Many of today's hearing aids can be paired with your iPhone or Android mobile phone through Bluetooth connectivity. This feature allows you to control the volume, adjust your sound preferences, and select specific hearing programs tailored to different environments. In addition to giving you complete control over how you hear, many smartphone-compatible hearing aids also allow you to:

• Stream calls and listen to music directly from your phone
• Keep a hearing diary, check battery life, and receive remote support
• Use cutting-edge features like language translation, health monitoring, and fall detection

Connecting your hearing aids to your smartphone depends on the model of both your hearing aids and your mobile device. For your convenience, we’ve outlined the steps to connect your hearing aids to iPhone and Android phones.

Download the Smartphone App

Each hearing aid manufacturer offers its own app, which you can download for free from the App Store or Google Play. Below are the links for the eight major manufacturers we work with at hear.com:

• hear.com Horizon: App Store (iPhone) | Google Play (Android)
• Signia: App Store (iPhone) | Google Play (Android)
• Starkey: App Store (iPhone) | Google Play (Android)
• Sony | Hearing Control: App Store (iPhone) | Google Play (Android)
• Oticon: App Store (iPhone) | Google Play (Android)
• ReSound: App Store (iPhone) | Google Play (Android)
• Phonak: App Store (iPhone) | Google Play (Android)
• Widex: App Store (iPhone) | Google Play (Android)
• Rexton: App Store (iPhone) | Google Play (Android)
• Unitron: App Store (iPhone) | Google Play (Android)

Connecting to your iPhone

1. Ensure Bluetooth is turned on: Settings > Bluetooth
2. Place your hearing aids in the charger for approximately 20 seconds
3. Open Settings on your phone
4. Go to Accessibility
5. Tap on Hearing Devices
6. Select your hearing aids from the list
7. Remove the hearing aids from the charger and turn them on
8. Tap Connect or Pair when prompted on your phone

Here’s a short video that shows exactly how to connect your hear.com hearing aids to your iPhone:

For other hearing aid brands, the specific steps may vary slightly, but the general process is similar. You can also visit Apple’s website to check compatibility and find detailed instructions.

Connecting to Your Android Mobile Phone

Note: Not all hearing aid models are compatible with Android devices. Please consult your user manual, check the manufacturer’s website, or ask your hear.com hearing consultant to confirm compatibility.

1. Turn on your hearing aids
2. Open Google Play and download the app specific to your hearing aid brand (if available). The app may guide you through the pairing process
3. If not guided by the app, go to Settings on your phone
4. Tap Connected devices > Pair new device
5. Choose your hearing aid from the list of available devices
6. If you have two hearing aids: Wait for the first one to connect, then select the second from the list

Here’s a video demonstration of how to connect your hear.com hearing aids to an Android device:

Still Have Questions?

If you need additional help connecting your hearing aids to your phone, please call us at 888-780-3450 or click here to chat with us online—we’re happy to assist you.