We are committed to making our services accessible and comfortable for everyone. To ensure you never miss a word, our church is equipped with an Auracast™ broadcast audio system, delivering high-definition sound directly to your compatible hearing aids, cochlear implants, or personal listening devices.

What is Auracast™ Connected Hearing?

Auracast is essentially a major evolution of Bluetooth—think of it as a newly upgraded Bluetooth protocol built specifically for broadcasting sound to multiple listeners at once. It replaces older assistive systems by acting as the next-generation Assistive Listening System (ALS), working seamlessly alongside traditional options like telecoils while offering a much broader transmission range, superior sound clarity, and complete freedom to sit wherever you prefer.

• Simple Connection: Just like joining a Wi-Fi hotspot on your phone, you simply select our church’s audio stream directly on your mobile device or hearing aid app.

• Direct-to-Ear Streaming: Sound streams directly into your hearing devices, completely bypassing background room noise and room echo to give you a clean, customized listening experience.

Auracast compatible Hearing Aids (July 2026):

ReSound: Enzo 1A & Savi Nexia & Vivia 

Oticon: Oticon Intent & Oticon Zeal 

Jabra: Enhance Pro 20 & Enhance Pro 30 

Philips: Hearlink9050

Starkey: Edge Al & Omega Al 

How to Connect Your Hearing Aids

Depending on the manufacturer and model of your hearing aids, you can connect using your device’s companion app or your phone’s native Bluetooth settings.

General Connection Steps

For a comprehensive, step-by-step connection guide covering the majority of hearing aid brands, please visit the official VenuCast Auracast Hearing Aid Connection Guide or see the connection guides at the bottom of this page.

ReSound Hearing Aid Users

If you wear ReSound hearing aids (such as the Nexia or Vivia families), you can connect quickly through your smartphone app:

1. Open the Smart 3D app on your phone.

2. Tap “Find a Broadcast” displayed in bold white writing at the bottom of the home screen.

3. Wait a few seconds for the app to scan, then select our church’s active stream from the list.

Watch this quick 1-minute walkthrough for a visual guide:

Connecting Using Personal Earbuds & Headphones

If you do not wear hearing aids but prefer to use personal wireless earbuds or headphones that support Auracast (Bluetooth LE Audio), you can connect directly through your smartphone’s Bluetooth settings menu just as you would pair a standard audio device.

Here are some popular personal devices that currently support Auracast:

JBL Tour ONE M3
Sony WH-1000XM5
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Avantree Aura Focus : Avantree Headphones Website

This list of supported headphones and earbuds is always expanding as manufacturers rapidly adopt the new Bluetooth LE Audio standard.

When shopping for compatible personal headphones or earbuds, look for these key specifications on the packaging or manufacturer website:

• Auracast™ Support: Explicitly stated on the box or in the specs as “Auracast broadcast audio ready.”

• Bluetooth LE Audio: Auracast runs on the Bluetooth LE (Low Energy) Audio platform. If a device only lists “Classic Bluetooth” (v5.2 or older without LE Audio), it will not support Auracast broadcasts.

• Companion App Integration: Ensure the device has a companion app that allows you to scan for and select nearby audio broadcasts.

Don’t Have an Auracast™ Device?

Use the Aura C Receiver for your smartphone (available for Pre-order, delivery 30th Sep 2026)

If your current hearing aids or headphones do not have built-in Auracast support, you don’t need to purchase brand-new equipment to join our broadcast.

The Aura C USB-C Receiver is a pocket-sized adapter that plugs directly into your smartphone or tablet’s USB-C port, bridging the gap between our church’s broadcast and the hearing devices or headphones you already own.

Key Benefits of the Aura C:

• Works with What You Have: Use it with your existing Bluetooth headphones, MFi (Made for iPhone), or ASHA hearing aids without needing to upgrade your primary hearing devices.

• Easy Companion App: Use the companion app on your phone to seamlessly discover, join, and manage our service’s live Auracast broadcast.

• Compact & Portable: Lightweight and designed for everyday carry, making it simple to bring along to our services every week.

(Note: The Aura C plugs into supported USB-C smartphones and tablets. If you use an older iPhone with a Lightning port, it may work with a compatible Lightning-to-USB-C adapter.)

LINK TO DEVICE

Don’t use a Smartphone?

Use the AuraClip | RC240 Receiver for Wired Headphones

If you prefer using traditional wired headphones or a telecoil neckloop, the AuraClip (RC240) offers an instant, hassle-free way to connect to our service broadcast without needing a smartphone or Bluetooth hearing aids.

This lightweight, clip-on receiver features a standard 3.5mm headphone jack, instantly transforming any wired headphones into an Auracast assistive listening device.

Key Benefits of the AuraClip:

• Plug and Play Simplicity: Features a built-in 3.5mm AUX jack. Just plug in your favorite wired headphones or neckloop—no phone pairing required.

• One-Button Channel Switching: Easily switch between up to 3 different broadcast channels with a single button.

• Designed for Public Venues: Powered by advanced Qualcomm Bluetooth 5.4, it offers a long-range connection (up to 328 feet) for reliable, crystal-clear audio anywhere in our sanctuary.

• Clip-On Portability: Its lightweight, compact clip-on design makes it comfortable and effortless to wear or hand out to guests during services.

(Note: The AuraClip is dedicated strictly to Auracast broadcast audio and connects seamlessly with transmitters like Avantree and VenuCast, making it an ideal standalone option.)

LINK TO DEVICE