GoKawiilBose adds Auracast beta support to QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Gen 2
Bose has released firmware update 10.12.12 for its $449 QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Gen 2, adding beta support for Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast broadcasting. The update also improves wired USB audio, including gaming chat balance and web conferencing compatibility. Bose says its QC Headphones Gen 2 will receive the same beta firmware next.
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Bose is among the largest headphone makers to adopt Auracast, joining a small group including Sony, JBL, Samsung, and Sennheiser, which could help push wider industry and consumer adoption of the feature. Auracast allows broadcasting audio to multiple compatible devices at once, useful for public venues, TVs, or accessibility purposes, but uptake has been slow since its 2022 announcement, so backing from a recognizable brand like Bose may accelerate its mainstream use.
- Bose's QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Gen 2 now support Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast as beta features via firmware 10.12.12.
- Bose joins a limited list of major brands—Sony, JBL, Samsung, Sennheiser—offering Auracast support.
- Bose says its QC Headphones (Gen 2) will get the same beta update soon.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Gen 2 — These are the flagship Bose headphones now gaining Auracast and Bluetooth LE Audio support via firmware update, making them a future-proof choice for broadcast audio sharing. They combine Bose's renowned noise cancellation with cutting-edge wireless tech, ideal for travelers and audio enthusiasts alike.
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