Recently, Nick Hunn, chair of the Bluetooth SIG Hearing Aid Working Group, vice chair of the Generic Audio Working Group, and a key contributor to the Bluetooth® LE Audio specifications, published a new edition of his book: Introducing Bluetooth® LE Audio. This updated version provides a detailed exploration of the evolution, design, and implications of Bluetooth® LE Audio and includes new information about features like Auracast™ broadcast audio.
The second edition of this book provides:
- Real-world insights: Lessons learned from early implementations and real-world product launches, highlighting practical challenges and solutions
- Enhanced discussions of key features: Expanded and updated explanations of broadcast capabilities (including Auracast™ broadcast audio), flexible connection models, and efficient audio streaming methods
- New profile overviews: New chapters on the Public Broadcast Profile, Broadcast Audio URI, and Gaming Audio Profile (GMAP) to reflect recent specification updates
The evolution of Bluetooth® LE Audio
Bluetooth® LE Audio is a revolutionary advancement in wireless audio, expanding beyond Bluetooth® Classic Audio to support a dynamic, modular architecture designed for efficiency, scalability, and broader use cases. Initially conceived to enhance hearing aid technology, its scope expanded to cater to consumer audio needs, addressing certain limitations in Bluetooth Classic Audio around audio streaming and telephony.
Bluetooth® LE Audio supports a range of new features and audio improvements, including Auracast™ broadcast audio – a groundbreaking Bluetooth feature that lets you share your audio, unmute TVs in public spaces, and hear your best wherever you go – and a high-efficiency Low Complexity Communications Codec (LC3) that delivers superior audio quality at reduced bitrates, optimizing battery usage without compromising fidelity.
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Who should download this book
The Bluetooth® LE Audio set of specifications consists of over twenty documents. This book guides you through the specifications, illustrating how they work together and how to use them to develop innovative new applications.
You should download this book if you are a:
- Developer who needs to understand the specifications
- Designer who wants to stay ahead with their audio products
- Technology strategist, investor, or analyst seeking to understand the market potential
- Manager who makes decisions about the next generation of audio opportunities
The future of Bluetooth audio
Bluetooth® LE Audio supports improved audio experiences via Auracast™ broadcast audio, standardizes hearing aid support, and provides a more flexible framework for faster innovation. As more devices continue to include Bluetooth® LE Audio, its role in reshaping the audio landscape is becoming evident, especially the impact Auracast™ broadcast audio will have on personal and public audio sharing applications.
Download your free digital copy to learn how Bluetooth® LE Audio will change the way we design and use audio.
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Introducing Bluetooth® LE Audio 2nd Edition
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