Best for
- TVs with Optical/TOSLINK or 3.5 mm AUX audio output
- Compatible Auracast hearing aids, earbuds, headphones, and receivers
- One regular Bluetooth headphone or speaker
For Bluetooth or Auracast headphones and speakers
• Audikast 4 Transmitter
• Type C data & power cable
• 3.5mm audio cable
• Optical audio cable
Best for
Check before buying
Before buying
Check the TV audio output, listener technology, and simultaneous-speaker needs before purchase.
For Optical/TOSLINK connections, set the TV digital audio format to PCM or Stereo unless the product page says otherwise.
| TV input | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical / TOSLINK | Supported | Use PCM/Stereo digital audio output. |
| 3.5 mm AUX | Supported | Connect to the TV audio output. |
| Wireless output | ||
| Compatible Auracast receivers | Supported | Auracast can broadcast to multiple compatible listeners. |
| One classic Bluetooth headphone or speaker | Supported | Use classic Bluetooth mode. |
| Two classic Bluetooth headphones | Not supported | Classic Bluetooth mode supports one listener. |
| Shared listening | ||
| Soundbar passthrough | Not supported | Use an external splitter or extractor if required. |
Compatible listening devices for this transmitter.
Use only when the TV or listener needs another connection path.
Optional replacement connection and power accessories.
Packaging list pending confirmation.
It connects directly to Optical/TOSLINK or 3.5 mm AUX audio outputs. An HDMI-only TV needs a compatible HDMI audio extractor.
Use the Avantree Firmware Updater to generate a QR code for the transmitter’s Auracast broadcast. Important: Phonak hearing aids must join by scanning this QR code in myPhonak’s Auracast Assistant. Other compatible phones and hearing-aid apps may scan the code or use their supported broadcast-discovery method. Device and app support may vary. See compatible devices and QR Code details →
Compatible Auracast hearing aids can join the broadcast directly. Check the exact hearing-aid model before purchase.
Yes. Classic Bluetooth mode supports one compatible Bluetooth headphone or speaker.
Set the TV digital audio format to PCM or Stereo. Dolby and DTS are not supported.
It depends on the TV. Some TVs support simultaneous speaker and Optical/AUX output. Audikast 4 has no built-in soundbar passthrough, so a splitter or HDMI audio extractor may be required.
| Buying difference | ||
|---|---|---|
| TV inputs | Optical, AUX | HDMI ARC, Optical, AUX |
| Auracast | Yes | Yes |
| Classic Bluetooth | One listener | One listener |
| HDMI ARC | No | Yes |
| Best fit | Optical or AUX TVs | Modern HDMI ARC TVs |