C82 LEA Setup Guide

Pair LE Audio hearing aids

Pair LE Audio headphones

Pair Classic Bluetooth headphones

Step 2Pair Classic Bluetooth headphones

1. Put the headphones in pairing mode. Turning them on is not enough.
2. 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

1. Open the case with your AirPods inside.
2. 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

1. Open the case with your AirPods inside.
2. 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

1. Turn on the headphones or open the earbud case.
2. 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

1. Turn on the headphones.
2. Hold the system or power button until the indicator flashes.

Ready when: the indicator flashes for pairing.

Sony

1. With the headphones off, hold the power button for about 5 seconds.
2. 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

1. Place both earbuds in the case, close it for 5–6 seconds, then open it.
2. 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

1. Hold the Bluetooth or power button until the indicator flashes rapidly.
2. If JBL reconnects to a phone, turn that phone Bluetooth off and try again.

Ready when: the indicator flashes rapidly.

Other headphones

1. Hold the power, Bluetooth, or main button until the light flashes rapidly.
2. 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.

Play computer audio

Requires: C82 LEA is paired with your hearing aids or headphones.

1. Open Windows Settings → System → Sound → Output.
2. Select C82 LEA or the Avantree USB audio device.
3. Play media at low volume, then raise it slowly.

Done: Audio plays through the connected receiver.

If not: Fix no sound.

Play Mac audio

Requires: C82 LEA is paired with your hearing aids or headphones.

1. Open Mac System Settings → Sound → Output.
2. Select C82 LEA or the Avantree USB audio device.
3. Play media at low volume, then raise it slowly.

Done: Audio plays through the connected receiver.

If not: Fix no sound.

Play PS5 game audio

Requires: C82 LEA is paired with your hearing aids or headphones.

1. Open PS5 Settings → Sound → Audio Output.
2. Select the C82 LEA USB audio device as Output Device.
3. Play game audio at low volume.

Done: Game audio plays through the connected receiver.

If not: Fix no sound.

Play phone or tablet audio

Requires: USB audio support and C82 LEA paired with your hearing aids or headphones.

1. Plug C82 LEA into the device's USB-C port.
2. Play media at low volume.
3. 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.

Fix C82 LEA pairing

Possible cause: Wrong mode or a connection to another device.

1. Check C82 LEA: green/white flashing for LE Audio; blue/white for Classic Bluetooth.
2. Press PAIR three times to switch modes, or hold PAIR 2 seconds to start pairing.
3. Turn off nearby Bluetooth and put the receiver in pairing mode.

Done: Solid green confirms LE Audio; solid blue or purple confirms Classic Bluetooth.

If not: Clear saved pairings.

Restore C82 LEA audio

Possible cause: Wrong output, mute, or reconnection to a phone.

1. Play media and select C82 LEA as the source's sound output.
2. Unmute and raise source and receiver volume slowly.
3. Turn off nearby phone Bluetooth.
4. If still silent, reinsert C82 LEA into another direct USB port.

Done: Audio plays through the receiver.

If not: Open full no-sound help ↗.

Keep C82 LEA connected

Possible cause: Another device reconnects or interrupts USB/wireless audio.

1. Turn off Bluetooth on nearby devices.
2. Move the receiver close to C82 LEA.
3. Plug C82 LEA directly into the source USB port, then reconnect.

Done: Audio stays connected while media plays.

If not: Open full disconnect help ↗.

Check the PS5 microphone

Possible cause: C82 LEA firmware or Voice Chat Mode; headset compatibility varies.

1. Update C82 LEA firmware on Windows or Mac.
2. Reconnect C82 LEA and the headset to the PS5.
3. Once connected, quickly press C82 LEA's Multifunction Button twice.
4. Open PS5 Settings → Sound → Microphone; select USB input and unmute.

Done: The LED is solid white and the PS5 microphone level moves when you speak.

If not: Follow official PS5 microphone help ↗.

Read C82 LEA buttons and lights

The side Multifunction Button is called PAIR in the C82 LEA manual. The LED is on the lower front edge.

Full controls reference ↗

Clear C82 LEA pairing history

Use with: Standard C82 LEA firmware. This clears saved LE Audio and Classic connections; pair again afterward. After installing C82 Aura firmware, use its different reset steps ↗.

1. Keep C82 LEA plugged into powered USB.
2. Hold PAIR for 2 seconds until the LED flashes green/white or blue/white.
3. While it flashes, quickly press PAIR twice.

Done: Solid white lasts about 5 seconds; C82 LEA enters pairing mode.

If not: Open the reset guide ↗.

Join an Auracast broadcast

Requires: Install C82 Aura firmware on C82 LEA through the official updater ↗, then reset with the C82 Aura method. Standard C82 LEA direct pairing does not broadcast Auracast.

1. Keep the updated adapter in powered USB.
2. Quickly press its side Multifunction Button three times. A green LED confirms reset.
3. Confirm the adapter broadcasts as described in the C82 Aura guide.

Done: The adapter is broadcasting and ready for hearing aids to join.

If not: If C82 Aura firmware is not offered or no broadcast appears, contact Avantree Support.

Choose how your hearing aids receive Auracast

Auracast hearing aids

Join from your hearing-aid app or brand guide.

Choose your brand → You can hear music from your phone through your hearing aids→ You can switch your hearing aids to “T” or “MT”→

Not sure about T or MT?

Look for a T or MT setting in your hearing aid app or paperwork. If you cannot find one, ask your hearing care professional.

Other ways to listen

Choose the receiver that matches your hearing aids.

You can hear music from your phone through your hearing aidsUse Aura C

Aura C → phone → hearing aids

1. Plug Aura C into a compatible USB-C phone.
2. The phone sends the broadcast to hearing aids already connected by Bluetooth, MFi, or ASHA.

Aura C does not pair directly with hearing aids.

Set up Aura C →

You can switch your hearing aids to “T” or “MT”Use AuraCoil or AuraClip

Switch to T or MT. The neckloop sends the broadcast to your hearing aids.

• AuraCoil

  Built-in neckloop

  Set up AuraCoil →
• AuraClip

  Needs a compatible 3.5 mm T-coil neckloop

  Set up AuraClip →

Update C82 LEA firmware

Use when: Support directs you to update or pairing repeatedly fails. To enable Auracast, choose C82 Aura firmware in Avantree Updater.

1. Download Avantree Updater ↗ on Windows or Mac.
2. Connect C82 LEA to the computer and install the intended firmware.
3. Keep C82 LEA connected until the updater reports completion.
4. For standard firmware, clear pairings. For C82 Aura firmware, use the C82 Aura reset method ↗.

Done: The updater says complete; audio plays after re-pairing or rejoining the broadcast.

If not: Get firmware update help ↗.