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AUDIO ACCESSIBILITY

Enjoy more of the experience with clearer sound

Background noise, distance and acoustics can make it difficult to follow what is being said even when you use hearing aids or other hearing technology.

 

Audio accessibility systems send live sound more directly to you, helping reduce competing noise and making performances, presentations, announcements and conversations easier to hear.

Choose your connection. Accessible audio may be available in theatres, conference centres, arenas, places of worship, universities and schools, city halls and council chambers, community centres, and meeting rooms. Depending on the venue and technology, users can connect through Auracast-enabled hearing aids, cochlear implants, or headphones, or through Wi-Fi and Bluetooth using a smartphone and compatible device. At supported locations, Wi-Fi access may use the Bettear app.
HOW TO CONNECT WITH AURACAST
HOW TO CONNECT WITH WI-FI + BLUETOOTH
Not sure which connection option to use? Choose Auracast™ if your hearing aids, cochlear implants, or headphones are Auracast-enabled. Choose Wi-Fi and Bluetooth if you use a smartphone connected by Bluetooth to your hearing aids, cochlear implants, or headphones. If you’re unsure whether your device supports Auracast, check your device specifications or contact your hearing-care provider or manufacturer before your visit.
Use the free Bettear app to access supported audio streaming. Download the Bettear app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
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