BLUFFDALE, UTAH — Houses of worship in the United States and Europe are beginning to deploy Auri, the Auracast-based assistive listening system developed by Listen Technologies and Ampetronic, as churches look to expand audio accessibility for congregants.
Recent installations include Christ Presbyterian Church in Edina, Minnesota; St. Gilbert Catholic Church in Grayslake, Illinois; and the Catholic Church in Unterbach, Switzerland. The installations illustrate several approaches to incorporating Auracast broadcast audio into worship spaces, including replacing older FM systems and supplementing existing hearing loops.
Auri uses Auracast broadcast audio, a Bluetooth capability designed to allow audio to be transmitted to compatible hearing aids, cochlear implant sound processors, earbuds, headphones, and other listening devices. The system can also provide dedicated Auri receivers for individuals who do not have an Auracast-enabled personal device.
Expanding Assistive Listening Options
The Auri system includes transmitters, receivers, docking stations, neck loops, management software, and accessories. When deployed with dedicated receivers, signage, and neck loops, the system is designed to meet ADA and other assistive listening requirements.
The two-channel transmitter connects to a facility’s existing sound system and can broadcast to an unlimited number of compatible devices within range. Multiple transmitters can be installed to expand coverage or increase the number of available audio channels.
For users with telecoil-equipped hearing aids or cochlear implant systems, Auri Neck Loops provide another way to access the broadcast. Additional channels can also be used for applications such as language interpretation, audio description, or audio from screens.
Because the transmitters can be mounted on walls or ceilings without extensive remodeling, the technology can also be incorporated into historic buildings where modifying the physical structure may be difficult.
Recent Church Installations
At Christ Presbyterian Church in Edina, Minnesota, Auri replaced an older FM-based assistive listening system. According to a Bluetooth SIG case study, the installation allows congregants with compatible devices to connect directly to the church’s audio rather than relying exclusively on borrowed equipment.
St. Gilbert Catholic Church in Grayslake, Illinois took a different approach, adding Auri alongside its existing hearing loop system. The installation provides another assistive listening option while maintaining access for people who use telecoil-equipped hearing devices.
At the Catholic Church in Unterbach, Switzerland, the system was selected in part because it could be integrated into the existing building while providing coverage throughout the seating area.
“When houses of worship install assistive listening technology, they demonstrate to congregants that all are welcome and belong and they foster community by helping everyone feel included”
–Stephen Robinson, Eastern U.S. regional sales manager, Ampetronic | Listen Technologies.
Auri on Display at CFX 2026
Ampetronic | Listen Technologies is demonstrating Auri at Church Facilities Expo (CFX) 2026, taking place September 14–16, in the HWPco booth 501.
“I am excited to attend CFX with our valued reps at HWPco,” added Robinson. “I look forward to meeting with and hearing from church facilities designers and managers and helping to advance audio accessibility for everyone in worship spaces.”
About Ampetronic | Listen Technologies
Unified under the Allvida family of companies, Listen Technologies and Ampetronic develop assistive listening, supplemental audio, and communication technologies. Their product portfolios include hearing loop systems as well as wireless technologies including Auri, ListenWIFI, and ListenTALK for applications in houses of worship, theaters, educational institutions, transportation facilities, and corporate environments.
The companies have combined resources and more than 65 years of collective experience in assistive listening and audio accessibility.
For more information, visit Listen Technologies and Ampetronic.
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