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#8

@Zebras Thanks for the screenshot. Interesting. Do you have a link to that site, as I can’t find it by searching. Thanks!

#9

@Mike59

It’s disappeared.

Not sure why.

Think Phonak have taken it down.

#10

I’m thinking Ruth, if your screenshot is anything to go by, there isn’t any massive overall improvement on the Roger On 2, but most likely the price hike will not be proportionate? Probably removed to keep the HOH mushrooms in the dark, no point in in curtailing sales of version 1, if folks know, they will rightly wait on version 2… Acutely aware, I am a cynical old so in so :upside_down_face: but perhaps the manufacturers induce this in some of us? As always, YMMV… Cheers Kev :wink:

#11

I don’t think there is, from what I read.

It’s just for the On to work with laptops and online calls which don’t they all do now with the docking station and audio cable? That’s how I use Teams at the moment. I might of misunderstood tho.

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#12

Never used Teams Ruth, I have used Zoom on a few occasions, it works perfect with the TV Connector 2, but I am certain you are aware of that… :smile: A “Far” cheaper option TBH… Cheers Ke :wink:

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#13

It’s the only thing the NHS will use. I have some virtual hospital appointments each week.

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#14

Agreed, Kev. And I don’t quite get the headset mode. I also use Zoom and/or Teams, but cope really well with either the TV Connector or by direct Bluetooth pairing.

I am, however, intrigued by @Zebras screenshot … the bit that is at the bottom ‘Why is MultiBeam 2.0 Technology not working?’ :thinking:

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#15

Some people don’t activate the MultiBeam 2.0 technology within the App. You have to activate it first before it’ll work. This is with the current Roger On.

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#16

@Zebras I can’t see how to activate it. When I go to Settings in the myRogerMic app, I don’t get the options I should do. Just the name of the RogerON which I can edit.

The user guide shows an illustration of what the options should be (including Multibeam 2.0 and Range Extender), but I get neither. :thinking:

#17

I wonder if you On needs a firmware update?

If I remember rightly, I’ve had to update my On but I’ve never played with the Roger App. I’m not for one to deal with Apps.

Despite being in my 30s, I would love to not own a smartphone!

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#18

@Zebras No, it’s up to date, but thanks anyway. And I don’t really want to use the app a lot, I’d just be interested to see if Multibeam 2.0 is any better in a noisy situation. Frustrating! :face_with_spiral_eyes:

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#19

@Mike59

Have you got the On turned on at the same time as using the App and connected to both HAs?

MultiBeam 2.0 only works with 2 x RogerDirect activated which makes me think it all needs to be on and connected before that feature possibly shows up? Pretty sure it only works in Table Mode as well.

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#20

Yep. All connected with two Roger 03s installed. Tried re-pairing etc. Locked in table mode. Never mind! :sweat_smile:

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#21

This is interesting, if slightly confusing. Phonak’s description sounds pretty much how I use my current generation Roger ON In - making my KS10s effectively a headset for Teams calls at work (my employer supplied laptop has locked Bluetooth so direct streaming to my KS10s isn’t an option). Perhaps it’ll come in cool new colours…

#22

Yes this is how I use mine.

Apparently this new On will stream sound with the USB only connecting the On to the laptop but again, think Phonak are barking up the wrong tree and could have put the money elsewhere.

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#23

The Phonak posting reveals that the hardware in the next iteration is different.

They likely would NOT upgrade hardware just to support USB connection.

What else prompted the change by Phonak?

Will this next iteration be necessary to access future firmware updates?

Does the new hardware platform signal the end of evolution on the current platform?

Phonak has set itself apart with BT support thus far–not USB options.

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#24

My Audi says his Phonak rep told him Roger On 2 might be coming out next month! He didn’t have info on what the new features or sound improvements might be, other than a 'headphone mode" which didn’t sound very exciting.

Does anybody have any knowledge about what it might have?

I have a Select iN and I’m thinking of upgrading to an On iN (via eBay) for better directionality, but maybe I should wait for the On 2…

#25

I was told, supposedly sourced informally from Phonak, that the next version would have volume buttons on the base unit and allow conversations via the wired USB connection. I have elected to trial the 1st generation as those features are not very important to me. I have not yet begun the trial.

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#26

Current docking station has volume control already.

Yep that’s it! No other features.

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