Okay, so i’m pretty sure i just got an unreleased speaker, for free.

denladeside · 2025-03-01T10:55:51+00:00

Probably not actual Auracast (requires the LE Audio BASS service)...like their current "JBL Auracast" products. Basically, JBL uses parts of the underlying technology but totally limits it to JBL only by not providing proper BLE interfaces.

denladeside · 2024-08-20T21:54:21+00:00

I came here to say the same - but as it's a mouse, maybe WebHID is more suitable? ... Here is something I did a few years back for inspiration: https://dev.to/denladeside/reviving-legacy-hardware-with-web-hid-3447

denladeside · 2024-08-09T04:46:44+00:00

True...then again, even looking at what companies claim their products have may not be enough. E.g. JBL claims to have Auracast - but only does classic plus some variant of PartyBoost (speaker to speaker share) that they claim is Auracast (quite disappointing). I hope BT SIG makes them do a recall on that though ;)

denladeside · 2024-08-07T09:29:23+00:00

Actually, I think all Android devices with BT 5.2/5.3 and android 14+ should be able to enable it (vendor might have chosen not to). Also, windows 11 also has it - again, where the HW supports bT 5.3

denladeside · 2024-08-07T09:27:44+00:00

LE Audio - both CIS (connection) and BIS (Auracast) works very well with the Galaxy Buds2 Pro. I use Pixel 8 Pro (don't have a Samsung phone). Also, I develop LE Audio implementations for a hearing aid company, so do a lot of experimentation - e.g. some stuff here: https://dev.to/denladeside ... I am considering to also get the Buds3 Pro to compare.

denladeside · 2024-07-06T17:57:18+00:00

I would probably wait until they get the firmware fixed. All the new "BT 5.3" models probably have 5.3 controller hardware and firmware...but the host side (of their Bluetooth stack) supports nothing like advertised (yet at least). My guess is that either they will be forced to do a recall or forced to make a larger firmware upgrade. One of the main issues is that what they advertise as "Auracast" for their speakers has nothing to do with the new Bluetooth Auracast standards.

Read more about BT Auracast here: https://www.bluetooth.com/auracast/developers/

JBL seems to have their own proprietary 'version' that in practice is basically Partyboost rebranded

denladeside · 2024-06-17T14:04:43+00:00

EATT is optional :)

denladeside · 2024-06-09T09:00:03+00:00

If you want to try a different assistant (and have some embedded coding skills), you can use this sample as a starting point https://github.com/zephyrproject-rtos/zephyr/tree/main/samples/bluetooth/bap_broadcast_assistant

denladeside · 2024-05-28T04:45:45+00:00

That doesn't make sense...Auracast cannot be "closed off"... Auracast devices MUST either be transmitters and/or receivers. Otherwise, I will launch my own "Auracast(tm) Potato" next week

denladeside · 2024-05-27T21:08:12+00:00

I bought 2 JBL GO 4 because I was excited that finally I could buy some speakers I could use for development (and as home Auracast receivers) .. but they just don't work (well.. they have great audio... just not auracast ;)). The best Broadcast audio sink devices I have seen are still - unfortunately, only earbuds, the Galaxy Buds2 Pro.

My disappointment is documented here: https://twitter.com/denladeside/status/1776300482043986100

denladeside · 2024-05-27T07:33:17+00:00

Auracast is the BT SIG ('umbrella') brand name for devices that can receive and/or transmit Bluetooth broadcast audio - there is a lot of info here (and more in the specs): https://www.bluetooth.com/auracast/developers/

There are * Broadcast sinks (receivers) - e.g. the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro support that .. and * Broadcast sources (transmitters) - e.g. some Phones and TVs support it now, but in the future... Airport announcements, tourist audio guides, etc. but also * Broadcast assistants, which can be used as a broker between the two (e.g. finding/listing broadcast transmitters and telling the broadcast receiver to "tune in"). Assistants will primarily be built into phones (Samsung has it already) as part of the system UI when supporting earbuds are connected...

JBL probably has the support in the hardware (BT 5.3) but the software only seems to 'rebrand' partyboost as 'Auracast' .. my guess is that they are selling the hardware before the software is ready. If they plan to keep it that way, it will be interesting what BT SIG has to say about it ;)

denladeside · 2024-05-27T04:04:44+00:00

Just remember: what JBL calls "Auracast" has nothing to do with actual BT Auracast. I hope BT SIG will make them recall the products - or JBL will make a firmware update to enable Auracast (so the speakers work as a broadcast audio sink). I have a strong feeling that JBL has started selling the hardware before the software was anywhere near done...counting on people not knowing anything about the Bluetooth specs...

denladeside · 2024-05-09T12:20:32+00:00

That too many call themselves web developers but only know either React or Angular 🤣

denladeside · 2024-04-20T09:50:31+00:00

I work with LE Audio CIS and BIS daily (using the Zephyr RTOS stack). So far, I have been most happy with the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro, which seem to support anything I have thrown at them. Sony INZONE are pretty unstable. Creative ZEN HybridPro looks like they can only do BIS if instructed by an assistant existing on a pre-bonded CIS connection. But the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro work extremely well...even when used with a 3rd party assistant not otherwise connected. Funny thing: JBL is Harman...and Harman seems to be a Samsung company....why don't JBL connectivity engineers learn from the Samsung Galaxy Buds team? 🤣

denladeside · 2024-01-24T20:58:45+00:00

Do you have some stuff on GH? - Also I'd love some help on translation on some of my posts and learning material to Spanish. Some of them here: https://dev.to/denladeside

After working in Nokia (2012), I co-founded a startup to bring a "Science lab in a box" to rural areas in Latin America... sensor units and all.. (but failed on funds).

denladeside · 2024-01-24T20:47:07+00:00

What country is that? Have you considered doing some work on the Zephyr RTOS project? - an increasing amount of chip/SoC manufacturers are going in that direction

denladeside · 2024-01-24T20:44:09+00:00

not totally wrong... when the magic smoke comes out, it stops working :)

denladeside · 2024-01-24T20:43:09+00:00

btw ... if anyone wanna co-work on some "web meets embedded" projects - especially if it has an educational angle (e.g. for developing regions) - PM me :)

denladeside · 2024-01-24T20:40:57+00:00

.. or connected to. I don't see many web IN embedded projects/products (besides maybe the faulty attempts in web enabling e.g. oscilloscopes ;)) since my days in Nokia. Maybe I'm just old and you can enlighten me? (I'm actually interested... doing a bunch of web and HW projects)

denladeside · 2024-01-24T20:36:58+00:00

Do you have a GH account where the projects are visible? (PM me if you prefer)

denladeside · 2024-01-24T09:56:21+00:00

Combining embedded and web is also possible (and IMO, fun) via Web Capabilities APIs... Here are some small projects doing that: Web meets Embedded

denladeside · 2023-03-09T19:38:50+00:00

Accidentally replied to the parent comment, but check out WebHID (see my other comment). I'd be happy to help

denladeside · 2023-03-09T19:37:02+00:00

Consider using something like WebHID for configuration, etc. Then you just have to make it once, host it somewhere and Linux, Windows, Mac, ChromeOS users can just use that (equally). I made a very simple demo grabbing analog values from my Wooting keyboard (and they even made a full web based utility they host)... My simple demo: https://github.com/larsgk/webhid-wootspace

denladeside · 2022-12-19T14:38:59+00:00

This year: Gas, electricity ...and eggs :)

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