Connect your hearing aid via Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a radio technology used for transmitting between devices over short distances by radio. Ericsson was the lead developer, with Nokia and Intel adding more parts. Today, Bluetooth forms the interface between a large number of different small devices and accessories. It replaces a cable connection between them.

The properties of Bluetooth technology:

• 2.4GHz transmission frequency
• WLAN, cordless phones and microwaves are potential sources of interference for Bluetooth.
• If two Bluetooth devices are paired, this connection remains in the "memory" even if these devices move out of reception range. This happens until the connection is cleared (by resetting the device). In some cases, several connections like these may exist at the same time.
• The range varies according to the performance of the transmitter and receiver unit. Bluetooth is divided into three different classes, for which different ranges can be obtained. Flow rate is usually measured in open air, where there are no sources of attenuation. The range is reduced by doors, walls and so on. In most applications (mobile phone, headphones, earphones), Bluetooth class 3 is used, as it requires the lowest power of around 1mW, which means a range of around 10m is possible outdoors. For devices with a power connection, obviously better classes can be used, as power is not very important.

Bluetooth hearing aids, like our Ampli-Connect line, can be connected wirelessly like other devices to all electronic devices equipped with Bluetooth, such as mobile phones, televisions, computers and any other audio playback devices. The sound reaches the ears directly through the hearing aids in a simple and direct way. You can receive phone calls, listen to TV audio or music from your computer.

You can ask the hearing care technician for information while purchasing the hearing aid on its Bluetooth compatibility. In general, the most recent devices are enabled with bluetooth technology through which you can connect to the different technological devices through settings or through the provider's app.

Bluetooth hearing aids use Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology. Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is a low energy bluetooth that is perfect for ensuring undetected power consumption with delay. The battery power of the hearing aid can drain more quickly when Bluetooth is enabled, but there are workarounds. The low energy hearing aids on the market offer a high level of performance and connectivity and can be easily recharged.

Once you make sure that your hearing aid has the bluetooth function it is necessary to consult the reference manual and follow its recommendations.

Either way, hearing care professionals will be happy to help clients connect their hearing aids.

To activate the hearing aid, it must be restarted and placed near the device you intend to connect. Then wait a few minutes waiting for the association to be confirmed.

To connect your hearing aid you need to activate the bluetooh of devices such as TV, PC, etc. that you intend to link.

In case you want to connect your hearing aid to an Apple device, you need to access the settings, find the Bluetooh section and connect your hearing aids if it is possible. For Apple devices there is no need for an app. For Android, however, an app is required.

The bluetooth function can be deactivated directly from the settings, breaking the connection between the two devices.