These apps are a great addition to hearing aids. I wear the Signia Pure 7NX RICs, and have never used the hearing aid buttons - I do it all with my app.
Could yo kindly tell me exactly what app you are using? The app (Signia App from the Apple app store) I have does a lot of things but, to me, the most important is the spatial configurator and, as far as Ian tell, it does absolutely nothing
@@jameslommel4602 I use the Signia app from the Android app store. It takes a bit of looking in the app, but the good stuff is there. Not sure about the Apple version.
I am in a very fixed budget. I can scrape together enough to get a decent hearing aid but the additional expense of a smartphone is unafordable. Any suggestions?
Dr Cliff, thank you for this video review! I’m ecstatic to learn that my Resond smart 3 D app took first place! I find this one a bit easier than my old Starkey app. I love the streaming option but have yet to really make use of some of the other noisy environment features! Great video!
It would be outstanding if app designers from all HA companies got together and produced an app with all of the accessibility options you have spoken about in this video Cliff. I use the Accessibility function of IOS 13.2 to tinker with my hearing aid. Apple (and probably Android as well) don’t worry about propriety issues when working with disability issues, they design for accessibility. As you mention, it’s not about which app is better it is which HA suits your needs.
Hi Doc thanks for all your great helpful videos. I'm looking to replace my hearing aids with bluetooth enabled aids. Are there aids that allow me duplex ability to both hear and talk like an airpod does? I can't see buying bluetooth if I have to talk into my Iphone.
An excellent video! While the Resound app is easy to use and offers a lot of functionality, I can see that the other apps have features I would like to have.
I don't understand the credits for the Oticon app, because for the mean purpose of hearing aids, which is hearing and not the connection with your washing machine, its lacks almost everything. No equalizer, no noise reduction, no 3D or focus control, no tinnitus control. It will not help me accepting the device, which I'm testing right now.
I am a new fan of yours and about to purchase hearing aids possibly thru Elevate Audiology who use your best practices. As a devout techy I want to know, have or are you going to do an updated review of the BEST Hearing Aid Smartphone Apps 2021?
I can't hear with my left ear its almost 90% lost its hearing capability. Recommend a good product for me where i can also connect my android device for calling purpose too.
I too am very disappointed in the Phonak Audeo Marvel app. Why couldn’t they at least include battery life and a find my aids feature? Great hearing aid. Substandard app.
Agreed! Those seem like basic requirements nowadays. I like the Marvels as HAs but the app and even connectivity with the iphone and the TV device drop regularly.
Hearing damaged at work but they denied it, refusing to pay. So in my anger, only saving grace is to have fun with these things! Thanks for any help. (1) I’m iPhone person; Doc said get THRIVE to use with my Starkey Livio 2400. Thrive is clunky compared to others apps here, and very AI oriented which I didn’t buy. AM I LIMITED TO THRIVE APP? (2) Starkey says my aids failing to link to LG TV’s bluetooth since aids are low-strength bluetooth. My Taotronics BT transmitter no help either. MUST I BUY $400 STARKEY TV STREAMER for private TV listening with aids?
There are aspects that do work with the apple watch. However, all hearing aids that can stream directly, will not stream from the watch. If you answer a call on the watch, it only plays the audio from the watch and not the hearing aids.
Hi dr Cliff. Really enjoy your presentations. I have a resound Cala series 8. I got it from costcos. Are they the same as the other resound hearing aids? Like the Linx or the enzo? Thanks in advance.
None of these apps have an option to add an delay to what you hear. That should be an standard option in these apps. Do you know any apps that can do that?
I'm surprised that the resound smart 3d app took 1st place. I use it with my 10 month old resound linx quattros and a compatible Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus smartphone and there is only 1 sound profile. The functionality seems really limited compared to your video version of it. It looks like my audiologist hasn't activated any of the apps various features for me.
Plzzzz reply me.i hv prblm for hearing loss. I m 30 of age. lady..I don't want to buy hearing aid.i hv smart fon..is there option in mobile or app. Using handfree for haering loss person like me
Dr Cliff, Can Oticon ON App be used to control, change setting & viewing status of PEDIATRIC OPN Play HA the same way it can for an adult HA ? I'm looking for new HA for my Special Need Son and my provider told me that NONE of HA manufacturer make their App compatible for making setting changes on its PEDIATRIC HA. the App is designed only to support Adult HA, but not on PEDIATRIC HA, is this true statement ? if not, what HA brand has their App be able to control, change setting, view status on PEDIATRIC HA.
Is there an app that allows you to set the ringer volume low compared to voice volume so the voice volume is optimum without ring volume blowing you away? Thanks.
Since I have a Phonak CROS system hearing aid, I was wondering if there are any apps that would be compatible with that? I know that due to having the CROS that Bluetooth streaming won't work and I'd have to use a Roger. However since I am anticipating needing a CI (I've decided on the Advanced Bionics line with a CROS since they have a great deal more experience than almost any other CI company) I would like to hold off on that for now and instead see if there is a good way to get an app that would communicate with my current hearing aids.
@@DrCliffAuD I really appreciate that you take the time to reply to questions! Not to mention the work you are doing to put out this type of information. When I do go to an AB CI will that have apps available?
I also noticed that the Phonak app was conspicuously absent. I'm leaning towards the Marvel, but this concerns me. My AuD indicated that Phonak's AutoSense eliminates many of the settings in the apps, and he added that while Resound's app is very good most of his patients don't like the idea of having to use the app. Is that your experience; do you find that AutoSense is a good substitute for the apps?
The Phonak Marvel is at the top of my list when it comes to hearing aids, but it isn't when it comes to an App. That being said, while the Phonak app is pretty basic, you may not be missing out on anything if you don't like to tinker with your own settings.
I like my Marvels as HAs a lot but connectivity with my iphone and the TV device drops regularly and sometimes they won't connect to the phone at all and I have had to remove the app and reinstall it which seemed to be the issue and not allow me even connect via bluetooth to the iphone. Thank heaven for the internet where everyone is so generous with their solutions.
I enjoy your videos and insight. However, I need to disagree with your number 1 choice Resound 3D. I have been trying to use this app for almost 12 months. Initially the app worked fine until an update was made by either Apple or Resound... one seems to point the finger at the other. I use an Iphone 7+ software Ver 13.3, the aids are Resound LiNX Quattro, the Smart 3D app is version 1.5.1. The issue is the aids have trouble connecting to the App and staying connected, but they do not have a problem connecting to the Iphone. I have all but given up on the app because of the effort required to reconnect. It has become easier to use the programs directly on the right and left aids. My gripe is I selected the aids for their so-called connectivity to Iphones and lets be clear this product is not inexpensive. If I had the insight would have made a different choice of product. There are several work arounds as per Resound to reconnect but they are time consuming and frustrating, especially since the app worked extremely well 11 to 12 months ago. By now there should have been an update to fix this issue. Their tardiness in fixing their problem speaks volumes to me, I would not recommend Resound's products.
Cross posted: Hi Jake, I agree with you about the App for ReSound. Something with the 13.XX iOS update has made things glitchy. Unfortunately, my review took place before this update.
I’m a hearing aid dispenser. I can’t see how you rate Oticon on at 3 - every client I know who uses it, or trials it, complains how crap it is compared to say Resound or Signia. Signia spatial configurator is the best worked feature on any current app; It far surpasses the benefit of IFTTT in Oticon & Bernafon (you missed Bernafon which uses the same app). Widex soundsense learn is wholly impractical in my opinion - who wants to be doing this when out at a meal. It would be better if they just copied in some of the features shown in compass (but manufacturers just seem scared to give control to wearers). Signia has a limitation of left right independent volume control unless you turn off the volume control on the push buttons. And then you have Phonak and Unitron which have android streaming and hands free phone use. Oticon / Bernafon shouldn’t even make this list (good Hearing aids though).
Smart phones are incredable! especially connected with all kinds of "Apps" but they can become a pandoras box! ladys, they take away your concentration when your driving! or walking aganst a red light! but then so does drinking!, ...being a proffesional driver for 45 years, recently many commercial bus and truck companys have past rules against there use while driving! you must pull over at a safe place then use your phone!
Acoustic reflexes require sending sound into the ears to evoke a reflex of your tensor tympani and stapedius muscles. Sometimes you have to increase these sounds significantly. If a patient can't tolerate the louder sounds, then they may not be able to continue the test.
Doctor Cliff, AuD thank you. I was diagnosed with trigimenal neurolgia prior to a hearing test and I was scared this accoustic reflexes test might have triggered a trigeminal neurolgia attack lasting 3-4 days very painful. At times I wind up in the ER over the TN pain. So I told the audiologist don't put those loud noises in my ear. She managed to get a hearing test on me without the acoustic reflexes. (I was buried in snow during a blizzard up north) so I may have gotten this trigeminal neurologia from that blizzard along with frost bite.... national guards saved me. Have you ever know TN to affect a hearing test? Ty and I like your videos! I immediately got the best dehydrator as I live i the hot humid south now!
The Oticon App screen shows a name of Clifford Olsen... uh, the name seemed familiar and turns out is shared with a notorious Canadian serial killer. Ooops.
These apps are a great addition to hearing aids. I wear the Signia Pure 7NX RICs, and have never used the hearing aid buttons - I do it all with my app.
Could yo kindly tell me exactly what app you are using? The app (Signia App from the Apple app store) I have does a lot of things but, to me, the most important is the spatial configurator and, as far as Ian tell, it does absolutely nothing
@@jameslommel4602 I use the Signia app from the Android app store. It takes a bit of looking in the app, but the good stuff is there. Not sure about the Apple version.
I am in a very fixed budget. I can scrape together enough to get a decent hearing aid but the additional expense of a smartphone is unafordable. Any suggestions?
Dr Cliff, thank you for this video review! I’m ecstatic to learn that my Resond smart 3 D app took first place! I find this one a bit easier than my old Starkey app. I love the streaming option but have yet to really make use of some of the other noisy environment features! Great video!
Does it not damage hearing more using these apps or are they safe?
@@d4ngerous4 No because you can adjust the volume level and also mute when you don't want noise, which I do when shooting
It would be outstanding if app designers from all HA companies got together and produced an app with all of the accessibility options you have spoken about in this video Cliff. I use the Accessibility function of IOS 13.2 to tinker with my hearing aid. Apple (and probably Android as well) don’t worry about propriety issues when working with disability issues, they design for accessibility. As you mention, it’s not about which app is better it is which HA suits your needs.
Hi Doc thanks for all your great helpful videos. I'm looking to replace my hearing aids with bluetooth enabled aids. Are there aids that allow me duplex ability to both hear and talk like an airpod does? I can't see buying bluetooth if I have to talk into my Iphone.
Are the apps universal to all hearing aids, somewhat, or just their brand?
All are proprietary to their brand only.
More excellent advice and insight. Thank You.
An excellent video! While the Resound app is easy to use and offers a lot of functionality, I can see that the other apps have features I would like to have.
Hi Glen, which features might that be? :)
Very thorough and informative video !
I don't understand the credits for the Oticon app, because for the mean purpose of hearing aids, which is hearing and not the connection with your washing machine, its lacks almost everything. No equalizer, no noise reduction, no 3D or focus control, no tinnitus control. It will not help me accepting the device, which I'm testing right now.
I am a new fan of yours and about to purchase hearing aids possibly thru Elevate Audiology who use your best practices. As a devout techy I want to know, have or are you going to do an updated review of the BEST Hearing Aid Smartphone Apps 2021?
Dr. Tarvin is fantastic! Phonak is releasing a new app soon and will likely make a new video after they do.
I can't hear with my left ear its almost 90% lost its hearing capability. Recommend a good product for me where i can also connect my android device for calling purpose too.
I too am very disappointed in the Phonak Audeo Marvel app. Why couldn’t they at least include battery life and a find my aids feature? Great hearing aid. Substandard app.
Agreed! Those seem like basic requirements nowadays. I like the Marvels as HAs but the app and even connectivity with the iphone and the TV device drop regularly.
Phonak is best for kids and adults my daughter love phonak hearing aid
No Phonak?
Hearing damaged at work but they denied it, refusing to pay. So in my anger, only saving grace is to have fun with these things! Thanks for any help.
(1) I’m iPhone person; Doc said get THRIVE to use with my Starkey Livio 2400. Thrive is clunky compared to others apps here, and very AI oriented which I didn’t buy. AM I LIMITED TO THRIVE APP?
(2) Starkey says my aids failing to link to LG TV’s bluetooth since aids are low-strength bluetooth. My Taotronics BT transmitter no help either. MUST I BUY $400 STARKEY TV STREAMER for private TV listening with aids?
Will Google Hearing work with buds like Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2? Or does it have to be a hearing aid?
Thanks for the fabulous information and wondering if there any information on any device(s) that may work the Apple Watch (or any smart watch)?
There are aspects that do work with the apple watch. However, all hearing aids that can stream directly, will not stream from the watch. If you answer a call on the watch, it only plays the audio from the watch and not the hearing aids.
Resound has a watch app. It allows setting changes.
Hi dr Cliff. Really enjoy your presentations. I have a resound Cala series 8. I got it from costcos. Are they the same as the other resound hearing aids? Like the Linx or the enzo? Thanks in advance.
Hi Lancelot. Decent hearing aids, but they have some feature differences.
None of these apps have an option to add an delay to what you hear. That should be an standard option in these apps. Do you know any apps that can do that?
I'm surprised that the resound smart 3d app took 1st place. I use it with my 10 month old resound linx quattros and a compatible Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus smartphone and there is only 1 sound profile. The functionality seems really limited compared to your video version of it. It looks like my audiologist hasn't activated any of the apps various features for me.
Plzzzz reply me.i hv prblm for hearing loss. I m 30 of age. lady..I don't want to buy hearing aid.i hv smart fon..is there option in mobile or app. Using handfree for haering loss person like me
Dr Cliff, Can Oticon ON App be used to control, change setting & viewing status of PEDIATRIC OPN Play HA the same way it can for an adult HA ?
I'm looking for new HA for my Special Need Son and my provider told me that NONE of HA manufacturer make their App compatible for making setting changes on its PEDIATRIC HA.
the App is designed only to support Adult HA, but not on PEDIATRIC HA, is this true statement ?
if not, what HA brand has their App be able to control, change setting, view status on PEDIATRIC HA.
Where would you rank the Phonak app provided with the Audeo M90 RT relative to these five models?
Not even on the list.
Is there an app that allows you to set the ringer volume low compared to voice volume so the voice volume is optimum without ring volume blowing you away? Thanks.
Yes, you can do this already with all phones. There is ringer vs. in-call volume
Since I have a Phonak CROS system hearing aid, I was wondering if there are any apps that would be compatible with that? I know that due to having the CROS that Bluetooth streaming won't work and I'd have to use a Roger. However since I am anticipating needing a CI (I've decided on the Advanced Bionics line with a CROS since they have a great deal more experience than almost any other CI company) I would like to hold off on that for now and instead see if there is a good way to get an app that would communicate with my current hearing aids.
No apps are available for the Phonak CROS system.
@@DrCliffAuD I really appreciate that you take the time to reply to questions! Not to mention the work you are doing to put out this type of information.
When I do go to an AB CI will that have apps available?
You talk way too fast. As a person with a severe profound hearing loss, processing speech is challenging enough! Thanks for the information though.
You can adjust the speed and/or add captions to his videos. That might help.
I also noticed that the Phonak app was conspicuously absent. I'm leaning towards the Marvel, but this concerns me. My AuD indicated that Phonak's AutoSense eliminates many of the settings in the apps, and he added that while Resound's app is very good most of his patients don't like the idea of having to use the app. Is that your experience; do you find that AutoSense is a good substitute for the apps?
The Phonak Marvel is at the top of my list when it comes to hearing aids, but it isn't when it comes to an App. That being said, while the Phonak app is pretty basic, you may not be missing out on anything if you don't like to tinker with your own settings.
The Phonak Marvel is incredible! I love mine!
I like my Marvels as HAs a lot but connectivity with my iphone and the TV device drops regularly and sometimes they won't connect to the phone at all and I have had to remove the app and reinstall it which seemed to be the issue and not allow me even connect via bluetooth to the iphone. Thank heaven for the internet where everyone is so generous with their solutions.
Are any of these apps available for CROS/biCROS?
There are devices like the Signia Pure line of devices that have connection to the app and have a CROS/BiCROS option.
Hearing aid app of free deaf
Dr Cliff
Was a little hard to see the screen on this video
Very good information
Sorry Walter, the vertical nature of the screen makes it difficult to show on the horizontal orientation of CZcams.
Should I be limiting the amount of time that I wear my hearing aids
I enjoy your videos and insight.
However, I need to disagree with your number 1 choice Resound 3D. I have been trying to use this app for almost 12 months. Initially the app worked fine until an update was made by either Apple or Resound... one seems to point the finger at the other. I use an Iphone 7+ software Ver 13.3, the aids are Resound LiNX Quattro, the Smart 3D app is version 1.5.1.
The issue is the aids have trouble connecting to the App and staying connected, but they do not have a problem connecting to the Iphone. I have all but given up on the app because of the effort required to reconnect. It has become easier to use the programs directly on the right and left aids. My gripe is I selected the aids for their so-called connectivity to Iphones and lets be clear this product is not inexpensive. If I had the insight would have made a different choice of product. There are several work arounds as per Resound to reconnect but they are time consuming and frustrating, especially since the app worked extremely well 11 to 12 months ago. By now there should have been an update to fix this issue. Their tardiness in fixing their problem speaks volumes to me, I would not recommend Resound's products.
Cross posted: Hi Jake, I agree with you about the App for ReSound. Something with the 13.XX iOS update has made things glitchy. Unfortunately, my review took place before this update.
I’m a hearing aid dispenser. I can’t see how you rate Oticon on at 3 - every client I know who uses it, or trials it, complains how crap it is compared to say Resound or Signia. Signia spatial configurator is the best worked feature on any current app; It far surpasses the benefit of IFTTT in Oticon & Bernafon (you missed Bernafon which uses the same app). Widex soundsense learn is wholly impractical in my opinion - who wants to be doing this when out at a meal. It would be better if they just copied in some of the features shown in compass (but manufacturers just seem scared to give control to wearers).
Signia has a limitation of left right independent volume control unless you turn off the volume control on the push buttons. And then you have Phonak and Unitron which have android streaming and hands free phone use. Oticon / Bernafon shouldn’t even make this list (good Hearing aids though).
Smart phones are incredable! especially connected with all kinds of "Apps" but they can become a pandoras box! ladys, they take away your concentration when your driving! or walking aganst a red light! but then so does drinking!, ...being a proffesional driver for 45 years, recently many commercial bus and truck companys have past rules against there use while driving! you must pull over at a safe place then use your phone!
what does it mean patient is unable to tolerate accousic reflexes?
Acoustic reflexes require sending sound into the ears to evoke a reflex of your tensor tympani and stapedius muscles. Sometimes you have to increase these sounds significantly. If a patient can't tolerate the louder sounds, then they may not be able to continue the test.
Doctor Cliff, AuD thank you. I was diagnosed with trigimenal neurolgia prior to a hearing test and I was scared this accoustic reflexes test might have triggered a trigeminal neurolgia attack lasting 3-4 days very painful. At times I wind up in the ER over the TN pain. So I told the audiologist don't put those loud noises in my ear. She managed to get a hearing test on me without the acoustic reflexes. (I was buried in snow during a blizzard up north) so I may have gotten this trigeminal neurologia from that blizzard along with frost bite.... national guards saved me. Have you ever know TN to affect a hearing test? Ty and I like your videos! I immediately got the best dehydrator as I live i the hot humid south now!
Is lot to remember
Yep, watch it again!
The Oticon App screen shows a name of Clifford Olsen... uh, the name seemed familiar and turns out is shared with a notorious Canadian serial killer. Ooops.
Earn alp