Oticon Intent Hearing Aid Review

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Oticon Intent Hearing Aid Review
Dr. Rachael Cook, audiologist at Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix, Arizona, reviews the new Oticon Intent hearing aid.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:24 Finding a Hearing Care Provider
02:07 Oticon Intent Tech Levels
03:27 Batteries and Charging
07:05 Look and Style
08:36 New Smart Receivers
10:34 Processing Updates
15:06 Compatibility and Connectivity
17:59 Oticon Companion App
18:26 Final Thoughts- Drawbacks
19:31 Final Thoughts- Benefits
21:11 Overall Thoughts

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@CTripodi1965 Ай бұрын

I have the Oticon Intent 2. These are my first hearing aids so I cannot compare it to anything else. What I have experienced is now I can hear in any direction the full range of any sound. Tinnitus is what led me to hearing aids, the ringing has gotten worse and my mid to higher frequency ranges were suffering. I had a hard time hearing dialog on the TV and movies as well as carrying a conversation in public. If someone was speaking to me from a distance, I could not understand half of what was said. That has all changed now due to the Oticon hearing aids. I can now hear every creak in wood flooring and the sounds an engine makes when just turned off. I cannot believe how good my muscle car's engine and exhaust sounds. I also love music, and play guitar, electric 99.9% of the time. I could not hear the full range of tone of songs or the guitar when I was playing, especially using dirt pedals (distortion & fuzz). Now I can hear it, the bass is more defined, and I can hear the full range, which blew me away because I had no idea what I was missing. These hearing aids are a life changer and a real blessing to me. The charging & charger is great for me. The battery life is amazing, sometimes I am up over 16 hours, close to 20 hours and the hearing aids are still going. Cleaning them are a breeze, takes a few minutes every time. The biggest and really only drawback is the LE Audio. My Pixel 7 phone is LE Audio compatible, but it's a pain to keep it connected to LE Audio at all times, especially if I am switching my phone to wired for song playback in my car or work van. It has trouble connecting back to LE Audio. I have to turn off the hearing aids to get it to sync, this may take a few attempts to get connected. I think it's more of a Pixel 7 issue than an Oticon issue. I have emailed Oticon about it, I hope for an update for flawless connection to LE Audio all the time. The sound quality is better with LE Audio, even when using the phone. Thank you for the review, I am learning so much about these hearing aids. It seems my audiologist made the right choice.

@rachaelcookaud2695 Ай бұрын

Love to hear it, thanks for sharing!

@kippywylie Ай бұрын

So glad I found your comment because some of this mirrors my life. I'm not a musician but my wife and I are enjoying ballroom dancing. Prior to getting my first Oticon Opn1 hearing aids several years ago I could not detect the beat on many songs on the dance floor so I was not having fun. Now, even with the 6 year old Opn1 hearing aids it's much improved. But next week I have my audiologist appointment and I intend to get the Intent 1 since at 74 my hearing has considerably been in decline. I too have a Pixel 7 (not Pro) and often use Android Auto in the car... But wired and wireless AA, so this might be a minor annoyance. Thanks

@PTGStyle201O Ай бұрын

Hello, thanks for your review. How do you know the Hearing Aids are Connected with LE? I have a Pixel 8 Pro and the Intent and I cannot See how its Connected. Do you have to Connect IT via "Hearing Aids" Connection or Just via normal Bluetooth? Thanks for the Info.

@CTripodi1965 Ай бұрын

@@PTGStyle201O, It should be in your Bluetooth settings under your hear aids, just hit the setting icon besides the hearing aids, that is how I found out about LE Audio. Since you have a Pixel 8, it should show up, it may not be turned on. It may take several tries, but it will eventually connect. Sometimes it will take once or if you get lucky, automatically when you turn the hearing aids for the first time for the day. Good luck.

@stevesimons2641 Ай бұрын

I need the lid. I have all three: kids, pets, travel for work. Also the dang thing is so bright at night I have to put it in a drawer.

@kippywylie Ай бұрын

Thank You. Next week I'm heading in to my audiologist for a replacement to my older Opn1 Oticon devices. My priorities are conversations in noisy environment, support for tinnitus. Somewhat lower on my priorities are Bluetooth streaming and charging times. I must have Oticons "Find my hearing aid" feature since I lose this things a couple times a year.

@karlaatherton Ай бұрын

Great review, may be when the time comes to replace my current HAs, I will gove Oticon a try

@patm5336 Ай бұрын

I have had my new Oticon Intent hearing aids for about 2 months. These are the first hearing aids I have ever had. WOW, what a wonderful difference they make. Very easy to use. I like the 4D and the AI assist. I particularly enjoy using the app which connects my hearing aid to my Samsung Android phone which can also connect to my car! The Bluetooth connection really is great and I can use it whenever I need it. The battery check and the sound regulator on the app are very easy to use . I agree that it would be great if the upcoming travel charger would have a lid on it! Thanks for the great video. Very timely and well done!

@patm5336 Ай бұрын

BTY, I neglected to mention that my hearing aids fit very well! I don't even remember hat I'm wearing them. Also, no one even recognizes that I'm wearing them. Also, charging is a breeze. Hope I still like them months from now, but time will tell. Best to all.

@kippywylie Ай бұрын

@@patm5336I've got my audiologist appointment next week and I intend to upgrade from my older Oticon Opn1 hearing aids to the intents. I suspect she will be urging me to swith to a molded custom fit instead of usual plastic domes. Which do you have? I'm reluctant to go with the molds because the idea just seems like a stuffed ear canal

@slerickson01 26 күн бұрын

Well I am going to get the Intent 1’s. I have profound loss and these are the ones the VA audiologist is recommending. I hope they are highly sweat proof.

@tripflycfi Ай бұрын

I’m in the market and two generations back with Oticon. The lack of local battery changing may be a deal breaker. Of all of the HA’s I have had (quite a few), the Oticon product has needed more service than the others. The performance is good but the durability has been marginal

@lauramaeda7214 Ай бұрын

I trialed Oticon Real before purchasing Phonak Audeo Lumity. While all these changes in the Intent seem like a major improvement, it still does not seem like a good time for upgrading. The removal of the replaceable rechargeable battery locally is an option is disappointing. The Intent charging case is not what i hoped for. For me, there was a significant difference in the way the Oticon Real sounds in comparison to the Phonak. Overall, the features of the Phonak better suited my needs. With all the positive feedback regarding the Oticon Intent, i has hoping for a clearer solution and overall obviously improved experience but that doesn’t appear to be the case. I guess it is a good thing that i have time on my warranty to wait and see if the next version of the Intent will have new features that better suit my needs.

@kippywylie Ай бұрын

But.... The Phonak does not have the "Find my hearing aid" feature in the phone app? Over the years I've needed this several times with misplaced hearing aids (Oticon Opn1)

@mike9119 15 күн бұрын

I would hope they would add the Auracast to existing ones that already have LE in them now instead of not using the technology in them now.

@kaylasmusic Ай бұрын

OMG ALL the manufacturers need those smart receivers!!, what about if you have embedded molds?

@MichaelEAConn Ай бұрын

Changing from CICs to explore RIC style introduces a lot of new variables -- for the first time I'm experiencing this 'blinder effect'! Whilst it is useful to focus in sound, I'm finding it excludes a lot that I've been previously used to hearing. I can appreciate how getting RICs for the first time after not hearing well for a long time though would be very empowering with a focused strong voice as previous surround sounds weren't as appreciated. I'm curious to explore this 4D and motion detect sound. It sounds (haha) like a novel approach which could work well for some. Thanks for the review!

@rachaelcookaud2695 Ай бұрын

So true! Glad you could tune in and keep me in the loop! 😉

@ON-gi6ly Ай бұрын

Also changing from CIC to RIc. Could you kindly explain what model you are using and what exactly the "blinder effect" you mean? And in what specific situation it happens? Thank you.

@MichaelEAConn Ай бұрын

@@ON-gi6ly everyone’s experience is going to be different but you do you. I’ve trialed the Phonak Lumity RIC. As it has two microphones on each aid, it can better detect where sound is coming from. By default Phonak’s approach is when in louder noises (restaurants, exhibition floor at expo, noisy streets, etc) is to deprioritize sound from behind and to the sides (it assumes you’re looking at your preferred sound source). To me this feels like a sound wall dampening out other sides. Others call it blinders (like a horse’s eye blinders). The settings can be adjusted to what your preferences are too. As I’m not used to a focused sound, this is disorientating and takes time to adjust. It’s a question of how disorienting you find it and how quickly you adjust. If someone is getting aids for the first time, they are coming from a situation where they didn’t hear anything before. This is different to CIC where we heard everything before but had challenges isolating.

@newengland8126 Ай бұрын

Instead of giving you 48 hours of battery life with the bigger battery, they probably reserve 15 or 20% at the top and bottom of the charge cycle. As battery ages, some of the reserve can be unlocked and the user sees consistency over the five year life.

@tylerhughes4814 Ай бұрын

Another comparison between Phonak Audeo Lumity and these would be welcomed. There isn’t an updated video from anyone in the last 2 years.

@rachaelcookaud2695 Ай бұрын

We will likely do another comparison product after Phonak launches a new product since it’s been nearly two years since their last launch (which I’m not sad about). So stay tuned in August since that’s typically when manufacturers make launch announcements.

@jeremysellors1292 Ай бұрын

I would like to have hearing aids based on the Apple AirPods Pro design. With the addition of custom ear moulds and otoacustic emissions profile.

@St3fwithanF Ай бұрын

I was so bummed they don’t have pink anymore! I upgraded from the more and love them so far… i miss the pink though and the new receivers fit weird with the extra curve they’re awkward on my ears with molds, but sound quality is pretty amazing.

@kenm.6230 Ай бұрын

Do these really work better with an Android phone than past models which were terrible staying linked?

@mjseppo Ай бұрын

Does it need a hissterectomy (roll of highs to stop audible thermal noise/ hiss) like previous demant models?

@katepollard-vithanage889 Ай бұрын

I wonder if this new HA will have better quality with talking on the phone with Bluetooth. I have Oticon More and many people say they can’t hear me well and I’ve been back many times to get this to be tweaked and still isn’t resolved. Very frustrating.

@lewis71980 Ай бұрын

If I only need a single hearing aid, Will I be able to have my left normal bluetooth earbud and right hearing aid and get sound through both simultaneously on an Android Mobile phone? Also would I be able to do the same on a Windows 11 laptop? Or would you recommend I wear a hearing aid in my good ear too?

@rachaelcookaud2695 Ай бұрын

Unfortunately there is no good way at the moment to navigate a single hearing aid and single headphone. Has to be a set of both, or streamed only into one device.

@inquisitivearchivist 21 күн бұрын

I have pink mores and have upgraded to the intents. I was disappointed there was not a pink color option anymore :(

@JRock-vf4fw 6 күн бұрын

Your quick thoughts on Zip hearing?

@MrJKrafft Ай бұрын

I m getting a HA in the next week or two and was figuring on the Phonak L90 with a BiCros setup as my one ear has no audio nerve at all. would you say the Oticon Intent 4D would work better or the Phonak L 90? I am going to a best practices audiologist so hopefully she is in tune with both. Also I am a android user that likes technology

@faithbetow2815 Ай бұрын

i just got my intents a month ago ish i guess from widex evoke 440s and omg the difference. i got the blue ones. i wish they had more colors for the adult aids. you can see them anyway even if you get "hair colored" ones lol. might as well get a fun color 🤷🏼‍♀ I want purple 😢

@thomasbancroft501 Ай бұрын

How will they work for hearing bird songs? Will they work better than Oticon Real? Can they offer improvements in hearing nature? Many birds have songs that run in the 6,000 hertz to 10,000 hertz range. Will these be better than Oticon Real? Thank you.

@jenniferdowney6578 Ай бұрын

I couldn't get on with the Intents at all. Went back to the Reals.

@_SYDNA_ Ай бұрын

How many alternate programs does Oticon provide for the Intent? Is there still one for music? Is there a "comfort" setting like Widex has to take the edge off now and then?

@meric12131415 Ай бұрын

Ah yes oticon my music still exists

@_SYDNA_ Ай бұрын

@@meric12131415 Thanks for the response.

@Brother-Luke Ай бұрын

Would the 4D sensor work with just one hearing aid? I have mild high frequency hearing loss in my left, about 35/40db from 1k to 4k and normal in my right.

@JustHumblePerson Ай бұрын

I am "SSD" (or more exactly: assymetrical) with CI on poorer ear and I am also curious about its potential to monaural users.

@rhemeon Ай бұрын

I have an intent 2 in my left ear. It's my first hearing aid so I'm no expert. All I can say it simply works. Conversations are a breeze, music sounds great, I know the direction the sound is coming from and I forget I'm wearing it. I put in on at 6:30am, stick on the charger at 9:30pm and the app says I still have 12hrs of battery life. All in all I am very happy with it. G.H

@Brother-Luke Ай бұрын

@rhemeon do you only have hearing loss in one ear as well? Is it high frequency loss? Do you feel like you get the frequencys back? I'm debating if it's worth me getting one with only mild loss in one ear. I'm new to this as well.

@rhemeon Ай бұрын

@@Brother-Luke hello, yes hearing loss in only left ear. Music sounds great and voices from people and t.v are sooo much easier to understand now. Should have done this years ago. The more I wear it the better things sound. Cheers, G.H

@doradaisy5 Ай бұрын

I think the information you provide is great. In future presentations, please stop jerking up and down so much. I found it hard to watch, it was so distracting. I just listened to you. I'm 75, so that can explain why it bothers me.

@bob-N4REE Ай бұрын

does Oticon support standard Bluetooth, sometimes called "Bluetooth Classic?"

@rachaelcookaud2695 Ай бұрын

No. But it will support LE Audio coming up that will make it easy to retrofit TVs, laptops, tablets and more to transmit wireless audio. If you want classic currently, you’ll need to use a Connect Clip as an intermediary device.