- Source
- USB audio from:
PC · Mac · PS5
Phone · tablet
- Listen with
- LE Audio hearing aids
LE Audio headphones
Classic Bluetooth headphones
- Calls
- Use a compatible headset mic.
Not supported: Hearing aids without LE Audio cannot pair directly.
Group listening:
C82 Aura firmware is required.
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Pair your hearing aids or headphones
Open the one that matches your receiver.
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LE Audio hearing aidsDirect pairing · solid green when connected
Pair LE Audio hearing aids
Before pairing: Check C82 LEA hearing-aid compatibility ↗.
Step 1Start LE Audio pairing on C82 LEA
- Plug C82 LEA into your USB-audio device.
- If the LED flashes blue and white, quickly press C82 LEA's side PAIR button 3 times for LE Audio.
Ready: The LED flashes green and white.
Different light?
No green/white flashing: Hold C82 LEA's PAIR button for 2 seconds.
Still not ready? Fix pairing.
Step 2Pair both LE Audio hearing aids
Requires: Hearing aids with Bluetooth LE Audio.
- Turn off Bluetooth on nearby devices.
- Put both aids in pairing mode using their maker's instructions.
- Keep them within 2 in / 5 cm of C82 LEA.
Connected: The C82 LEA LED stays solid green.
Not connected?
For rechargeable aids, place them in the case, then remove them and retry.
Full hearing-aid pairing help ↗
LE Audio headphonesDirect pairing · solid green when connected
Pair LE Audio headphones
Step 1Start LE Audio pairing on C82 LEA
- Plug C82 LEA into your USB-audio device.
- If the LED flashes blue and white, quickly press C82 LEA's side PAIR button 3 times for LE Audio.
Ready: The LED flashes green and white.
Different light?
No green/white flashing: Hold C82 LEA's PAIR button for 2 seconds.
Still not ready? More help ↗.
Step 2Pair LE Audio headphones
Requires: Headphones with Bluetooth LE Audio.
- Put the headphones in pairing mode, not just on.
- Keep them close to C82 LEA.
Connected: The C82 LEA LED stays solid green.
Not connected?
More help ↗.
Classic Bluetooth headphonesDirect pairing · solid blue or purple when connected
Pair Classic Bluetooth headphones
Step 1Start Classic pairing on C82 LEA
- Plug C82 LEA into your USB-audio device.
Ready: The LED flashes blue and white.
Different light?
Green/white flashing: Press C82 LEA's side PAIR button three times.
No blue/white flashing: Hold PAIR for 2 seconds.
Still not ready? More help ↗.
Step 2Pair Classic Bluetooth headphones
- Put the headphones in pairing mode. Turning them on is not enough.
- Keep them close to C82 LEA.
Headphone pairing helpChoose brand
AirPods / AirPods Pro
Check the back of your case.
There is a button
AirPods 1–3 / AirPods Pro 1–2
- Open the case with your AirPods inside.
- Hold the button on the back for about 5 seconds.
Ready when: the case light flashes white.
There is no button
AirPods 4 or 5 / AirPods Pro 3
- Open the case with your AirPods inside.
- Double-tap the front of the case.
Ready when: the case light flashes white.
AirPods Max
Press and hold the noise control button for about 5 seconds.
Ready when: the status light flashes white.
Bose
- Turn on the headphones or open the earbud case.
- Hold the Bluetooth or power button until the light flashes blue or you hear “Ready to connect.”
Ready when: the light flashes blue or the voice prompt confirms pairing.
Beats
- Turn on the headphones.
- Hold the system or power button until the indicator flashes.
Ready when: the indicator flashes for pairing.
Sony
- With the headphones off, hold the power button for about 5 seconds.
- For Sony earbuds, use the case or touch-sensor pairing command for your exact model.
Ready when: the light flashes blue or you hear “Bluetooth pairing.”
Samsung Galaxy Buds
- Place both earbuds in the case, close it for 5–6 seconds, then open it.
- If pairing does not start, wear both earbuds and touch both touchpads until you hear the pairing sound.
Ready when: the earbuds announce pairing or show their pairing pattern.
JBL
- Hold the Bluetooth or power button until the indicator flashes rapidly.
- If JBL reconnects to a phone, turn that phone Bluetooth off and try again.
Ready when: the indicator flashes rapidly.
Other headphones
- Hold the power, Bluetooth, or main button until the light flashes rapidly.
- Check the headphone manual for the exact command if the light does not change.
Ready when: the headphones show their documented pairing pattern.
Connected: The C82 LEA LED stays solid blue or purple.
Not connected?
Disconnect the headphones from nearby devices, then retry.
Connected? Choose sound output →
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Choose C82 LEA as sound output
Open your source device after the C82 LEA light turns solid.
Windows computer
Play computer audio
Requires: C82 LEA is paired with your hearing aids or headphones.
- Open Windows Settings → System → Sound → Output.
- Select C82 LEA.
- Play media at low volume, then raise it slowly.
Done: Audio plays through the connected receiver.
If not: Fix no sound.
Mac computer
Play Mac audio
Requires: C82 LEA is paired with your hearing aids or headphones.
- Open Mac System Settings → Sound → Output.
- Select C82 LEA.
- Play media at low volume, then raise it slowly.
Done: Audio plays through the connected receiver.
If not: Fix no sound.
PS5
Play PS5 game audio
Requires: C82 LEA is paired with your hearing aids or headphones.
- Open PS5 Settings → Sound → Audio Output.
- Select C82 LEA as Output Device.
- Play game audio at low volume.
Done: Game audio plays through the connected receiver.
If not: Fix no sound.
USB-C phone or tablet
Play phone or tablet audio
Requires: USB audio support and C82 LEA paired with your hearing aids or headphones.
- Plug C82 LEA into the device's USB-C port.
- Play media at low volume.
- If audio stays on the device, select its USB audio output.
Done: Audio plays through hearing aids or headphones connected to C82 LEA.
If not: Confirm USB audio support, then fix no sound.
Firmware update
Update C82 LEA firmware
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1
Install Avantree Updater.
Use a Windows or Mac computer.
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2
Plug in C82 LEA.
Use USB-C directly, or a USB-C to USB-A adapter. No cable is needed.
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3
Run the update.
Choose C82 LEA for direct pairing or C82 Aura for group listening.
Keep it plugged in until Complete appears.
After updating: reset C82 LEA.
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