Tauck claims that they are working wit VOX to add Bluetooth to the units but I don't think the new units are out yet. You can purchase a small unit that plugs into the earphone outlet and creates a Bluetooth network. Then, you can connect your earbuds to that dongle.
Note that this does not work for Bluetooth hearing aids. Hearing aids use a different version of Bluetooth, known as Bluetooth LE (Low Energy) and that is not compatible with regular Bluetooth.
If you go to the Vox USA website https://voxnetworkusa.com/ you'll see their current line of devices. We had rechargeable ones on river cruises- each cabin had a two-unit charger- several years ago. At one time Vox was working on or had a prototype WiFi-based version, but it required the TD/guide to carry a fairly large master unit, and also required that the users have cell phones or tablets with WiFi and ear pieces.
Vox Group (Vox Solutions) has a few more models, one, the Vox Aura, has AI assisted translation, but I didn't see any WiFi-based systems https://voxtours.com/group-guiding-solutions/
Before getting hearing aids, I used a small Bluetooth transmitter to send audio from the Vox to my ear buds. But as I have posted before, the only way to ensure the Vox will work with hearing aids (or ear buds) is to use the Vox with a Bluetooth device specifically designed to work with your hearing aids (or ear buds). You may need a small power bank if the device is not self-powered. That is what I do.
You could also possible use an iPhone (or iPad) to connect the vox to your (Apple) earbuds (or certain brands of hearing aids.) Since newer iPhones don't have a mic jack, you will need a USB-C to microphone adapter and a short cord with 1/4" male - male plugs at each end cord to connect the Vox to your iPhone. I don't have an iPhone and my iPad is a bit too large or heavy to carry around. My iPad is one of the few devices that connects directly with my Phonak brand hearing aids- my small power bank and Phonak (TV) adapter shown below are lighter and smaller.
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Tauck claims that they are working wit VOX to add Bluetooth to the units but I don't think the new units are out yet. You can purchase a small unit that plugs into the earphone outlet and creates a Bluetooth network. Then, you can connect your earbuds to that dongle.
Note that this does not work for Bluetooth hearing aids. Hearing aids use a different version of Bluetooth, known as Bluetooth LE (Low Energy) and that is not compatible with regular Bluetooth.
My last tour was early llast month. The Vox's were new in that they were rechargeable, rather than using disposable batteries, but no bluetooth.
If you go to the Vox USA website https://voxnetworkusa.com/ you'll see their current line of devices. We had rechargeable ones on river cruises- each cabin had a two-unit charger- several years ago. At one time Vox was working on or had a prototype WiFi-based version, but it required the TD/guide to carry a fairly large master unit, and also required that the users have cell phones or tablets with WiFi and ear pieces.
Vox Group (Vox Solutions) has a few more models, one, the Vox Aura, has AI assisted translation, but I didn't see any WiFi-based systems https://voxtours.com/group-guiding-solutions/
Before getting hearing aids, I used a small Bluetooth transmitter to send audio from the Vox to my ear buds. But as I have posted before, the only way to ensure the Vox will work with hearing aids (or ear buds) is to use the Vox with a Bluetooth device specifically designed to work with your hearing aids (or ear buds). You may need a small power bank if the device is not self-powered. That is what I do.
You could also possible use an iPhone (or iPad) to connect the vox to your (Apple) earbuds (or certain brands of hearing aids.) Since newer iPhones don't have a mic jack, you will need a USB-C to microphone adapter and a short cord with 1/4" male - male plugs at each end cord to connect the Vox to your iPhone. I don't have an iPhone and my iPad is a bit too large or heavy to carry around. My iPad is one of the few devices that connects directly with my Phonak brand hearing aids- my small power bank and Phonak (TV) adapter shown below are lighter and smaller.
Thanks so much - I'll dig out my old wired ones and pack them 😁 .