of hearing technology. Installation is straightforward, and although we haven’t set it up at the clinic just yet, it will be live at Harley Street Hearing very soon.
What does Harley Street Hearing think?
If you want to benefit from this incredible technology, you’ll need Auracast-enabled hearing aids, but not all new models support it yet. Want to know which ones do? Check out our latest blog on the Best Hearing Aids of 2025.
Unsure if this feature, or some of the hearing aids in our Best Of 2025 blog are right for you? Head in for a hearing assessment and a consultation with one of our expert audiologists.
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Matthew Allsop is a Partner at Harley Street Hearing, and Europe’s biggest hearing technology Youtuber for Hearing Tracker, where he shares his honest opinion on all new hearing aid technology. Hearing Tracker is the world’s first truly independent resource for hearing aid customers. You can view his video on Auracast™ below.
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