🌍 Inclusive for All Users
One of the biggest advantages of Auri is that it goes beyond traditional assistive listening systems:
- For hearing aid users: Direct streaming to Auracast-enabled devices
- For general users: Anyone with compatible earbuds or headphones can tune in and listen clearly—especially useful in noisy environments
This makes the system universally inclusive, benefiting both:
- Individuals with hearing loss
- Normal hearing users seeking enhanced audio clarity
🔁 Backward Compatibility (Telecoil Support)
Auri is also designed with inclusivity in mind for existing users of telecoil-enabled hearing aids.
- Users can connect via an Auri Receiver paired with a neckloop
- The neckloop transmits audio directly to telecoil-enabled hearing aids
This ensures that:
- Legacy hearing aid users are not left behind
- The system remains future-ready while supporting existing technology
🧪 Survey, Design & Commissioning Tools
An important aspect of this project was the use of the Auri Receiver as a survey and commissioning tool.
The receiver is capable of:
- Scanning the venue to determine whether transmitter placement provides adequate coverage
- Acting as a TX Survey Tool, detecting and reporting data from all Auri transmitters within the space
- Verifying signal strength, coverage consistency, and broadcast performance
During the project:
- We conducted a comprehensive site survey using the Auri Receiver
- This allowed us to optimise transmitter locations across Banyan Cove, Living Room, and Tembusu Canopy
- Ensured that each area achieved reliable and consistent coverage before final installation
Post-installation, the same tool was used as part of the commissioning process to validate system performance and ensure the installation met operational expectations.
🏢 Complementary Counter Loop Systems
To further enhance accessibility, the counters within Temasek Shophouse are equipped with induction loop systems.
These provide:
- Clear one-to-one communication
- Improved speech intelligibility at service points
This combination of Auracast (area coverage) and counter loops (point-of-service support) creates a holistic accessibility solution across the building.
🚀 A First in Singapore
This installation represents the first implementation of Auracast™ technology in Singapore within a real-world, multi-space community venue.
It demonstrates:
- The practical deployment of next-generation assistive listening technology
- The readiness of venues to adopt future-proof solutions
- A strong commitment to inclusive design and accessibility
🔮 Looking Ahead
As awareness and adoption of Auracast-enabled devices continue to grow, more venues are expected to follow suit.
This project sets the foundation for:
- Wider adoption across public spaces, auditoriums, and community venues
- Seamless integration with personal devices
- A new standard for accessible audio experiences
The successful implementation at Temasek Shophouse highlights how technology and thoughtful design can come together to create inclusive, future-ready environments.
From heritage building to modern accessibility hub, this project demonstrates that:
- Accessibility is not just a requirement—it is an opportunity to enhance experiences for everyone.
- We look forward to bringing more of such innovations to future projects across Singapore and beyond.
Let's make your environment inclusive and future-ready with Auri (Auracast™ Technology). Enquire today!
