Is Bluetooth About To Take A Major Leap Forward?
Is it time for Bluetooth to take the necessary step forward? Does it really matter what codec your headphones or source device supports? The inconspicuous release of Bluetooth 5.2 three years ago set the stage for the future of the wireless protocol. New features have been added to the core Bluetooth specification, including audio quality improvements due to hit the market later this year.
Here are some of the new Bluetooth features:
- Auracast enables audio broadcasting, allowing one device to stream to an unlimited number of nearby devices.
- LC3 (Low Complexity Communications Codec) is a next-generation Bluetooth audio standard (also known as “LE Audio”) that improves upon the original (“classic”) audio protocol (SBC). While still a lossy codec, it can consume less power to extend battery life, and a new psychoacoustic compression algorithm improves audio quality.
In this episode, we’re talking to John Yee, founder and CEO of Packetcraft, a Bluetooth solution provider for device manufacturers. Join us in a deep dive into the future of Bluetooth and what to look out for later this year.
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