For Developers
LE Audio introduces broadcast audio to Bluetooth® technology, a new feature that enables an audio transmitter to broadcast to an unlimited number of nearby Bluetooth audio receivers. Broadcast audio opens significant new opportunities for innovation, including a powerful new capability, Auracast™ broadcast audio.
Auracast™ broadcast audio is a set of defined configurations of Bluetooth® broadcast audio which are specified within the Public Broadcast Profile (PBP) specification that enables new, globally interoperable audio experiences for consumers.
Adding Support for Auracast™ Broadcast Audio in Your Product
Bluetooth SIG member companies can follow these three steps to add support for Auracast™ broadcast audio in their products.
01. Build Your Product
The Bluetooth SIG has published an implementation guide for developers looking to include support for Auracast™ broadcast audio within their Auracast™ transmitter products. The guide provides best practice recommendations to help developers create a consistent and satisfying user experience for their end customers.
Developer Best Practice Guides
The Auracast™ Simple Transmitter Best Practices Guide
Developing Auracast™ Receivers with an Assistant Application for Legacy Smartphones
An Overview of Auracast™ Broadcast Audio
How to Design Auracast
How to Build an Auracast™ Transmitter
How to Build an Auracast™ Assistant
02. Qualify Your Product
Like all products that incorporate Bluetooth technology, products that include support for Auracast™ broadcast audio must complete the Bluetooth Qualification Process using Qualification Workspace. The Bluetooth Qualification Process promotes global product interoperability and helps Bluetooth SIG member companies ensure their products comply with licensing requirements for the use of the Bluetooth® trademarks in conjunction with their products, including the Auracast™ trademarks.
Auracast™ broadcast audio is a set of defined configurations of Bluetooth® broadcast audio which are specified within the Public Broadcast Profile (PBP) specification. Product developers who qualify their products to the Public Broadcast Profile (PBP) specification through the Bluetooth Qualification Process and meet the additional requirements of use that are detailed in the Brand Guide for Bluetooth Trademarks can be licensed to use the Auracast™ trademarks in association with those qualified products.
Auracast™ licensing requirements in the Brand Guide for Bluetooth Trademarks
Visit Qualification Workspace to complete your product qualification
03. Brand Your Product
The Bluetooth SIG encourages member companies who have completed the Bluetooth Qualification Process and met the licensing requirements to use the Auracast™ trademarks on product packaging, their website, and other promotional materials. In addition to detailing the licensing requirements for using the Auracast™ trademarks, the Brand Guide for Bluetooth trademarks also provides rules and guidelines when applying them to products and supporting promotional materials.
Tour The Auracast™ Experience
The Auracast™ Experience is a series of immersive exhibits that allow visitors to experience a day in a life with Auracast™ broadcast audio.
