Google is engaged on including assist for Auracast, a function that’s a part of the Bluetooth Low Power (LE) customary, in keeping with a report. If the function makes its method to the following model of Android, customers will be capable of ”broadcast” audio to close by units utilizing Bluetooth LE expertise — by scanning a QR code to attach an audio machine and bypassing the pairing course of. Android 15 might additionally function a devoted settings part to handle audio broadcasts when it arrives later this yr.
Android Authority studies that a number of strings within the Android 14 QPR2 Beta 3 launch check with a brand new audio sharing function. These settings choices will permit customers to allow the audio broadcast function by way of a Share audio toggle. Customers will be capable of connect with a Bluetooth LE audio stream by scanning a QR code, in keeping with the strings uncovered by the publication.
Whereas it wasn’t potential to check the function for lack of an Auracast-compatible machine, the report states that Google has already ready a settings web page to allow and disable the function. On Android 15, navigating to Related units > Connection preferences > Audio streams within the settings app will let customers allow and disable the Bluetooth audio broadcast function.
Some sensible implementations of this expertise might embody listening to music with a good friend whereas touring collectively, assuming you each have Auracast-compatible headsets. If Android 15 provides assist for the function, extra units providing the identical performance are prone to arrive later this yr.
It’s value noting that though Android already helps Bluetooth LE options on units with Bluetooth 5.2 and newer, the arrival of Auracast assist might make it simpler for 2 (or extra) folks to take heed to the identical music on the identical time, with out pairing their audio units.
Apps like Spotify already permit customers to start out simultaneous listening classes which are useful when listeners are far-off, however Auracast assist might permit a number of customers to take heed to audio from a single machine when they’re close by, permitting buddies to take heed to the identical podcast episode or music observe wirelessly in the identical room.
We will count on to listen to extra concerning the audio streaming function on Android 15 within the coming months, as Google continues to work on Android 15. The beta variations of Android 15 must also give us an thought of how the function will work — these are prone to arrive within the coming weeks, based mostly on Google’s earlier launch schedules.