MagSafe Hack Turns iPhone into Auracast Hub

Atitan is addressing the limited mainstream adoption of Auracast, particularly due to a lack of support from major players like Apple. The company is developing a compact transceiver, the splitR, designed to attach to an iPhone's MagSafe. This innovation will enable iPhones to function as Auracast devices, capable of both sending and receiving broadcasts, potentially bringing millions of devices into the Auracast ecosystem.

The splitR will also offer Auracast functionality to non-Apple devices through USB-C or 3.5mm connections. Users will control these features via the ConnectR app, set to launch on both the Apple App Store and Google Play in summer 2026. This app will allow users to discover broadcasts, manage connected devices, and create custom listening sessions, integrating with streaming platforms and adding social chat features.

Beyond personal use, Auracast, with solutions like the splitR, holds significant potential for enhancing accessibility. This includes providing dedicated audio streams at public venues like concerts and lectures or improving home television viewing for individuals with hearing impairments. Atitan plans to launch a Kickstarter campaign for the splitR in the coming months.