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    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "Regarding%20EarFun%20waveproX%2C%20how%20do%20I%20enable%20auracast%20support"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Here\u2019s how you can enable Auracast support on your EarFun Wave Pro X headphones \u2014 step by step. First, a quick check: this model *does* have Auracast / LE Audio support built in. ([pragmaticaudio.com](https://www.pragmaticaudio.com/reviews/2026/09/earfun-wave-pro-x/?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n### What You\u2019ll Need First\n\nMake sure you have:\n\n- The **latest firmware** installed on your Wave Pro X headphones via the EarFun Audio app. Firmware updates often enable or improve LE Audio / Auracast features. ([manuals.plus](https://manuals.plus/earfun/wave-pro-x-anc-wireless-headphones-manual?utm_source=openai))  \n- A **smartphone or device** that supports Bluetooth 6.0 / LE Audio and ideally has native or app-based Auracast / Bluetooth broadcast receiver capability. ([pragmaticaudio.com](https://www.pragmaticaudio.com/reviews/2026/09/earfun-wave-pro-x/?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n### Enabling Auracast on the Headphones / App\n\nWhile the exact menu labels might vary depending on device and firmware, the usual way to enable Auracast / LE Audio on the Wave Pro X is:\n\n1. **Open the EarFun Audio App** on your phone.  \n   This app handles firmware updates and sets up special modes. ([manuals.plus](https://manuals.plus/earfun/wave-pro-x-anc-wireless-headphones-manual?utm_source=openai))\n\n2. **Check for firmware update** in the app.  \n   If there's an update available, install it so that Auracast support is fully enabled. ([manuals.plus](https://manuals.plus/earfun/wave-pro-x-anc-wireless-headphones-manual?utm_source=openai))\n\n3. **Turn on LE Audio / Auracast mode** in the app.  \n   - In the app menus, you should see a toggle or option labeled \u201cLE Audio\u201d or \u201cAuracast.\u201d  \n   - Turn that on. This lets your headphones act as an Auracast receiver, meaning they can tune into public or private broadcasts. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/auracastBT/comments/1sxxk3t/looking_for_headphones_with_auracast_and_le_audio/?utm_source=openai))\n\n4. **Use the Auracast scan / browse feature** (if available) via your phone's Bluetooth settings or EarFun App to find broadcasts you can join.  \n   Some phones have native Auracast receivers; others may use the EarFun app as the \u201cassistant.\u201d ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/auracastBT/comments/1sxxk3t/looking_for_headphones_with_auracast_and_le_audio/?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n### How to Actually Use Auracast\n\n- If your phone supports **broadcasting audio** (acting as a transmitter), you\u2019ll turn on an Auracast broadcast there. Listener devices \u2014 like your Wave Pro X \u2014 can then join. ([samsung.com](https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001042/?utm_source=openai))  \n- For listening to broadcasts from other sources (TVs, public announcement systems, etc.), use the EarFun app or your phone\u2019s Bluetooth LE / Auracast browsing UI to scan available streams. Then connect as you would to a Wi-Fi network. ([myearfun.com](https://www.myearfun.com/press-release/auracast-is-here-unlock-a-new-era-of-shared-audio-with-earfun?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n### Common Issues & Fixes\n\n- If Auracast doesn\u2019t show up, check if **LE Audio is enabled** both in the EarFun app *and* in your phone's settings or developer options. It\u2019s often required in both places. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/auracastBT/comments/1sxxk3t/looking_for_headphones_with_auracast_and_le_audio/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Make sure your phone OS and Bluetooth stack support LE Audio and Auracast. Not all phones do yet. (Apple devices are a mixed bag, depending on model and software version.) ([community.myearfun.com](https://community.myearfun.com/threads/air-pro-4-auracast?utm_source=openai))  \n- If you recently updated the firmware and Auracast stopped working, downgrade (if possible) or contact EarFun support \u2014 there have been reports of newer firmware breaking Auracast functionality on other models. ([community.myearfun.com](https://community.myearfun.com/threads/no-auracast-support-after-update-anymore?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\nIf you tell me which phone model and operating system you\u2019re using (e.g. Android / iOS + version), I can give you exact instructions tailored to your device."
    },
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "iPhone%2016pro%20running%20IO"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "On an iPhone 16 Pro (or any current iPhone running iOS), unfortunately you **can\u2019t natively enable Auracast / LE Audio** with full functionality the way Android devices can as of September 2026. ([digitaltrends.com](https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/bluetooth-auracast-le-audio-lc3-codec/?utm_source=openai))\n\nHere\u2019s a breakdown of what *is* and *isn\u2019t* possible \u2014 plus any workarounds.\n\n---\n\n## What iPhones Currently Support\n\n- iPhones (including the newest models) have **not yet been given native OS-level support** for Auracast broadcasts \u2014 neither sending nor receiving \u2014 as of iOS 26. That means you won\u2019t see an Auracast toggle or system-level \u201cbroadcast audio\u201d option in Settings \u2192 Bluetooth. ([reviewindetail.com](https://reviewindetail.com/bluetooth-speakers/what-is-auracast/?utm_source=openai))  \n- iOS doesn\u2019t yet support LE Audio / Auracast in a way that Android phones do (i.e. as a built-in system feature). ([besttechradar.com](https://besttechradar.com/what-is-le-audio/?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## What You *Can* Do\n\nWhile full native support isn't here yet, there are limited ways to interact with or use Auracast-like features:\n\n- **Auracast Assistant Apps:** Some hearing aids or accessory brands provide **companion apps** that act as Auracast Assistants. These apps can scan for broadcasts and allow you to *listen to* Auracast audio streams via those apps or their external devices, even if the iOS system menu doesn\u2019t support it directly. ([isotunes.zendesk.com](https://isotunes.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/45227295977876-LE-Audio-Auracast?utm_source=openai))  \n- So long as your headphones (like your EarFun Wave Pro X) are LE Audio / Auracast capable \u2014 with the latest firmware \u2014 the bottleneck is iOS\u2019s lack of system integration. EarFun\u2019s product description *does* list Auracast support, but using that on iPhone depends on whether there\u2019s an app that bridges the gap. ([whathifi.com](https://www.whathifi.com/headphones/wireless-headphones/earfuns-wireless-headphones-offer-massive-battery-life-and-flagship-features-at-an-incredibly-affordable-prices?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## What This Means for EarFun Wave Pro X + iPhone 16 Pro\n\nBecause your Wave Pro X are Auracast-capable (according to EarFun) ([whathifi.com](https://www.whathifi.com/headphones/wireless-headphones/earfuns-wireless-headphones-offer-massive-battery-life-and-flagship-features-at-an-incredibly-affordable-prices?utm_source=openai)), you can ensure the headphones are up to date and possibly use the EarFun app if it offers any Auracast helper features. However:\n\n- You *won\u2019t* be able to enable Auracast through **native Bluetooth settings** on the iPhone.  \n- Any \u201cEnable Auracast / LE Audio\u201d toggle you find is likely referring to interactions with Android or external transmitter devices.  \n- Until Apple introduces system-level Auracast / LE Audio support, using Auracast features on iPhone is limited to *external accessories or manufacturer apps* that provide assistive functionality.\n\n---\n\nIf you like, I can check whether EarFun\u2019s app currently offers an Auracast Assistant for iOS specifically \u2014 that way you\u2019ll know if there's anything you can do right now with your setup. Do you want me to look into that?"
    },
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "yes.%20I%20am%20running%20ios%2026.1"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "I checked EarFun\u2019s documentation, user feedback, and support threads, and here\u2019s what I found out specifically about the EarFun Wave Pro X + iPhone (iOS 26.1) + Auracast / LE Audio support.\n\n---\n\n## \u2705 What We *Do* Know\n\n- The Wave Pro X headphones are confirmed to support Auracast over Bluetooth 6.0. ([pragmaticaudio.com](https://www.pragmaticaudio.com/reviews/2026/09/earfun-wave-pro-x/?utm_source=openai))  \n- The EarFun Audio app on iOS is compatible with the Wave Pro X, for functions like firmware updates, sound customization, and some special features. ([apps.apple.com](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earfun-audio/id1612795156?platform=ipad&utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udeab What We *Don\u2019t* Find\n\n- There\u2019s **no evidence** yet that the EarFun Audio app for iOS 26.1 includes an **Auracast Assistant** (i.e. a feature to scan for, display, or manage Auracast broadcasts) ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/auracastBT/comments/1vug6v5/is_it_possible_to_use_auracast_with_only_one/?utm_source=openai))  \n- EarFun support confirmed (for another model, the Air Pro 4) that iPhones *cannot* act as Auracast transmitters or receivers \u2014 meaning the OS itself doesn\u2019t support native Auracast or LE Audio broadcast listening or transmitting. ([community.myearfun.com](https://community.myearfun.com/threads/air-pro-4-auracast?utm_source=openai))  \n- Various users report that even with the EarFun Air Pro 4 on iOS, Auracast features are **disabled or non-functional**, even when the app supports them on Android. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/auracastBT/comments/1vug6v5/is_it_possible_to_use_auracast_with_only_one/?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## \u26a0 What This Means for You\n\nGiven you have an iPhone 16 Pro running iOS 26.1:\n\n- Your Wave Pro X headphones *are* capable of Auracast.\n- However, your iPhone likely **cannot** act as an \u201cAuracast Assistant\u201d (i.e. scan for and connect to Auracast broadcasts) because Apple has not yet enabled native Auracast/LE Audio features.  \n- Even through the EarFun app, there is *no confirmed support* for scanning, selecting, or joining Auracast streams on iOS \u2014 as of now.  \n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udd0d Possible Workarounds or What\u2019s Coming\n\n- Keep your app and headphones firmware updated \u2014 EarFun\u2019s announcements suggest that \u201c[using the EarFun app or Bluetooth settings]\u201d as an Assistant is part of their vision. ([myearfun.com](https://www.myearfun.com/press-release/auracast-is-here-unlock-a-new-era-of-shared-audio-with-earfun?utm_source=openai))  \n- If EarFun releases an update to their iOS app that adds Auracast-Assistant support, that could make it possible.  \n- If you have access to an external **Auracast transmitter/broadcaster**, your headphones should still be able to *receive* that broadcast even if the phone can\u2019t scan for streams itself (assuming firmware supports it).  \n\n---\n\nIf you like, I can check whether Apple has any announcement lately about adding Auracast/LE Audio full support to iOS (maybe in an upcoming iOS 27), just to see if things are going to change for your version."
    },
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "Yes%2C%20please%20check.%20The%20EarFon%20app%20info%20says%20there%20is%20a%20search%20fundtion%20but%20don%27t%20know%20if%20it%20will%20work%20on%20my%20160."
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Here\u2019s the latest information (as of early September 2026) about iPhone / iOS 26.1 support for Auracast / LE Audio, and whether the EarFun app can act as an Auracast Assistant on your Wave Pro X. I examined official sources from EarFun, Apple, plus recent community and industry reports.\n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udd0d What EarFun\u2019s Documents Say\n\n- EarFun\u2019s **\u201cAuracast is Here\u201d** press release describes the \u201cAssistant (The Tuner)\u201d role: a smartphone (via the EarFun app or Bluetooth settings) that scans for available Auracast broadcasts and lets you join them. ([myearfun.com](https://www.myearfun.com/press-release/auracast-is-here-unlock-a-new-era-of-shared-audio-with-earfun?utm_source=openai))  \n- The EarFun Audio app listing on the App Store confirms support for Wave Pro X headphones on iOS. ([apps.apple.com](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earfun-audio/id1612795156?platform=ipad&utm_source=openai))  \n- In their CES 2026 update, EarFun lists Auracast support among the features to highlight, with app versions including **iOS 20.5.5**. ([myearfun.com](https://www.myearfun.com/promo/earfun-ces-2026?utm_source=openai))\n\nSo, EarFun claims Auracast support in the app and that it should provide an assistant-like function via the app or settings.\n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udeab What Apple and Others Confirm (No Native Support)\n\n- At **WWDC 2026**, Apple did *not* announce native support for Bluetooth LE Audio or Auracast (transmission, reception, or assistive scanning) with iOS 27 or 26. ([aurahear.com](https://aurahear.com/2026/06/apple-disappoints-on-auracast-support-at-wwdc26-keynote-event/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Apple is still not listing Auracast (or Bluetooth LE Audio) among features in *iOS 26\u2019s core functionality*. ([apple.com](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/06/apple-elevates-the-iphone-experience-with-ios-26/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Community feedback & EarFun\u2019s own support for other models (like Air Pro 4) says: iPhones currently **cannot** scan for Auracast broadcasts, nor act as Auracast Transmitters or Receivers. ([community.myearfun.com](https://community.myearfun.com/threads/air-pro-4-auracast?utm_source=openai))  \n- Multiple threads confirm iOS devices do *not* yet support LE Audio / Auracast at the OS level, and there\u2019s no clear hardware/software update announced that changes this. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/HearingAids/comments/1n3ute8/bluetooth_le_audio_auracast_with_the_new_ios_26/?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## \u26a0 Which Features Are Likely *Available* (or Not)\n\nWhat probably *doesn\u2019t* work on iPhone 16 Pro with iOS 26.1:\n\n- Scanning for Auracast broadcasts via Control Center or Bluetooth in Settings.  \n- Connecting to Auracast broadcasts through the system-level UI.  \n- Acting as an Auracast \u201cAssistant\u201d (as in listing broadcasts to join) via system features.\n\nWhat *might* work if earphones + app support it:\n\n- Using the EarFun app itself to scan for broadcasts (\u201cFind a Broadcast\u201d or \u201cSearch Broadcast\u201d if that feature shows up).  \n- Joining authenticated Auracast streams if the app supports it (passwords / encryption) \u2014 though this depends on firmware and app updates.  \n- Controlling playback or switching Auracast streams *if* the app includes those controls explicitly.  \n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udd2c Verdict for Your Setup\n\nSince you have:\n\n- An **iPhone 16 Pro** running **iOS 26.1**  \n- **EarFun Wave Pro X** headphones  \n- The **EarFun Audio** app\n\nHere\u2019s what\u2019s almost certainly true:\n\n- Your iPhone does **not** have built-in native LE Audio / Auracast broadcast browsing support.  \n- Even if EarFun\u2019s app claims a \u201csearch broadcast / assistant\u201d feature in its marketing, **the feature doesn\u2019t function** or isn\u2019t enabled on iOS yet (based on community reports and EarFun\u2019s support staff).  \n- So while the app *could* eventually provide the ability to scan for or join broadcasts, right now there is no reliably working implementation of those capabilities with iPhones.  \n\n---\n\nIf you want, I can try to dig up *exactly* whether the EarFun firmware you have (if you tell me its version) has the function \u201cSearch Broadcast\u201d active but hidden, or whether there\u2019s a way to enable it. Do you want me to check that?"
    },
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "I%20am%20using%20an%20auracast%20transmitter%20connected%20to%20my%20TV%20via%20opotical%20cable.%20Will%20my%2016%20pro%20be%20able%20to%20pickup%20on%20that%20signal%3F"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "If you're using an Auracast transmitter plugged into your TV via optical cable, here\u2019s what I found about whether your iPhone 16 Pro running iOS 26.1 can *receive* or *join* that broadcast. Short answer: probably not yet \u2014 but with some caveats. Here\u2019s the breakdown.\n\n---\n\n## \ud83e\udde9 How Auracast Transmission Normally Works\n\nAn Auracast setup has three parts:  \n1. **Transmitter** (source) \u2014 e.g. your TV + Auracast transmitter device. It sends out the audio via Bluetooth LE Audio broadcasts.  \n2. **Receiver** \u2014 your headphones / earbuds / hearing aids that support Auracast.  \n3. **Assistant** (aka Tuner) \u2014 a smartphone app or system interface that *discovers* the broadcast and lets you pick which one to join. ([audiologist.org](https://www.audiologist.org/_resources/publications/audiology-practices/2024/Vol-15-Num-4-JAN.pdf?utm_source=openai))\n\nIn your setup: the transmitter is present (connected to the TV), the Wave Pro X are Auracast-capable receivers. What\u2019s in question is whether your iPhone can act as an assistant or even a receiver itself.\n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udd12 What iPhones / iOS 26.1 Do *Not* Support (Right Now)\n\n- Apple has not enabled native LE Audio / Auracast broadcast reception. iPhones **cannot natively scan for Auracast broadcasts** nor display a list of available broadcasts to join through Settings or Control Center. ([besttechradar.com](https://besttechradar.com/what-is-le-audio/?utm_source=openai))  \n- iOS does not support acting as an Auracast receiver or assistant in a system-wide way. The hardware (Bluetooth controller / chip) does not include the required logic layer (such as ISOAL) to properly process LE Audio broadcast streams. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/HearingAids/comments/1mdjl62/iphone_le_audio_auracast_whats_actually_supported/?utm_source=openai))\n\nSo by default, without additional support, an iPhone 16 Pro won't be able to \u201csee\u201d or join the Auracast stream from the TV transmitter on its own.\n\n---\n\n## \u2699 Could the EarFun App Help?\n\n- EarFun\u2019s app supports Voice customization, firmware updates, etc., and lists Wave Pro X in its supported product list. ([apps.apple.com](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earfun-audio/id1612795156?platform=ipad&utm_source=openai))  \n- However, there\u2019s no credible report or confirmation that the EarFun Audio app on iOS 26.1 includes a working function to act as an Auracast assistant \u2014 i.e. scanning for broadcasts and letting your phone connect to them. Community feedback suggests the app lacks this functionality on iPhones. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/auracastBT/comments/1vug6v5/is_it_possible_to_use_auracast_with_only_one/?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udea6 What You *Can* Do With Your Setup\n\nGiven all that, here\u2019s what likely *will* and *won\u2019t* work:\n\nWhat probably *won\u2019t* work:\n- Your iPhone picking up the Auracast broadcast directly and playing the audio through its speaker or through non-Auracast headphones.  \n- Using your phone\u2019s system-level Bluetooth settings to discover and switch to the Auracast broadcast.\n\nWhat *might* work:\n- Using your Wave Pro X headphones to listen to the broadcast from your TV transmitter (because they are Auracast receivers), **provided** they are joined to the broadcast in some supported way (with or without an assistant).  \n- If the transmitter displays as an open or discoverable broadcast (or uses a password/QR) and the headphones themselves support receiving\u2014then headphones can receive the signal.  \n- Using the EarFun app (if updated to support assistant functions) *specifically* for your headphones might allow you to see a broadcast in the app UI and join it\u2014even if the phone itself can\u2019t do that via system settings.\n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udd2e Verdict for Your iPhone 16 Pro + iOS 26.1\n\n- Your iPhone 16 Pro cannot currently act as the assistant or receiver *natively* for Auracast broadcasts from external transmitters.  \n- Your Wave Pro X *can* act as a receiver of the TV\u2019s Auracast signal (assuming the transmitter broadcasts properly and is compatible).  \n- Joining the broadcast will require either:\n  - The transmitter to be discoverable in your headphone settings or via the headphone controls; or  \n  - The EarFun app to offer and activate a \u201csearch broadcast / join broadcast\u201d UX \u2014 but right now there\u2019s no confirmed customer report that this is live on iOS.  \n\n---\n\nIf you want, I can try to find a firmware version or specific app version for your Wave Pro X and iOS 26.1 that might *enable* the \u201csearch broadcast\u201d function \u2014 then you can test it. Do you want me to look up whether there\u2019s a beta of the EarFun app with assistant features for iPhone?"
    },
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "yes"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "I searched for anything like an EarFun app beta that enables \u201cAuracast Assistant\u201d functionality on iOS (including with your Wave Pro X), and here\u2019s what I found \u2014 nothing definitive yet.\n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udd0d What I Found: Community & Support\n\n- In the EarFun support forums, someone asked if the app on iPhone should show available broadcasts (Auracast streams). The EarFun support staff responded clearly that *as of that time*, iPhones do **not support** Auracast \u2014 not as transmitters, receivers, *or* assistants. ([community.myearfun.com](https://community.myearfun.com/threads/air-pro-4-auracast?utm_source=openai))  \n- Another thread concerning the EarFun Audio App with Air Pro 4: users said that despite updates, the app doesn\u2019t let iPhones act as assistants; you still can\u2019t browse broadcasts via app or system settings. ([community.myearfun.com](https://community.myearfun.com/threads/no-auracast-support-after-update-anymore?utm_source=openai))  \n- Some users have posted that, although EarFun\u2019s marketing materials talk about \u201cAssistant (The Tuner)\u201d features (scanning, joining broadcasts) ([myearfun.com](https://www.myearfun.com/press-release/auracast-is-here-unlock-a-new-era-of-shared-audio-with-earfun?utm_source=openai)), this doesn\u2019t seem to be usable on iPhones yet. No reports of a live beta version enabling that.  \n\n---\n\n## \u26a0 Specific Findings That Suggest No Beta Is Active\n\n- The CES 2026 announcement confirms EarFun App version **20.5.5 (iOS)** has been released and is the latest version. ([myearfun.com](https://www.myearfun.com/promo/earfun-ces-2026?utm_source=openai))  \n- But there\u2019s *no mention* in those release notes or elsewhere that the iOS app beta/built version includes \u201cSearch Broadcast\u201d, \u201cFind a Broadcast\u201d, or \u201cAssistant\u201d features that are working. The translation feature, Auracast support for audio sharing, etc., are mentioned, but **not** assistant capabilities. ([androidcentral.com](https://www.androidcentral.com/accessories/earbuds/ai-translation-on-the-earfun-air-pro-4-plus?utm_source=openai))  \n- Manuals and user discussion (for example, for devices like Avantree DG60 Aura) explicitly say \u201ciOS does not support Auracast natively.\u201d Also, the instruction \u201cOpen device manufacturer\u2019s app: Turn on Auracast assistant \u2192 Find a Broadcast \u2192 DG60 Aura\u201d appears in manufacturer apps that are not EarFun, showing how other brands are handling it \u2014 but confirming that iOS doesn\u2019t have the native system support yet. ([iug.avantree.com](https://iug.avantree.com/DG60-Aura/EN/DG60-Aura-IUG.pdf?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udd2c Conclusion for Your Wave Pro X + iOS 26.1\n\nBased on all available information:\n\n- **No active beta** of the EarFun Audio app has been publicly confirmed that adds a working \u201cAuracast Assistant\u201d feature on iOS (such as \u201cSearch Broadcast\u201d or \u201cFind a Broadcast\u201d).  \n- The current version of the EarFun app (v20.5.5 for iOS) **does not seem** to include working assistant features \u2014 at least, not in a way people have verified.  \n- EarFun\u2019s official and community statements indicate that iPhones still do **not** support Auracast Assistant roles.  \n\n---\n\nIf you want, I can try to dig up internal EarFun beta program notes, or even contact support threads specifically for the Wave Pro X \u2014 maybe there\u2019s a hidden beta that\u2019s not documented. Would you prefer I try that?"
    }
]