Opera Aura - Dual-Mode: Watch TV & Answer Calls – Avantree Support

Dual Mode

Watch TV & Answer Calls

Keep the headphones connected to your TV through Auracast while also pairing them with your phone through Bluetooth.

One pair of headphones, two connections

Use Auracast for TV audio and Bluetooth for your phone. You can switch between them using the multifunction button.

TV Audio

Auracast

The headphones receive TV audio from the Opera Aura transmitter.

Phone Audio

Bluetooth

The headphones can also stay paired with your phone for calls.

Pair the Headphones with Your Phone

You only need to complete the Bluetooth pairing process the first time.

Turn On Bluetooth on Your Phone

Open your phone's Bluetooth settings and keep the device list open.

Enter Bluetooth Pairing Mode

With the headphones turned on, hold the power switch at Pair with Phone for 3 seconds.

Flashing red + blue = Bluetooth pairing

Select the Headphones on Your Phone

Select Opera Aura from your phone's Bluetooth device list.

Solid blue = Bluetooth connected

Switch Between TV & Bluetooth Audio

Once both connections are set up, use the multifunction button to choose which audio you want to hear.

Listen to TV Audio

Double-press the multifunction button to switch to Auracast.

Double-press → Auracast

Solid orange = Auracast connected

Listen to Bluetooth Audio

Double-press the multifunction button again to switch to Bluetooth.

Double-press → Bluetooth

Solid blue = Bluetooth connected

When a Call Comes In

Your phone can remain paired while you are listening to TV audio.

Incoming Call

You hear the incoming call notification through the headphones.

Answer the Call

Press the multifunction button once to answer.

Return to TV

After the call, double-press the multifunction button to switch back to Auracast TV audio if needed.

Remember: single press and double-press do different things

Press once to answer or end a phone call. Double-press to switch between Auracast and Bluetooth audio.

Phone Does Not Find the Headphones

Make sure Bluetooth is turned on on your phone.
Hold the power switch at Pair with Phone for 3 seconds.
Confirm the headphone LED is flashing red and blue.
Search again from your phone's Bluetooth settings.

Can't Hear TV Audio

Make sure the Opera Aura transmitter is powered on and receiving TV audio.
Double-press the multifunction button to switch to Auracast.
Wait for the headphones to reconnect to the Auracast broadcast.
Confirm the headphone LED becomes solid orange when connected to Auracast.

Can't Hear Phone Audio

Confirm Opera Aura is connected in your phone's Bluetooth settings.
Double-press the multifunction button to switch to Bluetooth audio.
Confirm the headphone LED is solid blue.
Raise the volume on both the phone and headphones.

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