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YOUR FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS HEARING AID CONNECTIVITY CENTER

Universal connectivity is the new buzzword in hearing technology. That means your hearing aid can connect to your iOS®, Android™ or other Bluetooth®-enabled devices, including your smartphone, to enhance your overall hearing experience. Enjoy hands-free calling, answering or rejecting calls with the touch of a button. You can listen to music, switch to an incoming call, pair multiple devices and more, all through your hearing aids.


The steps to using your smartphone with your hearing aids varies by model of hearing aid and by smartphone. Here are some general instructions:

Connecting Your Hearing Aids to an iPhone

Follow these steps to connect your hearing aids to your iPhone:

  1. Make sure you have a fresh battery in your hearing aid but leave the battery doors open so it’s not powered up.
  2. On your iPhone, go to "Settings", then "Bluetooth", and make sure it is turned on.
  3. Close the battery door to power up your hearing aid so your iPhone can detect it.
  4. Then on your phone, go to "Settings", "General", and "Accessibility".
  5. Under "accessibility Tap the "MFI Hearing Devices" option.
  6. Tap on the name and model number of your hearing aid when it appears. Your hearing aid will have a check mark next to it once it is connected to your phone.
  7. Tap "Pair" to complete the connection. If you are pairing two hearing aids, you will receive two pairing requests.

You can also visit Apple’s website to:

  • Check if your hearing aids are iPhone compatible.
  • See more detailed instructions on how to set up your hearing aids.
connecting hearing aids to an iPhone

Connecting to an Android® phone

Many smartphone-compatible hearing aids work with Android phones. However, not all hearing aid models will work with all Android phones. Check your hearing aid user guide or your manufacturer’s website (links below) for a list of Android phones that will work with your hearing aids.

TruHearing

Oticon

Phonak

ReSound

Starkey

Widex

With most hearing aid models, you will need to purchase a separate phone clip accessory in order to stream phone calls, music, and other audio to your hearing aids. However, even without a Bluetooth accessory, you can still use many of the other smartphone features are available through the app, such as changing volume and switching programs.

Smart Hearing Aid apps

Many hearing aid manufacturers now offer their own apps as a way to easily control your hearing aids, adjust and control your settings, access features, or even allow your hearing care professional to adjust your hearing aids remotely. In order to take full advantage of the smartphone features, you will need to download the app specific to your hearing aid from the Apple App Store (for iPhones) or Google Play for (Android phones).


myPhonak App

The myPhonak app provides more control and flexibility for your hearing aids using Bluetooth® connectivity. You can personalize your hearing experience by fine-tuning sound settings and creating your own custom programs. You can also get real-time hearing aid adjustments remotely by your hearing care professional.

Compatibility: Only compatible with hearing aids with Bluetooth© connectivity.

Resound Apps

ReSound wireless hearing aids enable you to stream audio directly from your smartphone or tablet and personalize your sound on the go with the ReSound apps.

ReSound Smart 3D (3D models): App Store | Google Play

ReSound Smart: App Store | Google Play

Use the ReSound Smart app with the following hearing aid models:



ReSound LiNX² 

ReSound LiNX

ReSound LiNX TS

ReSound ENZO²

ReSound ENZO

ReSound Up Smart

Oticon ON app

Oticon On: App Store | Google Play

The Polaris™, Velox S™ and Velox™ platforms' TwinLink™ technologies enable advanced connections to a whole world of wireless devices and solutions. Stream your TV's audio directly to your hearing aids, or adjust the volume discreetly with a tiny Remote Control. With the Oticon ON app, you can set personal listening goals and follow your daily hearing aid use through HearingFitness™.

Oticon ON enables your hearing aids to interact with other Internet-connected devices and services. Trigger your lights, home alarm or smart thermostat when you turn your hearing aids on or off. Tell your hearing aids to notify you when your battery is low, the laundry is finished, or someone's at the door.

https://www.oticon.com/-/media/oticon-us/main/download-center/opn-wireless-connectivity/ifu/15555-10092-opn-re-pairing-guide.pdf


https://www.oticon.com/support/how-to/hearing-aid-app

Starkey TruLink app

Starkey TruLink: App Store | Google Play

The TruLink hearing control app works with the Halo line of Starkey hearing aids to stream phone calls, music, videos and more with no background buzzing or whistling.


https://www.starkey.com/hearing-aids/apps/trulink-hearing-control/overview

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhoG4TIMx5A

TruHearing app

TruHearing: App Store | Google Play

The TruHearing app gives you everything you need to enjoy your hearing aids to the fullest by letting you tailor your personal preferences discreetly on your smartphone. Get motivated to do more by seeing Health Insights about your physical, social, and hearing activities. You don’t have to leave home to stay in touch with your Hearing Care Professional. The TruHearing app lets you get support when you need it – even when you can’t make a visit in person.


https://www.truhearing.com/truhearingapp


https://www.truhearing.com/getstarted/using-your-hearing-aids-with-a-smartphone/

Signia app

 

Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.signia.rta&hl=en_US&gl=US

Apple:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/signia-app/id1316911473

 

The Signia app gives you everything you need to enjoy your hearing aids to the fullest, tailored to your personal preferences: audio streaming, remote control and remote support. All you need is your smartphone.

Easy to use, it lets you discreetly control the volume and other settings while streaming audio directly into your ears.

With the Signia app, you can also get immediate support whenever and wherever you need it with the new Signia Assistant.

Using artificial intelligence, the Signia Assistant learns your preferences to give you the most personal hearing experience possible and to support you in challenging situations.


https://www.signia.net/en/connectivity/signia-app

https://www.signia.is/direct-streaming/

connecting hearing aids to signia app

Other Apps


In addition to apps designed specifically for hearing aids, there are many other apps that can enhance your hearing experience. Here are a few to try:


  • Clear Captions: automatically creates captions for your phone calls
  • Tunity: audio from any live TV program without an intermediary device
  • Sound Alert: alerts you to sounds like the doorbell, smoke alarms, etc. that you might not hear
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