Philips adds Auracast to 2026 television range

Philips has confirmed it will introduce Auracast to its 2026 television range, which is due to launch this summer. The electronics company is also investigating whether it can offer a firmware update to existing sets to enable Auracast. To utilise the Bluetooth LE Audio standard, televisions need to support at least the Bluetooth 5.2 codec, […] Source

No actionable clinical change — this is a consumer electronics announcement, though wider TV support for Auracast would improve real-world hearing aid connectivity for patients.

Mainstream TV adoption of Auracast by a major consumer electronics brand could significantly expand the real-world listening environments available to hearing aid users without additional accessories.

1. 01Philips will include Auracast Bluetooth LE Audio in its full 2026 television lineup.
2. 02Philips is exploring firmware updates to enable Auracast on existing television sets.
3. 03This removes the need for separate TV streamers or loop systems for compatible hearing aid users.
4. 04No clinical evidence is provided; benefit depends on hearing aid Auracast compatibility.