Just before the World Cup, we upgraded our TV to the LG C5 42in after our older Panasonic started showing signs of its age. The C5 is one of the first to have Auracast built in as a standard feature, as well as having digital out so an external Auracaster can be added....
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Discussion
Signed responses from readers of the wire.
No actionable clinical change; this is a consumer product review useful for informing patients about Auracast-enabled TV options, but it contains no clinical evidence.
As Auracast-enabled consumer electronics become more common, audiologists should be aware of real-world performance gaps so they can set realistic expectations when recommending assistive listening solutions to patients.
- 01LG C5 TV includes a built-in Auracast Bluetooth broadcast audio transmitter.
- 02Reviewer found Auracast performance reliable in most but not all real-world situations.
- 03An external Auracaster connected via digital audio out is offered as a fallback option.
- 04Auracast allows Bluetooth LE Audio hearing aids and earbuds to connect without traditional pairing.
- 05First mainstream TVs with native Auracast represent a growing consumer accessibility trend.
The LG C5 television has built-in Auracast Bluetooth broadcast audio functionality.
opinionsupportedThe built-in Auracast on the LG C5 works well most of the time but has real-world performance limitations.
opinionpartially supportedAn external Auracaster connected via the TV's digital audio output can supplement or replace the built-in Auracast broadcast.
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