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Your Pixel's built-in PA system is finally easy to find in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4
Android Authority • • general
Key Points:
- Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 introduces easier access to the Voice Broadcast feature, allowing Pixel users to transmit their voice over private Bluetooth LE Audio networks.
- Voice Broadcast acts like a personal PA system, enabling users to share audio privately with others whose devices support Bluetooth LE Audio.
- This feature builds on existing Auracast-based media sharing but expands it beyond media to include voice transmission, previously available but only via Developer Settings.
- Users can now add a Quick Settings tile for direct access to Voice Broadcast and secure sessions with passwords to prevent unauthorized listening.
- The feature is currently in beta with no confirmed release date for wider Pixel device availability.
