Bose has released a firmware update for its $449 QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Gen 2, adding Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast support as beta features. This makes Bose one of the most recognized audio brands to adopt the audio-sharing technology, joining Sony, Samsung, Sennheiser, and others in expanding the Auracast ecosystem. The company plans to bring the feature to more of its devices in the future.
Background
Auracast is a Bluetooth LE Audio broadcast feature that allows multiple listeners to share the same audio stream simultaneously, improving accessibility for hearing-impaired users and enabling shared listening in public spaces. It has been gaining traction in 2024-2025 as more manufacturers adopt the standard.
- Source
- The Verge
- Published
- Sep 29, 2026 at 03:31 AM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10