Bluetooth Hearing Aids for iPhone
What is a Made for iPhone hearing aid?
The Apple lifestyle
Apple has pretty much dominated the smartphone industry and market since launching the iPhone and it is no wonder so many companies and industries want to be associated with the brand. One of the biggest industries is hearing aids.
You might be looking to upgrade your existing hearing aids or want to know a little bit more about this type of Bluetooth hearing aid - either way, we hope that this page gives you the information you need to make the right choice for you.
Bluetooth hearing aids that work with iPhone
This term is acknowledged as both MFI hearing aids and Made for iPhone hearing aids - which basically means a technology to be paired with iPhones, iPad and iPods. It is a licensed product that is Apple-specific and includes a variety of devices to connect and integrate.
Hearing aids Bluetooth iPhone
There is a huge difference between Made for iPhone hearing aids (MFI) and Made for Android hearing aids, as Made for iPhone hearing aids are created and developed to work seamlessly alongside Apple's unique operating system. They directly connect to Apple phones and other devices without a streamer or intermediary device. Giving you quality audio from electrical devices straight into your hearing aids and both ears.
Not got an iPhone? Here are some quick links to other Bluetooth hearing aids:
- Bluetooth Made for Android hearing aids >> Learn More
- Bluetooth Made for Any Phone hearing aids >> Learn More
- Main Bluetooth hearing aids page >> Learn More
- Pair your Bluetooth hearing aids with your smartphone >> Learn More
Made for iPhone Hearing Aids
Benefits of Made for iPhone hearing aids
What are the advantages of iPhone hearing aids?
The three benefits of Bluetooth hearing aids compatible with iPhone. This type of product is a direct connection to the following:
- Wireless audio streaming from iPhones & iPad for calls, music, apps etc.
- Advanced remote control functionality, using an app.
Hearing aid brands that make Made for iPhone hearing aids
The Made for iPhone devices are a favourite to the tech-savvy consumer and are ever-evolving hearing solutions. Although we will be looking into models from some of these brands more closely further down the page, here are the brands that currently offer this connectivity system: Oticon, Bernafon, Phonak, Widex, Resound, Starkey, Signia and Unitron.
Who does in-the-ear (ITE) Made for iPhone hearing aids?
Up until recently, Resound was the only hearing aid manufacturer that offered Made for iPhone ITE devices. Now Oticon, Bernafon, Signia, Phonak and Starkey have brought this style of hearing aid onto the market. It is worth noting that this type of aid might not be suitable for everyone - it all depends on the size of your ear canal.
Made for iPhone Hearing Aids
What is the cost of Made for iPhone hearing aids?
All Bluetooth hearing aids are increasing in popularity and becoming more widespread because of this. The good news is that due to the rise of demand - Bluetooth hearing aids prices have dropped and now only a fraction more expensive than traditional devices. Therefore, this type of hearing aid roughly starts from £795 - £1895 per aid.
The technology behind Made for iPhone hearing aids
As we know already these hearing aids are specifically designed to provide the best sound quality when used alongside Apple's phones and tablets. When these electronic devices are paired with certain brands of hearing aids, they transmit an audio feed to the devices directly - for clear conversation and ultimately making it easier to use the phone.
Hearing aid Bluetooth to iPhone
Made for iPhone hearing aids can also be controlled from your iPhone or iPad and there are iOS apps that track data from your hearing aids - like battery life, volume and balance. There is a feature in the app called Live Listen, which acts as an additional microphone.
You can use this by placing your phone between you and the person you are speaking with. It amplifies their voice back to you and assists to reduce background noise.
Made for iPhone Hearing Aids
Can I get Bluetooth hearing aids for iPhone anywhere else?
Made for iPhone hearing aids NHS
Whilst the NHS provides a credible hearing health service and some good hearing solutions - they are currently unable to offer Bluetooth hearing aids. Hearing aids with Bluetooth capability is only available with private hearing care.
Made for iPhone hearing aids review
There are many benefits to pairing your Apple electronic devices with hearing aids and can be useful tools for both your hearing and lifestyle. For instance, using your iPhone or iPad as a microphone to assist in conversations in social environments and work conferences means you'll never miss a beat.
But, overall it's the direct streaming that attracts consumers worldwide as the most convenient solution. However, it is worth remembering that choosing a Made for iPhone hearing aid should not sacrifice a hearing solution that is best for your own unique hearing loss. You can find some Hearing Aid UK customer hearing aid reviews here
iPhone Bluetooth connectivity & Compatability without mobile apps
Pretty everyone who has a phone has a smartphone and therefore it is only fitting that hearing aids brands have adapted their technology within their devices to incorporate the smartphone into their feature set.
Since the launch of the iPhone 5, Apple has also been dedicated to not only accomodating hearing aids with Bluetooth technology but also adding unique system preferences that hearing aid wearers can use to apply to their hearing device through their iPhone.
iPhone apps
Apple now has many options for hearing aid wearers to use with their iPhone smartphones - so you can remotely adjust your hearing aids settings at the touch of your fingertips. Adjustments such as volume, frequency, battery level, remote care with your local audiologist and much more. Take a look at some of the most popular iPhone hearing aid apps further down the page.
Made for iPhone Hearing Aids
What Made for iPhone hearing aids are on the market?
Below is a list of what hearing aids are available in the industry that is Made for iPhone. On another note, we endeavour to edit this list as and when new products are released.
- Phonak hearing aids for iPhone phone: Phonak Virto Black / Phonak Marvel / Phonak Paradise
- Signia hearing aids for iPhone phone: Signia Active Pro / Signia Pure Charge&Go AX / Signia Styletto X / Signia Xperience / Signia Pure X / Signia Nx Range
- Bernafon hearing aids for iPhone phone: Bernafon Alpha / Bernafon Viron / Bernafon Zerena / Bernafon Leox
Main features & examples of some iPhone hearing aid apps
Starkey hearing aids Bluetooth iPhone app - Starkey Thrive Hearing Control app
- Engagement and activity tracking and more healthable features you can tap into everyday.
- Find my phone, translate, transcribe and self-check are some of the assistive features available.
- There is also a Mask Mode feature to enhance speech and sound when wearing masks.
Starkey hearing aids Bluetooth iPhone app compatibility
Only compatible with Livio Edge AI, Livio AI and Livio. For other Starkey phones, you would need to download the TruLink app.
The app runs on iOS 14 or higher.
Oticon hearing aids Bluetooth iPhone app - Oticon ON app
- Stream your audio, such as your TV, directly to your hearing aids.
- Adjust the volume of audio devices.
- Use the Hearing Fitness feature to set unique listening targets and follow your device usage.
- Interact with home systems, like lights, thermostats and alarms.
- Battery level and reminder notifications.
Oticon hearing aids Bluetooth iPhone app compatibility
Runs on iOS 13 or later and Apple Watch OS 4.0 or later.
Phonak hearing aids Bluetooth iPhone app - myPhonak app
- Control hearing aid volume and change programs.
- Advanced adjustment options, which have shown a huge improvement since the Phonak Remote app.
- Remote support with your local audiologist.
- Tap control and accessory management.
- Battery level and wear usage.
Resound hearing aids Bluetooth iPhone app - Resound Smart app
- Quick hearing aid adjustments remotely.
- Personalised listening experience settings.
- Tinnitus management.
- Find my hearing aids feature.
Resound hearing aids Bluetooth iPhone app compatibility
Runs on iOS 12 or later and the watch will need iOS 12 or later to successfully pair.
Signia hearing aids Bluetooth iPhone app - Signia app
- Personalised streaming.
- Remote control of hearing aids.
- Remote care with Signia Assistant and your local audiologist.
Signia hearing aids Bluetooth iPhone app compatibility
Runs with the iOS version 12.0 or above.
Best Made for iPhone Bluetooth Hearing Aids 2021
What Made for iPhone hearing aids are on the market?
What's new for Made for iPhone technology?
So, what are the best iPhone Bluetooth hearing aids on the market? Here are some of our audiologist's Made for iPhone hearing aid recommendations that have been launched in 2021 - reviewed by our audiologists.
Bluetooth Hearing Aids for iPhone Recommendation - Winner
Oticon More 1 Hearing Aids
Oticon More 1 hearing aids give you access to connect to the world without the need for a streamer -whether that be streaming sound from your TV, listening to music or chatting on the phone. With their ON App you can adjust volume, change programs and check your battery life, all at a touch of a button, as well as playing the soothing sounds to manage tinnitus symptoms.
Oticon More Hearing Aids Bluetooth Compatability
With these hearing aids, you can gain from connecting to both Android and Apple mobile phones and other Bluetooth devices. So you can stream music, talk on the phone and control your hearing aids - using the Oticon ON app.
Please remember that Android devices need to support Audio Streaming from Hearing Aids (ASHA) to allow direct streaming to Oticon More.
Oticon More Smartphone Compatibility & Oticon ON app Compatability:
- Apple Devices: iOS 13.0 or later
- Android Devices: Android 8.0 or later
Other Oticon Hearing Aids & Smartphone Compatability
Below is a list of Oticon hearing aids that are Made for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch and are also compatible with Android devices.
Such as: Oticon More, Oticon Opn S, Oticon Xceed, Oticon Ruby, Oticon Opn and Oticon Siya.
A few things to remember:
- Oticon Opn hearing aids need firmware 6.0 or later to run HearingFitness.
- Oticon More, Siya and Oticon Ruby hearing aids need firmware 1.0 or later.
- Oticon Opn S hearing aids need firmware 7.0 or later to run HearingFitness.
- Oticon Xceed hearing aids need firmware 8.0 or later.
In regards to the RemoteCare app:
- Oticon Opn hearing aids need firmware 6.0 or later.
- Oticon Opn S hearing aids need firmware 7.0 or later.
- Oticon Xceed hearing aids need firmware 8.0 or later.
- Siya and Oticon Ruby hearing aids need firmware 1.0 or later.
Bluetooth Hearing Aids for iPhone Recommendation - Second Place
Phonak Virto Black M90 Hearing Aids
We thought it might be a good idea to show you what we believe to be really good ITE Bluetooth hearing aids that are compatible with iPhone. In fact, these hearing aids are Made for iPhone and Made for Android devices.
The Phonak Virto Black includes their famous Marvel Technology, advanced Bluetooth connectivity and easy hands-free streaming. The main pull here is the stylish black design of this model, which replicates the modern and popular hearables in today's market.
Phonak Virto Black enables seamless connectivity to the world - compatible with both iOS and Android smartphones as well as other audio devices. Your hearing is enhanced by the 16 hearing performance features that improve your listening experience and a microprocessor chip with 5 wireless protocols.
What phones will work with Phonak Virto Black Marvel?
Breakdown of technology requirements for both iPhone & Android
General Compatability: Phonak Virto Black incorporates Marvel technology which is 4.2 certified. Any mobile phone that supports Bluetooth, Hands-Free Profile (HFP) and Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) should be compatible with these hearing aids.
Calls: When making phone calls, phones supporting Bluetooth 2.1 and newer should work with ease. Phones with Bluetooth versions earlier than 2.1 might still be able to work.
myPhonak App Requirements
When using the myPhonak App, your phone must fulfill the following:
- iOS version 10.2 and Bluetooth version 4.2 or newer.
- Android version 6.0 (Marshmallow) and Bluetooth version 4.2 or newer.
Other Phonak hearing aid compatibility
Naida Paradise, Audeo Paradise, Audeo Marvel, Bolero Marvel and Audeo B-Direct.
Connecting Bluetooth hearing aids to iPhone Troubleshooting
Hearing aid won't pair with iPhone? What if I don't have a Made for iPhone hearing aid?
Don't worry if your hearing aids don't include a feature for direct Bluetooth streaming from your smartphone to your devices - all manufacturers have got solutions for this, even on a basic level. Bluetooth hearing aids can be compatible with a streamer or an assisted listening device, which will offer a 'pairing' between your smartphone and hearing aids.
The streamer will pick up the Bluetooth signal from your phone and transmit it to your hearing aid via audio signal or an 'electromagnetic field' - all changeable on the manufacturer's design.
How to pair Bluetooth hearing aids to iPhone
How to connect hearing aids to iPhone
You might be wondering how to pair Bluetooth hearing aids with iPhone. Like with most electronic devices, pairing varies, it's no different pairing hearing aids with your iPhone. As all hearing aid makes and models have different requirements, apps and features - they all pair hearing aids with iPhones differently.
Once you have decided on a hearing for your iPhone Bluetooth phone (and if that is the right choice for you), your audiologist will go through everything you need to know. They will even pair your mobile phone with your hearing aids at your fitting, so you don't have to connect your hearing aids to your iPhone yourself.
They will also show you how to use Bluetooth hearing aids with iPhone smartphones and the benefits of various features you can access.
So, how do you use Made for iPhone hearing devices?
All Made for iPhone or MFI devices can stream audio, calls, make adjustments and be connected to the following: iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and, in some cases, Apple Watch. However, if we were to be more specific:
- iPhone 5 or above.
- All iPad pro devices.
- All iPad air devices.
- IPad 4th generation or above.
- All iPad mini devices.
- iPod touch 5th generation or above.
Bluetooth for iPhone Hearing Aids
Hearing aid and mobile pairing instructions
To pair your hearing aids to your iPhone you need to:
- Ensure your Bluetooth technology is switched on.
- Go to settings and select Bluetooth.
- Open your battery doors.
- Then go to settings, then accessibility, then hearing and this is when you select hearing devices.
- Close your battery doors.
- In the MFI hearing devices section - select the name of your hearing aid.
- Tap pair and you should get a notification to say that the pairing process has begun.
- The pairing will take around a minute.
Other information about Bluetooth hearing aids
Below are quick references to other information about Bluetooth hearing aids
- Bluetooth Made for Android hearing aids >> here
- Bluetooth Made for Any Phone hearing aids >> here
- Main Bluetooth hearing aids page >> here
- Pair your hearing aids with your smartphone >> here
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