Hi Mark, I started wearing these hearing aids about a month ago. They are absolutely ausum. I have never owned a pair of hearing aids that could reproduce natural sound nearly as well as these hearing aids.
Regarding use with IOS devices, the information you posted was very accurate. I agree, there are some issues that have to be resolved. The hearing aids try to pair with other bt devices in the proxcimity. This is definitely a problem. When bt is activated, the aids switch to a different program which changes how you hear conversation around you. Regarding the quality of the music, again it is far superior to my last set of hearing aids. I needed to use a device called a streamer to send the bt signal to the hearing aids. The quality of the sound produced by the streamer and aids was extremely poor. I was so disappointed, , I threw the streamer in my desk and went back to my Bose headphones. NLS books do sound pretty good through the aids. Another consideration if considering these aids is battery life. If the individual does a lot of streaming, the battery life will be very short--about two or three days. However, my understanding is Resound provides batteries through the audiologist's office that fit the individual for the aids for three years. This is a much shorter battery life than I am used to with aids. On a non-technological note. My mobility instructor was said there is a very noticeable improvement in my ability to analyze traffic patterns more quickly and align myself for a street crossing. Have a great day, Lynda -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2014 3:39 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Hearing Aide for iOS Being Tested by a Friend, Resound Linx Hello Everyone, I recently attended a short seminar where a friend is beta testing the Resound Linx hearing aide. First, I'll post a short synopsis of the presentation then I will post some information I found on the web complete with a link. Please note that I did not write these notes but sat next to someone who did: I hope some of you find this helpful. Mark 1. Presenter gave a demo on the new iPhone-centric hearing aid that he is testing for purchase - the ReSound LiNX. The hearing aid also requires an iPhone app that will communicate with and modify the settings on the hearing aid. The hearing aid is unique because it also is a Bluetooth device in his ear. When his nearby iPhone receives a phone call, he can either answer it with his iPhone, or listen to it directly through his hearing aid. (He does need an iPhone to actually talk to the caller, because the hearing aid does not have a microphone.) He can control the volume and other settings by using the app that runs on his iPhone. He also can use that app to set the treble and bass settings on the iPhone. The app allows him to customize the settings, and then save those customized settings - for that particular place. Since the iPhone knows where he is, the next time he go to that place, the device can automatically switch to the settings he has set up for that place. There are disadvantages because this is a first-generation device: * You need to be iPhone savvy to use the device; * The hearing aid gets confused by different Bluetooth devices; and * The voice quality is very clear, but music quality is not that good. It is not as good as a set of earphones. On the plus side, the device is so good that he sometimes forgets that he has it on. He has gone to sleep and taken a shower with it in place. 2. The following is from their website: You will find the link to the site at the bottom of this post. Call 800.TRY.LINX to find a ReSound LiNX dispenser or clinic near you. For tech support, call: (888) 735-4327. ReSound LiNX delivers industry-leading sound quality and offers: .Enhanced hearing in noisy situations .New technologies that increase patient comfort .Freedom from annoying whistling .Wireless accessories .iSolate nanotech, which ensure durability & protection from moisture, sweat, ear wax and debris .All in a discreet receiver-in-the-ear design that is nearly invisible behind your ear See answer Hide answer What audio can I stream to my hearing aids? Nearly every audio source on your Apple device can be streamed directly to your ReSound LiNX hearing aids, without requiring additional accessories or hardware that you have to purchase or wear .For example: Siri commands, music, movies, phone calls, FaceTime calls, directions from a GPS app, sounds from your favorite games If you use an Android device, you can also stream audio from your phone using the ReSound Unite Phone Clip+ or the ReSound Unite Mini Microphone. See answer Hide answer What remote control functionality is available on my Apple device? .Adjust volume .Change programs .Mute the hearing aid microphones .View battery indicators .Adjust bass/treble .Geotag to assign hearing-aid programs to specific locations .Use your saved settings at any time .Find your lost hearing aid with "Find my hearing aid" .Access information about how to use and maintain your hearing aids .Activate direct streaming from ReSound Unite Mini Microphone or ReSound Unite TV Streamer 2 See answer Hide answer How do I pair ReSound LiNX to my Apple device? 1.Turn on Bluetooth functionality on the Apple device if it is not already on. 2.Go to the Settings > General menu. Then select Accessibility in the General menu. 3.Power up ReSound LiNX hearing instruments by closing the battery doors. 4.Select Hearing Aids in the Accessibility menu on the Apple device. 5.Once you enter the Hearing Aids screen, you will see the name of your hearing instruments appear along with the ReSound brand name and model number 6.Tap on the center of the name of your hearing instruments on the screen. 7.Pairing requests will now appear asking if you would like to pair to your iPhone, iPadR, or iPod touchR. Press "Pair" to begin the pairing process to your ReSound LiNX hearing instruments. Note that for pairing to two hearing instruments, there will be two separate pairing requests. 8.Your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch will now pair to the ReSound LiNX hearing instruments and automatically connect to them. Key note: This first time pairing includes an MFi authentication process. WHILE THIS PROCESS OF AUTHENTICATION IS OCCURRING, DO NOT START ANY STREAMING TO RESOUND LINX AFTER PRESSING THE PAIRING REQUESTS. You can verify this process is completed in one of two ways. : 1.Place the hearing instrument on your ears while the process is occurring. Once completed, you will hear a series of 6 beep tones followed shortly by a ripple tone. 2.Wait for more than 120 seconds to be certain that the process has completed. Your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch will now detect the Resound LiNX hearing instruments you paired and automatically connect to them. The ReSound LiNX hearing aids are now ready to stream from the Apple device. See answer Hide answer How do I change the audio source on my Apple device? (i.e. I want to stream audio to my hearing aids instead of the iPad speaker) You can easily change audio source using the control panel on the iOS device. Simply swipe up from the bottom of the home screen to access the control panel. Tap AirPlay and select the device you want as your audio source (i.e. ReSound LiNX hearing aids, iPhone, speaker, etc). See answer Hide answer What Apple devices are compatible with ReSound LiNX? a. The following Apple hardware is compatible with ReSound LiNX, using iOS 7.04 or later: .iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5 .iPad (4th generation), iPad Air .iPad mini, iPad mini with Retina display .iPod touch (5th generation) b. An easy indicator is to look at the adapter you use for charging or connecting the device. Apple devices that use the lightning connector, shown below, are compatible with ReSound LiNX. The only exception to this is the iPod nano 7th generation, which uses the lightning adapter but is not compatible with ReSound LiNX. See answer Hide answer I have an Android phone. Can I use ReSound LiNX? Absolutely! You will still benefit from the advanced audiological features of ReSound LiNX, whether or not you have an iPhone. You can also stream stereo sound from your Android phone and make simple remote control commands by using your phone with the ReSound Unite Phone Clip+. For more advanced remote control capabilities, you can download the free ReSound Control app (works with the ReSound Unite Phone Clip+). See answer Hide answer I have an iPhone 4S. Can I pair it with ReSound LiNX? Unfortunately ReSound LiNX doesn't support the iPhone 4S, even with iOS 7 installed due to limitations with sound quality and streaming that don't match our standards. Please see the list above of compatible devices. See answer Hide answer Where can I get help with ReSound LiNX and/or my Apple device? a. Your hearing healthcare professional is a great resource to answer your questions about ReSound LiNX b. ReSound Consumer Care Representatives are also available to answer questions about ReSound LiNX and pairing to your Apple device by calling 1-888-735-4327 c. For questions how to use your Apple device, consider enrolling in a course or scheduling an appointment with the Apple genius bar at your local Apple retail store. Or visit http://www.apple.com/support/ http://www.gnresound.com/hearing-aids/hearing-aid-products/ReSound%20LiNX/FA Q -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. The archives for this list can be searched at http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. 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