Samsung expands LE Audio capabilities to provide immersive audio recording on smartphones, clearer sound on PCs and sharing sound on TVs with more people
Samsung announces new updates for Galaxy Buds2 Pro and Samsung Smart TVs[1]. The result: updated audio experiences on more connected devices. The new updates expand LE Audio capabilities to Samsung TVs with Auracast audio streaming technology, enabling rich and complex audio transmission to nearby Bluetooth devices.
LE Audio, an advanced Bluetooth audio standard, expands the spectrum of audio experiences for more complex and richer sound. This goes beyond providing better quality music and allows users to share audio content with others while experiencing it in person. As a pioneer of innovative technologies, Samsung uses new functions based on the LE Audio standard that further improve the sound experience. For example, 360 Audio Recording, which allows Galaxy smartphone users to record the audio of a video exactly the way they want without the need for professional equipment. In addition, Galaxy Book3 devices[2] Deliver a crystal clear listening experience with improved latency – perfect for gaming and multimedia.
Today, Auracast audio technology was launched for Galaxy Buds2 Pro and 2023 Neo QLED 8K and 2023 MICRO LED from Samsung[3] With software updates starting in September, Samsung is once again expanding the connected experience from mobile devices to home devices. Auracast allows users to turn their device into a shared radio station that can be streamed to connected devices. The new LE Audio allows users to connect multiple sets of Buds to one TV[4], while previously users could only connect up to two devices. Auracast expands potential usage scenarios and possibilities for other device applications: enhanced or assisted listening in a theater or lecture hall for those who want to hear better, sharing a playlist from your smartphone while running with friends, etc. Even multilingual support without translation devices is possible by Translations in different languages are sent via different channels.
“At Samsung, we innovate across a wide range of electronic devices, from smartphones to wearables and from televisions to home appliances. “Here, we are uniquely positioned to deliver seamless and immersive experiences,” said Junho Park, vice president and head of the Galaxy Ecosystem Product Planning Team, MX Business at Samsung. “LE Audio technology is a perfect example of this. It demonstrates our commitment to connected experiences across our portfolio and shows how Samsung is introducing new features and technologies that bring all these devices together.”
The new Auracast feature is just one example of how Samsung connects devices and services and offers users new experiences. New connected experience announcements from Samsung will be unveiled at IFA 2023, taking place September 1-5 in Berlin.
[1] Available for 2023 Neo QLED 8K and 2023 MICRO LED, launched in 2023.
[2] Supported on Galaxy Book3 Ultra, Book3 Pro, Book3 Pro 360 and Book3 360.
[3] Requires updates on both the Galaxy Buds2 Pro and a paired Samsung TV. Availability may vary by market and model.
[4] The number of connected Galaxy Buds2 Pro users may vary depending on the environment, including distance or obstacles.