LE Audio SDK on nRF5340

RE: LE Audio SDK on nRF5340

Karl Ylvisaker — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 10:28:42 GMT

Hello Owain,

[quote user="owain"]

I have regularly been looking for BLE audio products endpoints for the last few years. I still really only find silicon vendors and articles hyping the "new" standard.

Even in hearing aid area where BLE Audio is meant to be a real benefit I don't see much.

[/quote]

Yes, it takes some time for a newly ratified standard to make it into the mainstream and succeed the existing standard. This process starts with the silicon vendors making it available in their devices and their customers familiarizing with it before finally incorporating it into their devices making it available for end-users.

[quote user="owain"]

Are there any true BLE audio earbuds out there?

Is 2022 going to be the year we see real products?

[/quote]

I can not really speculate in this since Nordic does not actually develop/sell any earbuds or other end-user products - the forum here is primarily for technical advise regarding the development with our devices.
If you would like to ask questions about the state of the market etc. I recommend that you reach out to your Regional Sales Manager with these questions directly. If you do not know who your Reginal Sales Manager is, please send me a direct message with your location so that I can provide you with their contact information.

Best regards,
Karl

RE: LE Audio SDK on nRF5340

Karl Ylvisaker — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 10:21:37 GMT

[quote user="Miric"]Is there a guide for using LE Audio in the nRF5340 now?[/quote]

There is currently no guide for this, no. The LE Audio SDK will encompass it all once it is released.

[quote user="Miric"]when is the SDK for LE Audio planned?[/quote]

As mentioned in my previous comment you would have to inquire with your RSM about this, since we do not discuss future roadmaps and releases here in the forum.

Best regards,
Karl

RE: LE Audio SDK on nRF5340

Miric — Sat, 22 Jan 2022 09:20:38 GMT

Join the question.
Interested in: when is the SDK for LE Audio planned? Is there a guide for using LE Audio in the nRF5340 now?

RE: LE Audio SDK on nRF5340

OwainIncus — Sat, 22 Jan 2022 08:39:18 GMT

I have regularly been looking for BLE audio products endpoints for the last few years. I still really only find silicon vendors and articles hyping the "new" standard.

Even in hearing aid area where BLE Audio is meant to be a real benefit I don't see much.

Are there any true BLE audio earbuds out there?

Is 2022 going to be the year we see real products?

RE: LE Audio SDK on nRF5340

OwainIncus — Sat, 22 Jan 2022 08:35:11 GMT

I have regularly been looking for BLE audio products endpoints for the last few years. I still really only find silicon vendors and articles hyping the "new" standard.

Even in hearing aid area where BLE Audio is meant to be a real benefit I don't see much.

Are there any true BLE audio earbuds out there?

Is 2022 going to be the year we see real products?

RE: LE Audio SDK on nRF5340

Karl Ylvisaker — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 07:40:32 GMT

Hello,

We have not yet released any LE Audio SDK, no.
We also do not discuss future releases or roadmaps here on the forum, so I would recommend that you direct these inquiries to your Regional Sales Manager (RSM). If you do not know who your RSM is, please send me a direct message with your location so that I may provide you with their contact information.

Regarding the second question; the LE Audio Specification from SIG is finalized, but it still remains to be implemented by most phone manufacturers / vendors.

Best regards,
Karl