I've spent the last month wearing Phonak Lumity hearing aids. The devices have great Bluetooth connection, strong background noise management, and a sleek exterior. You can read our full review of the hearing aids themselves here.
In this review, though, I want to discuss Phonak's secret super-power, Roger On. Roger On is a discreet accessory microphone that can clip onto a partner's shirt, sit on a table during a meeting or even clip onto a running stroller (more on that in a minute).
Background
Most experienced hearing aid wearers know their hearing technology's importance to confident social interactions. Sometimes though, hearing aids just aren't enough.
I recently went to a restaurant that clocked in at over 100 dBs (I'm a nerd, so I used my decibel app to measure). Although my hearing aids helped, they struggled to figure the soundscape out and keep me in tune with my wife's conversation. Roger On is designed for precisely this kind of challenging situation.
The external microphone can sit in the middle of the table, be pointed at your partner, clip onto their shirt, or go into surround sound, which strips out background noise and cleanly streams audio into your ears.
How to Get Roger On
You can purchase Roger On through your local hearing professional (usually $600-$1,000). Your hearing professional will connect the device to your hearing aids and can help customize settings as needed.
The price is a sticking point for some but well worth it for those who regularly spend time in the classroom or struggle in dynamic situations.
Local clinics typically offer 45-day risk-free returns on accessories like Roger On so you'll get a chance to try the device for yourself before you are fully committed.
That's a wrap.
I hope you've found this guide useful! If you've tried Roger On and want to share your experience or have further questions, feel free to get in touch at hello@soundly.com.
Best of luck with your research!
