Qualcomm Broadcast Audio

Qualcomm® Broadcast Audio technology helps consumers share their music wirelessly in fun, easy-to-use ways, continuing our tradition of working with the world’s leading audio brands to support the creation of innovative Bluetooth audio experiences.

Stream with reliable synchronization.

Qualcomm Broadcast Audio helps one Bluetooth source (such as a smartphone) stream audio to multiple headsets or speakers with highly dependable synchronization. Building on the Bluetooth design for streaming audio from point-to-point, Qualcomm Broadcast Audio is designed to allow Bluetooth to be used for one-to-many broadcasting applications.

Create innovative Bluetooth and audio experiences.

Exceptional broadcasting user experience

  • Designed to broadcast to an unlimited number of devices (within Bluetooth range)
  • Simple set-up and pairing of devices and device management, making it easy for users to manage which devices can join "party"
  • Engineered to carry through volume changes from the broadcaster

Superior quality audio

  • Reliable multi-speaker synchronization for audio playback
  • Built-in robustness, automatic retransmission and packet-loss compensation
  • Encrypted audio stream designed to help prevent "eavesdropping”
  • Security-rich features help to extend a personal experience to a shareable one
  • Over-the-air update for after-market activation

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