The New £63 Auracast USB Dongle For Hearing Aids

For years, hearing-aid users have faced a simple problem: hearing aid accessories are extremely useful, but they don’t follow you when you change brand.

TV streamers, remote microphones and app controllers all make life easier, yet each is locked to one manufacturer.

That’s starting to change.

A new generation of technology built on Bluetooth LE Audio, and its broadcast feature, Auracast, is opening the door to universal compatibility. It lets hearing aids connect directly to a wider range of devices, without brand restrictions or costly proprietary hardware.

Leading that shift is a small, affordable accessory: a £63 Auracast USB dongle for hearing aids that can stream sound from your laptop, PC or compatible TV directly into your devices.

It’s simple, fast and, for the first time, truly open.

What Auracast Actually Does

Auracast is part of the latest Bluetooth LE Audio standard. Instead of pairing one transmitter to one receiver, it allows a single device to broadcast high-quality, low-latency audio to many receivers at once; including hearing aids.

For you, that means:

• Direct streaming from computers, tablets or TVs to your hearing aids
• Freedom from brand lock-in, which means one accessory can work across manufacturers.
• Natural sound and low delay for meetings, calls or watching content.

It’s the same technology now being introduced into public venues such as airports and theatres, where people will soon connect their hearing aids directly to announcements or performances.

The FlooGoo Auracast Dongle

The FlooGoo FMA120 Auracast USB dongle for hearing aids is one of the first affordable examples that we have come across and tested. At around £63, it plugs into a USB-A port on your laptop or PC and instantly becomes an Auracast transmitter.

Setup is easy:

1. Plug it in.
2. Select it as your audio output.
3. Put your hearing aids into pairing mode.
4. Connect once, and it remembers you thereafter.

Inside, it supports Bluetooth 5.4, LE Audio, and Auracast broadcast mode, with latency around 20–40 milliseconds. That keeps speech and lip-movement perfectly synchronised. A companion FlooCast app handles firmware updates and fine-tuning.

It’s a compact, clever upgrade that gives hearing-aid wearers practical control without paying premium-accessory prices.

Which Hearing Aids Support Auracast

If you’re researching how to connect hearing aids to a laptop using Auracast, these are the models that currently support the feature as of late 2025:

• ReSound Nexia / Vivia – Fully Auracast-ready, streaming via Bluetooth LE Audio.
• Starkey Omega AI – Auracast-ready; firmware rollout enabling full support.
• Oticon Intent – Built on LE Audio; Auracast activation arriving via update.
• Philips HearLink 9050 – Shares the same platform, update expected soon.

If you’re unsure, your audiologist can confirm compatibility in seconds. This is essential if you’re wondering how to connect hearing aids to a laptop using Auracast, support depends entirely on your model’s firmware.

Who It’s For

The dongle is ideal for:

• Remote workers and video-call users needing clear speech through hearing aids.
• Students or professionals watching or editing media on laptops.
• Early adopters already using Auracast-ready hearing aids.
• People who change brands and want accessories that stay relevant.

For televisions with optical or RCA outputs, a brand-specific streamer is still best. But for laptops and hybrid-work setups, this is an elegant, brand-neutral solution.

Before You Buy

To get the best from it, check these essentials:

1. Hearing-aid compatibility – Confirm Auracast / LE Audio support.
2. Device output – Works via USB-audio; some TVs lack this function, and remember this is USB-A not USB-C so may require a USB converter if using a USB-C port.
3. Firmware – Keep both hearing aids and dongle updated.
4. Setup – Pair once in the FlooCast app; it reconnects automatically.

If you’d like help confirming whether your hearing aids will work with Auracast, book a complimentary SoundCheck at your nearest Alto Hearing clinic. We’ll test it before you invest.

Real-World Results

We’ve trialled the FlooGoo Auracast USB dongle for hearing aids with patients who spend much of their day on video calls.

“I plug it in, choose the dongle, and the sound goes straight into my hearing aids, crystal clear.”

The feedback is consistent: sharper speech, no lag, less effort. It’s a small accessory that quickly becomes indispensable.

A Glimpse of the Future

Auracast will soon underpin assistive listening worldwide. It’s already starting to be installed in major venues and transport hubs across the UK. The Bluetooth SIG calls it “the most significant advancement in wireless audio since stereo.”

Soon, hearing-aid users will walk into theatres, airports or classrooms and connect directly to the venue’s broadcast; no loop systems, no extra devices.

This £63 (current price on Amazon at time of writing) dongle is an early glimpse of that future: affordable, compatible and refreshingly simple.

FAQ

Where to Buy

You can find the FlooGoo FMA120 Auracast USB Dongle here:

➡️ Buy on Amazon – FlooGoo FMA120 Auracast USB Dongle

(As an Amazon Associate, Alto Hearing may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases. This does not affect the price you pay or the products we recommend.)

Final Thoughts

The Auracast USB dongle for hearing aids marks a genuine turning point.

It brings direct, low-latency streaming to people who rely on hearing aids, without locking them into a single brand.

For £63, it delivers freedom, clarity and convenience in a way traditional accessories never could.

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Author:

Adam Bostock, Managing Director, Alto Hearing

Over 20 years in adult hearing-care and hearing technology. Alto Hearing operates clinics in Kenilworth, Lutterworth, Market Bosworth and Clitheroe.

Last updated: 1st November 2025