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How to use Bluetooth audio sharing on a Google Pixel phone

Auracast and Bluetooth LE are supercharging Pixel devices soon.

All the steps in this section won't be required when Google officially rolls out Bluetooth LE and Auracast support via Audio sharing in a public release, but it's unclear when that will be. Tip: If you don't immediately see your supported headphones or earbuds show up as Audio sharing compatible, completely forgetting the device and re-pairing should do the trick. With full Auracast support, this is crucial for accessibility reasons — public events, sporting contests and concerts, and transit hubs can send out Auracast-compatible broadcasts that anyone can listen to.

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