November 2022 Update: Unitron introduces the Insera B to the Blu family. Including two non-wireless and one wireless In Ear hearing aid.
Launched in April 2021, the Unitron Blu hearing aid range offers modern-day consumers next-generation sound performance. This Made for Any Phone benefits from a performance that not only adapts to your specific needs but personalises them by providing you with a flexible hearing experience.
Allowing you to fully enjoy life with hearing aids that keep up, as Blu reacts to specific real-world circumstances on demand.
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The Unitron Blu digital hearing aid range is powered by the Sonova PRISM (Processing Real-Time Intelligent Sound Management) chip - offering double the memory of the last chipset.
Plus the new Integra OS signal processing system is the most advanced system to date. Designed to deliver wearers an optimised listening experience that is tailor-made - whatever hearing environment they are in.
The PRISM chip not only offers double the memory of Unitron's last chip but two times more memory, which powers the personalisation features of this aid and gives you the professional fine-tuning your hearing deserves.
You can see from the above image that this hearing aid range showcases Unitron's redesign for 2021's Moxi family - including two lithium-ion rechargeable models.
A new streamlined shape that offers additional wearer comfort along with a more user-friendly experience, regarding programming, device maintenance and remote care.
For instance, they have introduced handy in-app reminders and 'how to' memos to prompt and educate wearers about Blu's new feature set and technology.
How can this help you? In reality, this should build wearers' confidence when wearing this hearing aid and also go in some way to create a seamless and best first-time hearing experience.
Quite a useful tool when it is common for most people to struggle to adapt to new hearing aids and initially find it hard to manage the technology - especially if they are new users.
There are five Behind Ear hearing aid models to choose from - two rechargeable RICs, one traditional battery RIC, one rechargeable BTE power hearing aid, and a traditional BTE offering.
The most recent offering are the In Ear models - including two non-wireless and one wireless In Ear hearing aid. Here is the breakdown:
All Unitron Blu hearing aid models are available in Platinum, Amber, Pewter, Espresso, Sand and Charcoal.
Those with hearing loss don't know what hearing challenges they will face from one moment to the next. Unitron prioritised addressing this stumbling block and created a hearing solution that provides a consistently clear sound experience that is reliable throughout the day. One that adapts to your soundscape even in the complex and unprecedented hearing moments life throws at you - and keeps up!
For that extra boost in said challenging hearing environments, you can use Unitron's Remote Plus app and enhance the clarity and comfort of your hearing with automatic programming. For instance, the Blu hearing aid range has up to six pre-set programs to select that can also be adjusted.
How does this help your hearing? It gives you the flexibility to boost your speech, noise reduction and focus on what you want to focus on. Blu makes all these audiological tweaks as well as keeping all your specific hearing needs at the forefront. So, what does this mean for you? The 'In-the-moment' personalisation should mean that you can hear how you want when you want.
The app works with Apple smartphones with iOS 10.2 or newer and Android smartphones with version 6 or newer. This app can be as tailored to your hearing loss needs as much as you want it to, or you can leave it simple - it's entirely up to you.
These Bluetooth hearing aids are Bluetooth 4.2 certified, which means any smartphone that supports Bluetooth and HFP should be compatible. For instance:
Blu hearing aids offer wearers additional support, options and control. With the Remote Plus app you can also:
This Made for Any Phone digital hearing aid caters to all your connectivity needs seamlessly and can be paired to all your at-home Bluetooth devices and accessories directly with your hearing aids.
The new tap control feature allows you to conveniently connect two Bluetooth devices simultaneously and eight to be paired at the same time - all with just a tap of your ear.
Hearing aid accessories can make your hearing experience even better and Unitron has designed ones to solve real problems for wearers, but are still simple to use. Below are the three main accessories that are compatible with Unitron Blu hearing aids - including a brief description of what they do.
Unitron's Coach feature is one of the highlights of Unitron hearing aids. Why is it beneficial? It helps in improving the hearing experience for the wearer. It is a counselling feature within the Remote Plus app designed to give you the freedom to take control of your hearing health.
It aids in better understanding your hearing device with notifications so you learn how to get the most out of them. For instance, when to change your batteries or when to charge them.
Coach uses videos, graphics and content to better relate to the client and offers simple ways to improve the wearer's experience with Unitron Blu hearing aids. It is a cloud-based system that captures, records and studies information and insights about your hearing and acoustic lifestyle.
This means it will record how well your devices are performing, which is really important. Using this data, your audiologist - if needed - can make audiological tweaks to better personalise your hearing to fit with your own unique lifestyle.
Unitron has created a Spatial Awareness feature that compensates for the cues that are commonly lost in hearing aids. There is even more control with the tap control feature to easily manage calls, media and gain access to virtual assistance - like Alexa.
Because the Blu is a Made for All hearing aid, you can connect and stream calls and music directly to your hearing aids. In fact, you can connect to two Bluetooth devices at the same time and pair up to eight devices in total.
AutoFocus 360 uses four microphones to figure out where speech is coming from and then alters the amplification in each ear accordingly. It also uses dynamic noise reduction to decrease background noise that is distracting to you. Thus making it easier to hold and engage in conversations in crowded and noisy environments.
Soft Speech Lift enhances the subtle nuances in speech heard. So the quiet voices are clear and comfortable to hear. The Spatial Awareness feature compensates for cues that are naturally lost in hearing aids, so you will always gain from keeping the subtle cues in your listening experience.
You can benefit from a real-life hearing assessment before you invest in your hearing aids. With the trial, you can experience natural sound that is bespoke to your hearing needs before committing. Speak to one of our audiologists for more information.
If your hearing needs change in the future you can just go to your audiologist who will program your devices with an upgrade. So you get a higher specification that meets your new hearing needs better without buying new hearing aids.
Call us free on 0800 567 7621 for more information on the Unitron Vivante hearing aid range and whether these devices are right for you, your lifestyle and your hearing loss needs.
We have over 200 independent audiologists nationwide, so wherever you live we will have around 2-3 local audiologists in your area. We can see you either in our clinics or in the comfort of your own home at a time that suits you.
Are Unitron Blu hearing aids any good? We asked our audiologists for patient feedback and reviews of Unitron Blu hearing aids and here is what we received:
When patients first saw the Unitron Blu hearing aids they were surprised to find out how light and small they were. This was even more prevalent when original NHS hearing aid wearers upgraded their devices to this hearing aid - as the size and weight comparison was more recognised.
For example, the technology, appearance and feel of the Blu hearing aids were far superior, and the availability of remote care gave them the confidence to rely on these aids far better than their previous pair - either NHS or other model and brand.
Patients were asked if they thought the style of these aids would instigate people to seek help earlier if they believe they have hearing loss. The general consensus is that due to the style of the Unitron Blu hearing aids consumers made a point of saying they believed people would take action sooner with their hearing loss if they knew more about these aids.
They thought that younger people would benefit most from more discreet and stylish aids and perhaps have more confidence in wearing them. They also liked the ability to pair with their phone, and also to receive care remotely that can fit in and around their busy lifestyles.
We asked how important Unitron Blu being rechargeable was to our patients. The rechargeable aspect of the Blu hearing aids was important to them for a few reasons. These included not having to carry batteries around with them, reducing the waste of the old batteries and not having to change the batteries in public, which can be a delicate job as they're very small.
We asked how patients felt about having access to remote support through their Unitron Blu hearing aids and app. They liked the option to have remote Telecare support and found it was vital in these still uncertain times. They found it comforting to know that if they needed help with their aids, they could tap into support from anywhere.
We asked patients how easy they found navigating the app. In general, they found using the Unitron App is simple and easy to use. There was a case where a consumer had a couple of questions about connecting the aids to their phone and called the Unitron team and they found that they were very helpful and quick to respond.
We asked what feature or features enhanced their listening experience and we were surprised to find out that it was the weight of these hearing aids. The lighter weight of the aid seemed to improve their hearing experience. They didn't irritate their ears and therefore were able to wear them all day whilst often forgetting they were wearing them.
If you want to discuss whether the Unitron Blu hearing aids are right for you - please call us free on 0800 567 7621 and speak with one of our audiologists.
Do not spend hundreds of pounds without getting a second opinion from us.
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