Rooms at UQ are equipped with 2 main types of listening systems for hearing-impaired people: Infrared (IR) listening systems and Auracast Broadcast

Infrared (IR) listening systems

Where you can use IR receivers at UQ

Receivers are compatible with all IR listening systems used in UQ lecture theatres.

If you need to, check the room for an IR transmitter device mounted on a wall towards the front of the room. The transmitter will look like one of the ones shown here:

Infrared transmitting devices

Borrowing an IR receiver

If you don't have your own IR listening device, you can borrow a free IR receiver to amplify sound from the room's audio system. You can use the receiver to listen with headphones.

To borrow a receiver, visit the Central AskUs Desk (Level 1, Central Library, St Lucia campus).

You can borrow a receiver for a semester.

Auracast broadcast systems

Auracast is a bluetooth audio broadcasting system that allows you to connect an Auracast-compatible device (such as headphones, earbuds, hearing aids or cochlear implants) to the sound system in some UQ teaching spaces. You can provide your own Aurcast-compatible device, or you can borrow a receiver if required.

Where you can use Auracast receivers at UQ

Auracast broadcasts are enabled in rooms at St Lucia campus that seat 300 or more people, along with selected other spaces. You can find Auracast receivers in the following rooms:

St Lucia

Building numberBuilding nameRoom numberAuracast broadcast ID
1Forgan Smithe2121-e212
1Forgan Smithe3011-e301
1Forgan Smithe3031-e303
1Forgan Smithe3561-e356
2Duhig Towerd1142-d114
3Steele2063-206
3Steele2373-237
3Steele2623-262
5Richards2075-207
9Michie2119-211
23Abel Smith10123-101
26Connell23226-232
32Gordon Greenwood30932-309
32Gordon Greenwood31032-310
32Gordon Greenwood31232-312
32Gordon Greenwood31332-313
32Gordon Greenwood40132-401
35Chamberlain10235-102
35Chamberlain20735-207
35Chamberlain21035-210
35Chamberlain21135-211
35Chamberlain21535-215
35Chamberlain40135-401
35Chamberlain43235-432
39Colin Clark10339-103
39Colin Clark10439-104
39Colin Clark10539-105
39Colin Clark20739-207
46Andrew N. Liveris23046-230
46Andrew N. Liveris24246-242
46Andrew N. Liveris24346-243
46Andrew N. Liveris34246-342
46Andrew N. Liveris34346-343
49Advanced Engineering 20049-200
50Hawken c20750-c207
50Hawkent10350-t103
50Hawkent10550-t105
50Hawken t20350-t203
65Skerman30565-305
76Molecular Biosciences22876-228
78General Purpose South22478-224
78General Purpose South42078-420
80Queensland Bioscience Precinct217180-2171
81Otto Hirschfeld31381-313
83Hartley Teaklec41283-c412
83Hartley Teaklec41383-c413
83Hartley Teaklec41583-c415
83Hartley Teaklec41683-c416
83Hartley Teaklec51183-c511
83Hartley Teaklec51283-c512
83Hartley Teaklec51683-c516
83Hartley Teakles30183-s301
83Hartley Teakles30283-s302
83Hartley Teakles52483-s304
84Therapies32584-325
84aTherapies Annexe30484a-304
84aTherapies Annexe40684a-406

 

Gatton

Building numberBuilding nameRoom numberAuracast broadcast ID
8107Plant Protection Building1168107-116
8111Plant Industries1138111-113
8150Animal Studies1538150-153
8159Computer Annexe1018159-101

 

Dutton Park 

Building numberBuilding nameRoom number Auracast broadcast ID
0870Pharmacy Australia Centre for Excellence50020870-5002
0870Pharmacy Australia Centre for Excellence50030870-5003
0870Pharmacy Australia Centre for Excellence50190870-5019

 

Herston

Building numberBuilding nameRoom number Auracast broadcast ID
0881Mayne Medical School4160881-416

 

Auracast broadcast ID

The Auracast Broadcast ID will be transmitted in a building-room format. For example, in Steele Building 3, Lecture Theatre 206, the Auracast broadcast ID will be 3-206.

How to connect your device

For standalone Auracast devices (headphones, earbuds, hearing aids, cochlear implants)

These are general instructions are for devices that can directly receive Auracast broadcasts without the need for an assistant mobile device. You may need to refer to your device's user manual for more specific instructions.

  1. Activate the Auracast device's scan mode. This may involve pressing a specific button or navigating through your device's options.
  2. Connect to the available auracast broadcast. Your device may connect automatically, or you may need to select the desired Auracast Broadcast ID from a list.

For Non-Auracast-compatible mobile devices and Auracast-compatible receiving devices

Follow these instructions if your mobile device does not support Auracast, though you have Auracast-compatible receiving device (such as headphones, earbuds, hearing aids, cochlear implants).

  1. Pair your Auracast-enabled receiver device with your mobile device via bluetooth.
  2. On your mobile device, open the designated Auracast app for your Auracast-compatible device.
  3. Scan for and connect to an available Auracast transmission.

For Auracast-compatible mobile devices and bluetooth headphones or earbuds

  1. Make sure your mobile device supports Auracast. Please note that iPhones do not currently support this feature.
  2. Connect your headphones or earbuds to your mobile device via bluetooth.
  3. Within your mobile device's bluetooth settings, select the cog settings icon corresponding with your headphones or earbuds.
  4. Select the Find a broadcast option, then select the required Auracast broadcast ID from the list.

Borrowing an Auracast receiver

If you do not have an Auracast-compatible device, you can borrow an Audeara Auracast receiver. You will need to provide your own headphones with a 3.5mm audio jack cable to connect to the receiver.

To borrow a receiver, submit an IT request. Receivers can be collected from the AskUs Desk (Level 1, Central Library, St Lucia campus).

You can borrow a receiver for as long as you need it while you're studying or working at UQ. You just need to set a return date when you borrow it.

How to connect an Audeara Auracast receiver

  1. Plug in your headphones or neck loop to the 3.5mm jack on the receiver.
  2. Make sure the control slider is set to RX.
    Illustration of the control slider with TX on the left and RX on the right.

  3. Triple-click the large multi-function button to enter Auracast Broadcast mode. The device's LED indicator should have a steady flashing purple light.
    Illustration of the multiofunction button - a big circular button in the centre of the device

  4. The Auracast device will automatically search for and connect to an auracast broadcast, if available. If multiple broadcasts are in range on the device, triple-click the receiver's multi-function button to switch between broadcasts.

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