Hi everyone. I’m using iPhone and Phonak Marvel M90 for a long time and I want my next hearing aid device to be fully compatible with iPhone. My goal is to make every setting of the device as I want and not have any problems. For example, I’m having trouble with Marvel when talking on the phone. I am constantly entering the application to make adjustments. What is your recommendation as an MFi device? I have severe hearing loss.
Sounds like a simple adjustment could make being on the phone better. If you get your audiologist to program what adjustments you make, you won’t need to always change it yourself.
Not having tried any other aids I have been very happy with my Oticon More paired with my iPhone. They work together very well but then again, I’m not very demanding of either. I don’t want anything that is going to require me to use something like the connect clip. Just another piece of equipment to keep up with. I am all about plug and play and the analogy of KISS (keep it simple, stupid).
Personally I feel you have the cart before the horse. Chose the best aids for your needs then use the best phone for the aids. Never the other way around
Perhaps, however if you’re into the iOS ecosystem then it makes sense to ask about this first.
Most premium hearing aids can be programmed to most hearing losses, but the connectivity options are more limited by brand and comms hardware.
MFi aids are available from most brands (except Sonova) and seem to sit roughly in the following order for App/IOS functionality;
1, GN
2, Oticon
3, Starkey
4, Signia
5, Widex
You might want to contrast this with overall reliability/longevity of the recharging system too.
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I agree with everything suggested. Will add that we have received excellent and complete iPhone connection personally with ReSound 3D and Costco KS10 and my wife with Costco Jabra Enhance Pro PM.
Best Wishes for improved hearing
Reid
I have Oticon More and the connection to IPhone is great. Widex Evoke are excellent, too.
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