Yes! We’ve found that hearing aid users benefit from the audio enhancement provided through the AudioFetch app. Listeners simply connect the hearing aid to their smartphone via bluetooth, a feature supported by most of the major hearing aid manufacturers, including Oticon, Phonak, GN ReSound, Widex, etc.

Not necessarily. Most venues find that allowing their guests to listen using headphones plugged into their smartphone or tablet reduces noise pollution for other guests.

But there are other uses for AudioFetch. If you would like to broadcast the same audio to a larger room or maybe have folks listen in from another nearby room, you can use Bluetooth speakers. It works similar to using headphones–simply download the AudioFetch app, connect to the local WiFi network, pair the device with the Bluetooth speaker, and start streaming!

Although it may seem like everyone and their baby has a smartphone, we know that’s not really the case! Try asking your congregation (if you are a church) or customers (if you are another type of organization or business) to donate their unused phones. You might be surprised at how many people have old smartphones lying around, and would be happy to get rid of them.

We provide you with materials that let your guests know AudioFetch is available at your business, along with instructions on how to use it.

The materials are different for each venue. If you are a sports bar or restaurant, we’ll send you window clings and table tents. If you are a fitness studio, you’ll get equipment cling and fliers. Churches and other venues receive a digital package with several options for posters, announcements on programs or newsletters, and other signage.
 
Do you need something specific? Just ask! Our team will work with you to create the signage you need.

Yes. Purchase of AudioFetch includes free access to cloud-based metrics showing usage of your particular AudioFetch to include numbers of users, session durations, channels listened to, ad clicks, and other helpful metrics.

Yes. Purchase of AudioFetch includes free ad portal access for posting your message, logo, and other information. When the user taps the ad, they can be directed to a website, e-mail address, phone number, or all three as configured by the system owner. The ad portal is effective and easy to use.

Yes! The AudioFetch App operates with most Android and Apple hardware and operating systems in the industry. Future unlimited Apple and Android App and software updates are included with purchase of AudioFetch.

Switching to a different channel in the AudioFetch app is simple. Just slide left or right until you get to the desired channel number, corresponding to the TV or audio source you’d like to listen to. You should see a sign on the TV indicating the channel number.  

The AudioFetch technology has an extremely small footprint. Whether it’s the Fetch Lite product with its low profile, the expandable Signature line, or the very tiny FetchExpress. You could locate the AudioFetch technology above your ceiling tiles if you’re providing TV audio. You could also install it on an equipment rack. We’re able to provide rack-mounting equipment for your AudioFetch product. 

Software updates to the AudioFetch hardware are rare. But when they do occur, they are accomplished automatically by pushing over the air updates through the internet to automatically update your AudioFetch hardware.

AudioFetch does not use much of your WIFi bandwidth. It’s only about 100 kilobit stream per listener. We provide a free utility that will help you map your bandwidth consumption for your AudioFetch application and usage.

We pride ourselves at AudioFetch that we will be able to integrate AudioFetch to your facility’s WiFi network. We’ve deployed AudioFetch in some of the most technical WiFi installations in corporate environments, universities, medical facilities, hospitals, etc. 

We are the manufacturers and developers of AudioFetch and you will get many support resources. Our IT App Note is a start, but you’ll also get a real live person to help talk you through integration AudioFetch to your WiFi network if there are additional challenges.

WiFi Network general considerations include:
– High-end consumer-grade equipment at a minimum for smaller facilities, small business/enterprise equipment for medium or large facilities
– 300 Mbps N mode minimum
– Dual band (2.4GHz/5GHz) recommended
– Access Point with adequate WiFi range for facility
– Quality of Service and per-user bandwidth limits should be set
– Wired/Ethernet portion of network should be gigabit-capable if heavily used