Listen Technologies, Ampetronic Bring Auri Assistive Listening System to Houses of Worship

Ampetronic | Listen Technologies showcased the Auri assistive listening system at Church Facilities Expo 2026, targeting houses of worship seeking ADA-compliant, Auracast-based audio accessibility solutions. Listen Technologies and Ampetronic , operating jointly as Ampetronic | Listen Technologies, promoted the Auri assistive listening system for use in houses of worship, with a live demonstration at Church...

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✦ The floor

Discussion

Signed responses from readers of the wire.

✦ Clinical Takeaway ✦

No actionable clinical change — this is a product showcase announcement with no clinical trial data; audiologists involved in facility consulting may note Auracast-based ADA-compliant options for houses of worship.

✦ Why It Matters ✦

Auracast-based assistive listening infrastructure in public venues could expand real-world hearing accessibility for hearing-aid and cochlear-implant users outside the clinic.

✦ Key Points ✦

01Listen Technologies and Ampetronic jointly showcased the Auri system at Church Facilities Expo 2026.
02Auri is built on Auracast, a Bluetooth LE broadcast audio standard designed to stream audio to multiple listeners simultaneously.
03The system is positioned as ADA-compliant, targeting the large U.S. houses-of-worship market.
04No clinical efficacy or outcomes data were presented — this is a trade-show product launch.

✦ Claims & Evidence ✦

ClaimEvidenceSupport

The Auri assistive listening system is ADA-compliant.

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Auri uses Auracast-based audio technology to deliver accessible listening in houses of worship.

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