Hearing Aid Bluetooth LE Audio

[@lauramaeda7214]

Bluetooth has been a lifesaver. I selected Phonak due to Bluetooth connectivity features. It does drain batteries though and I can’t make it through my waking hours without having to put my devices back in the charger to get through my day. I can’t wait until i have devices with Bluetooth LE audio to have the additional benefits you mentioned in today’s video.

[@larryroelofs336]

Thanks again for a great lesson. I look forward to all hearing aid manufacturers utilizing LE Audio. Especially, if it would allow me to simultaneously connect to my iPhone and iPad. Right now I have Phonak aids for that reason, but would love to see other manufacturers do the same.

[@brianerock]

I think you meant that Harry Bluetooth was king of Denmark and Norway from 958 - 986 AD, not “from 1958 to 1986”. 😂 In those years, it was Harry Bluetooth the XXXVII who was King of IKEA (jk).

[@samzhang486]

Yup!! 😂

[@jazzcats1000]

Hopefully we'll start seeing LE Audio adapters coming onto the market soon. I'd hate having to spend yet another $1000 to a new LE Audio compatible phone or tablet.

[@JeremyTaylorNZ]

Damn, those Norwegian kings were dressing pretty hardcore in 1986

[@naterife8871]

Thanks for the information. I will be up dating my hearing aids and will be ready for this.

[@mr_mr]

The text on the video was correct, but you may have misread it in the voiceover. Bluetooth is not "shortwave" but it is "short range". Conversely the shortwave band of the radio spectrum, typically between 1.6 and 30 MHz, and is used for long-distance communication.

[@arikonikoff2234]

When will Apple switch the iPhone to LE Audio. I’ve got the Nexia aids and am waiting for Apple to apply the new codec so that I can take advantage of LE Audio. What phones were you able to test on in your trials?

[@mlindstrom7242]

Bluetooth multi-stream audio should also make Bluetooth headphones way nicer in video games with voice chat, switching between music and Teams/Zoom meetings, and even switching between phone+computer audio. Because it'll let you have not just separate audio streams to each earbud independently, but also separate microphone streams from each earbud and separately. No longer need to constantly switch modes between mic+mono audio for video chats and stereo audio for music.

[@Slimfast52]

Thanks for a great technical explanation of Bluetooth le audio. I just got a pair of Phonak hearing aids for the Bluetooth Classic but my battery drains before the day is out. I am seriously discussing changing back to Oticon. I would get the Intent 1. I especially like the idea of BT le audio. Can you recommend any le audio transmitters for use with a Mac computer. I already have the Oticon tv streamer 3 for my tv and would like to leave it connected. Thanks so much. Paul

[@mrfriki]

Have the Resound Nexia problems with BT LE Audio on Samsung Galaxy S23 and S24 devices been fixed yet?

[@BertP454]

I wonder if my Iphone 15 is compatable with this new Bluetooth LE Audio?

[@garycarrer773]

Great info but Bluetooth was around till 986 AD, not 1986 I know it was old but I didn't think it was that old. Just purchase a set of hearing aids with Bluetooth LE I'm looking forward to it again thanks

[@llg1]

I have a soundbar on my TV but to stream to my ha's I have to have a tv adapter. I would love to eliminate the need for the tv adapter for my Intent ha's but don't know how. Is this doable? How?

[@taranagnew436]

whith le audio, can you use your phone to select the broadcast you want, if so, can you link a demo of it working/switching broadcasts?

[@taranagnew436]

can bluetooth le switch between multiple paired devices based on whatever device is in use/active?

[@stevetate8476]

My church has Telecoil. I spoke with them months ago, but we can't find any information for required equipment for setting Auracast up. I have Resound hearing aids, which I got so I could use the system. Any ideas what do next?

[@catherinerogers5317]

Will this allow hearing aids to connect to other Bluetooth enabled devices without a manufacturer accessory? Like tv box?

[@424pugsley]

LE sounds great re range but do the new hearing aids have better sound than my AirPods? I stream to my AirPods bc the sound quality is far superior to my hearing aids.

[@dahorsefarm287]

I'm looking for Bluetooth transmitters with Bluetooth LE Audio and can not find any for sale in the US. Can someone HELP!

[@spbmanoji8383]

JPL tune 770 good?

[@craigvanasperen5751]

Which hearing aids have le audio?

[@fragranceandcooking]

Signia Charge and Go IX is one of them once the firmware update is provided

[@meric12131415]

As does the resound nexia

[@craigvanasperen5751]

Thanks

[@pronetopanic]

And Oticon Intent now.

[@Jestey6]

Phonak Audeo Lumity L90

[@SandeepYadav-tx4sy]

I have 100% loss in my right ear and 70% loss in my left ear but it is not by birth what should I do? Although my kokaliya is alright in both year hair in India doctor is saying cochlea off my right ear

[@jeffshamus1914]

Will LE audio do anything to allow tiny hearing aids that couldn't support Bluetooth in the past, support Bluetooth now?

[@bobb8423]

Re Sound if usless for android connectivity.

[@JelksCabaniss]

The wait is finally over? Really? So which Hearing Aid providers support Auracast currently? Do the Phonak Lumitys/Life? I heard they didn't.

[@fragranceandcooking]

Signia IX Charge and Go after firmware update

[@JeffErdmann]

My Jabra Enhance Pro 20 from Costco $1600 has this feature as well as Resound Nexie 9@@fragranceandcooking

[@pennypenpay]

So if I got a pair of hearing aids that had Bluetooth LE would I also have to upgrade my tech like my iPad, iPhone, etc., to ones that use this protocol or will those devices automatically upgrade to have Bluetooth LE?

[@pronetopanic]

Oticon Intent.

[@chachabooom5]

@@JeffErdmanndo you use your jabras with an android phone?

[@WaynoGur]

I have Widex Evoke hearing aids with a comdex interface for Bluetooth. I don't believe my hearing aids would be compatible with this, since they are several years old. There hasn't been an update to the hearing aid software for about 3 years. I would welcome something like this but to upgrade would be prohibitively expensive. I'll keep what I have till these die.

[@elsevillaart]

This is something as cool as 8k screens, you know them, but too expensive yet.

[@newengland8126]

Short Range Radio, not short wave radio.

[@OddiM]

King Bluetooth lived WHEN?!

[@ashishanurag3535]

Does it work for complete hearing loss?? Please respond…

[@meric12131415]

I'll admit Bluetooth le is great but I can't even stick my phone in my pocket without it cutting in and out it's not as stable basically

[@joshuacarpenter4477]

Dr. Cliff, could you do a future evaluation of BT hearing aids to see how much radiation they are putting out? Wearing these all days next to our heads might not be such a good thing. Haven't seen anyone else discuss this.

[@JeremyTaylorNZ]

wow, I just got a massive echo of all the cellphone fearmongering from a few years ago. Non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation such as radio waves used by Bluetooth devices will hurt you in exactly the same was as non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation from things coloured blue, ie light that looks blue. Not at all.

[@joshuacarpenter4477]

@@JeremyTaylorNZ Are you sure of that? There's studies (and YT videos) that show radiation from Apple Airpods that are beyond the safe levels recommended. The radiation passes from one ear into the other with the brain in-between. If its not recommended to hold a cell phone next to your head for hours at a time, what happens when BT hearing aids are worn all day? Its worth investigating.

[@lancelotkamaka2563]

I wish I can agree that the wait is finally over. It's not. All hearing aids needs to adopt to this le audio. It's so disappointing that this technology that will have a great impact for everyone is not quickly adopted. I can tell you numerours things I can do with this kind of audio. I am disappointed to the point of anger at the length of time this is taking. Will I be dead when it finally happens. Maybe that would be mercy to this endless pain of waiting. I've heard about this a little over four years? Somebody please kill me if I need to wait another four damned years. Totally ridiculous!

[@DasDevadas-lw9ev]

Agree Hearing aids is for Senior citizens and therefore being the main target users , their needs should be met first when designing without procrastination

[@bob-N4REE]

Bluetooth LE is great for the iPhone world. NOT so much for the Android world. Most Android phones do not support LE ... and Android has the majority smartphone market share worldwide. Why are so many hearing aid manufacturers catering to iPhone-only customers, and ignoring over half of their possible worldwide market share?

[@DodoDodo-eo2su]

I have no doubt, that new android phones will also be compatible.

[@78Gdam]

it appears that my s23 ultra is compatible with it probably higher-end flagships per usual