Avantree Audikast Plus Bluetooth 5.0 Transmitter
Avantree Audikast Plus Bluetooth 5.0 Transmitter for TV with Volume Control, aptX Low Latency Audio Adapter for 2 Headphones (Optical, AUX, RCA, USB), Class 1 Long Range 100ft – No Receiver Mode
- Bluetooth-Enable: No more wires or cables in the way! Bluetooth-enable your TV, AV receiver, PC / laptop or other favorite device and wirelessly stream to headphones.
- Widely Compatible: Works with a wide range of output standards including optical audio, AUX or RCA and even computer digital USB audio. Enjoy Bluetooth freedom without wires to get in your way!
- No Audio Delay: Featuring aptX Low Latency technology, Audikast Plus is able to reduce Bluetooth audio lag to undetectable levels making it ideal for binge watching all your favorite shows or movies. Be sure to pair with headphones also featuring this technology for best results.
- Volume Control: Audikast Plus features Volume Control + / – (specifically designed while wearing airpods or airpod type earphones) for your convenience. Note: Volume + / – will not work if your device (like, hearing aids) does not support Audio / Video Remote Control Profile.
- Extended Long Range: Audikast Plus features Class 1 Bluetooth technology and an optimized antenna to work up to 100ft range. Don’t be tied down and get wireless freedom to roam free!
- Simultaneous Dual Link: Supports the connection of two Bluetooth devices at the same time. Dual link feature also enables simultaneous streaming of two same brand headphones or speakers.
- Easy to Use: Our user-friendly interface allows you to see a clear visual when the device is in pairing mode and what type of codec is in use.
- Size: Small
- Brand: Avantree
- Connectivity Technology: Bluetooth 5.0, Wireless, Optical, AUX, RCA, USB
- Input Device Interface: Bluetooth, USB
Features
- [Wide Compatibility] Thanks to Audikast Plus’s Optical, AUX, and RCA input cables, it is universally compatible and works with all TVs on the market. With it, you’ll be able to listen to your favorite TV shows/movies at your own volume; you’ll no longer have to turn the TV speaker volume all the way up and disturb your family or neighbors.
- [AptX Low Latency Compatible] The Avantree Audikast Plus is aptX Low Latency certified. When (and ONLY WHEN) used with a Bluetooth headphone/speaker that also supports aptX Low Latency or FastStream, it will deliver the ultimate “no lip sync delay†experience, ensuring perfectly synced visual and audio no matter what you watch.
- [Two Headphones, Together] The Audikast Plus features a “dual-link†function that allows two Bluetooth headphones/speakers to be connected at the same time; audio will play through both devices simultaneously. Enjoy a late-night movie session with a partner, at your own volumes, without awaking others in your household.
- [Extended Range] Equipped with the highest Bluetooth range, Class 1, the Audikast Plus ensures stable & reliable connectivity of up to 100 ft (~30 m, barring any excessive physical or wireless interference). Need to start making dinner? No problem, move around the house and do what you need to do, the audio will not cut out.
- [User-friendly Interface] Clear visible status indicators allow you to see and understand what’s going on. Dedicated buttons for each device during dual-link mode provide easy and intuitive control. Onboard volume adjustment buttons can be used for devices that do not come with built-in volume controls, for instance, airpods.
Recommended Uses:
- Bluetooth-enable TV, PC, AV Receiver, TV Box, and other devices. Please note that the Audikast Plus is a transmitter ONLY (i.e. it can take an audio signal from your device and transmit it to a pair of headphones or speakers). It cannot function as a receiver.
- Support Digital OPTICAL, RCA (TV / DVD – RCA cable not included), AUX or PC USB audio output ports.
- Works with ALL Bluetooth headphones & speakers in single-link mode.
- For Dual link mode – works best with Two Bluetooth headphones.
- Supports aptX-Low Latency for 2 compatible (aptX-LL) headphones in dual-link mode.
Doesn’t work / not recommended for:
- Many headphones / speakers are primarily for music, not watching TV and do not support aptX-LL. The Audikast Plus will connect with these devices using another codec (e.g. SBC, aptX), resulting in a 70-200ms audio delay which may be noticeable by some users. To achieve low latency effect, your device also has to support aptX Low Latency, we recommend using Avantree Torus / AS9P / AS90P / AS90T / AS90TA
- This is a Class 1 Bluetooth transmitter – proven to reach up to 100′. However, your range will depend on several factors – see details below Q1.
- For TV optical output – set audio format to PCM. Dolby / DTS is not supported.
- Not compatible with ANY RCA output on the back of AV Receiver / amplifier.
- When using the transmitter the TV internal speakers might not work or become muted. This is TV dependent – please see details in Q2 below.
- Volume + / – will not work if your device (like, hearing aids) does not support Audio / Video Remote Control Profile.
- Not recommend for streaming live music (while playing guitar, keyboard, electronic drums, karaoke etc.)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What range can I expect?
This is a Class 1 Bluetooth device and can achieve up to 100ft (30m) in open air line-of-sight conditions.
TWS earbuds and other small, compact devices often have miniaturized internal antennae which can impact the overall range.
In general, operation range can be affected by physical obstructions (walls, people, etc.), wireless interference (Wi-Fi routers, Wireless TV adapters etc.) as well as the reception of the receiving device.
Single link connections have better range when compared to dual link connections.
Q2: My TV speakers go silent (become muted) when I use the Avantree Bluetooth transmitter. Can I make them work simultaneously while using the transmitter?
This is a TV feature and its availability depends on your TV make and model.
For many models of TV, the built-in speakers might not work if you choose to use an external speaker. They will either automatically mute when you plug something into an audio output port (AUX, RCA, Optical, etc.) or they become disabled once you choose “External Speakers” as your TV’s audio output. Some newer TVs however, allow you to play audio from both the TV’s internal speakers and an external audio device simultaneously. For example the newer LG TVs with WebOS versions 3.0 and 3.5 have this feature but Samsung TVs still do not. In the LG TV WebOS 3.0 / 3.5 example, you can enable this feature by changing the TV AUDIO OUT setting from “Internal TV Speaker” to “Internal TV Speaker + Optical”. Now all audio will simultaneously come from both your TV’s speakers and the device connected to the digital optical audio output port.
If your TV does not support this feature, then you can consider the Avantree Oasis Plus + Audition Pro and an external speaker. The Avantree Oasis Plus has a convenient bypass feature which allows you to share the TV audio simultaneously with an EXTERNAL SPEAKER and a pair of Bluetooth headphones.
Q3: My TV is fixed on the wall, it is difficult to set up cable. Will this play audio coming from my TV box (e.g. Roku) that is connected to my TV via hdmi?
A: Yes. This transmitter doesn’t support HDMI jack. But you can purchase an additional Avantree HDMI audio extractor HAX03 to solve it.
