Apps have become an integral part of our lives. From staying connected with friends and family, managing finances, and controlling our home devices, apps can make life simpler and more efficient. Personally, I love being able to access information quickly and easily with user-friendly apps.
However, when it comes to using a hearing aid app, sometimes you just want one that is intuitive and easy to use. In the clinic, some of my patients prioritize simplicity. As an audiologist, I like to recommend Oticon for those who prefer to keep app functionality simple. In this article, we'll go through the Oticon apps, how to connect, and tips about how to make the most of it.
Available Oticon Apps
Let's look at two options for connecting your Oticon hearing aids to the app. There is the Oticon ON app and the new Oticon Companion app. Why two apps? Both apps work to control the volume and adjust other settings in the hearing aids. But, there are slight differences. Previously, Oticon ON did not incorporate Remote Care within the app and required an additional, separate app. The Oticon Companion app merges both into one app now.
Let's look go over features that are similar between these apps:
- Volume adjustments
- Program changes
- Battery information
- Streaming equalizer
- Sound Booster
- Find My Hearing Aid
Now, let's go through differences in each of the apps.
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Oticon Companion App
Do you have the Oticon Real or want to use Remote Care? If you have Oticon Real, this is the app you'll want to use. The SpeechBooster feature is accessible in this app, which is a unique feature of the Oticon Real.
Oticon ON App
Do you want to adjust your hearing aids on an Apple watch? Or are you looking to make adjustments to your tinnitus equalizer? The Oticon ON is the app you'll want to download. For Apple watch functionality, keep in mind that the Apple watch widget will not have the full functionality of the Oticon ON app.
Oticon provides a table to help understand the differences between these two apps:
Tips
If you’re having trouble connecting to the Oticon app, there are a few steps that can help:
- Ensure your phone software is up-to-date and the latest version.
- Restart your phone.
- Check that your Bluetooth is switched on and hearing aids are connected to your phone.
- If the hearing aids are still not connecting, delete and re-download the app.
Conclusion
All in all, the Oticon Companion hearing aid app provides users with an intuitive way of controlling their hearing experience while providing useful features such as volume control, location tracking of your lost hearing aids, and remote programming functionality. With its easy-to-use interface, helpful tricks and tips, and reliable connectivity options, the Oticon Companion Hearing app is worth setting up to make the most of your Oticon hearing aids.
