{"id":5908,"date":"2025-04-08T10:42:33","date_gmt":"2025-04-08T08:42:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/?p=5908"},"modified":"2025-04-08T10:42:41","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T08:42:41","slug":"bluetooth-hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/hearing-aid-technology\/bluetooth-hearing-aids-5908","title":{"rendered":"Bluetooth Hearing Aids: What\u2019s New in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column navigation-blog has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:23%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column content-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Smartphone2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Smartphone2.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Smartphone2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Smartphone2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Smartphone2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Bluetooth Hearing Aids: What\u2019s New in 2025<\/h1>\n\n\n<p>Bluetooth hearing aids are a natural step forward in our increasingly connected world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bluetooth has become an essential part of everyday life &#8211; keyboards, mice, and game controllers all connect wirelessly to PCs. Printers, scanners, and speakers too. In cars, Bluetooth links smartphones to infotainment systems and hands-free kits. Even kids\u2019 toys, item trackers, and smart home devices all rely on Bluetooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/hearing-aid-technology\/bluetooth-hearing-aids-5908\/#What_Types_of_Bluetooth_Hearing_Aids_Are_Available\" title=\"What Types of Bluetooth Hearing Aids Are Available?\">What Types of Bluetooth Hearing Aids Are Available?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/hearing-aid-technology\/bluetooth-hearing-aids-5908\/#How_Much_Do_Bluetooth_Hearing_Aids_Cost\" title=\"How Much Do Bluetooth Hearing Aids Cost?\">How Much Do Bluetooth Hearing Aids Cost?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/hearing-aid-technology\/bluetooth-hearing-aids-5908\/#What_Bluetooth_Standards_Are_Used_in_Hearing_Aids\" title=\"What Bluetooth Standards Are Used in Hearing Aids?\">What Bluetooth Standards Are Used in Hearing Aids?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/hearing-aid-technology\/bluetooth-hearing-aids-5908\/#Bluetooth_42\" title=\"Bluetooth 4.2\">Bluetooth 4.2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/hearing-aid-technology\/bluetooth-hearing-aids-5908\/#Bluetooth_Low_Energy_BLE\" title=\"Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)\">Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/hearing-aid-technology\/bluetooth-hearing-aids-5908\/#LE_Audio_The_Next_Bluetooth_Evolution\" title=\"LE Audio: The Next Bluetooth Evolution\">LE Audio: The Next Bluetooth Evolution<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/hearing-aid-technology\/bluetooth-hearing-aids-5908\/#What_is_Auracast_and_How_Does_It_Work\" title=\"What is Auracast and How Does It Work?\">What is Auracast and How Does It Work?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/hearing-aid-technology\/bluetooth-hearing-aids-5908\/#Which_Hearing_Aids_Already_Support_Auracast\" title=\"Which Hearing Aids Already Support Auracast?\">Which Hearing Aids Already Support Auracast?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/hearing-aid-technology\/bluetooth-hearing-aids-5908\/#Key_Advantages_of_Bluetooth_Hearing_Aids\" title=\"Key Advantages of Bluetooth Hearing Aids\">Key Advantages of Bluetooth Hearing Aids<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/hearing-aid-technology\/bluetooth-hearing-aids-5908\/#Common_Bluetooth_Issues\" title=\"Common Bluetooth Issues\">Common Bluetooth Issues<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/hearing-aid-technology\/bluetooth-hearing-aids-5908\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/hearing-aid-technology\/bluetooth-hearing-aids-5908\/#Alle_Hoergeraete_mit_Bluetooth_auf_einen_Blick\" title=\"Alle H\u00f6rger\u00e4te mit Bluetooth auf einen Blick:\">Alle H\u00f6rger\u00e4te mit Bluetooth auf einen Blick:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Types_of_Bluetooth_Hearing_Aids_Are_Available\"><\/span>What Types of Bluetooth Hearing Aids Are Available?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, Bluetooth hearing aids come in nearly every form factor &#8211; from small in-the-ear (ITE) devices to behind-the-ear (BTE) models. The right choice depends on your ear anatomy, level of hearing loss, fine motor skills, and personal preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hearing-guide-ITE-BTE-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Bluetooth hearig aids: ITE and BTE designs\" class=\"wp-image-5912\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hearing-guide-ITE-BTE-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hearing-guide-ITE-BTE-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hearing-guide-ITE-BTE-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hearing-guide-ITE-BTE-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hearing-guide-ITE-BTE-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hearing-guide-ITE-BTE.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bluetooth hearing aids are available in discreet in-the-ear (ITE) styles as well as nearly all behind-the-ear (BTE) models.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We expect to see even more innovation in Bluetooth hearing aids in the near future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s an overview of the current models available. Please note: These are just individual examples meant to illustrate the range of available options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:41% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"690\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hearing-guide-CICwireless.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5916 size-full\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hearing-guide-CICwireless.png 690w, https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hearing-guide-CICwireless-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hearing-guide-CICwireless-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>ReSound Quattro Neo<\/strong>: A small, Bluetooth-enabled ITE device. However, its external antenna is somewhat delicate. Careful handling is needed when inserting or removing the hearing aid to avoid damaging the cable over time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:41% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"690\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hearing-guide-CICw.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5917 size-full\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hearing-guide-CICw.png 690w, https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hearing-guide-CICw-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hearing-guide-CICw-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Starkey Edge AI (wireless CIC)<\/strong>: A direct competitor to the ReSound Linx Quattro. This small ITE model features a more robust, discreetly positioned external antenna and a new chip for faster and more stable connectivity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:41% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"242\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Oticon-own-itc-brown.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3604 size-full\" title=\"\"><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Oticon Own (ITC model)<\/strong>: A slightly larger in-the-canal device where all Bluetooth components are built into the housing\u2014making it more resistant to damage. Available from several manufacturers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:41% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Starkey-Evolv-ITC-Ak.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3603 size-full\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Starkey-Evolv-ITC-Ak.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Starkey-Evolv-ITC-Ak-300x261.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Starkey Edge AI (Rechargeable ITE)<\/strong>: Includes all components\u2014including a rechargeable battery\u2014within the casing. This design is slightly larger than the battery-powered ITC version.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:41% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"369\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Phonak_Audeo_Lumity_bronze.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3606 size-full\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Phonak_Audeo_Lumity_bronze.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Phonak_Audeo_Lumity_bronze-203x300.jpg 203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Phonak Audeo Infinio (RIC)<\/strong>: Bluetooth has been standard in receiver-in-canal (RIC) hearing aids for some time and is supported by all major brands.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:41% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"388\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Unitron-B-Stride-P-R.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3837 size-full\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Unitron-B-Stride-P-R.jpg 388w, https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Unitron-B-Stride-P-R-243x300.jpg 243w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 388px) 100vw, 388px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Unitron V Stride (BTE)<\/strong>: Classic behind-the-ear design with Bluetooth support &#8211; representative of other manufacturers as well.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Do_Bluetooth_Hearing_Aids_Cost\"><\/span>How Much Do Bluetooth Hearing Aids Cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bluetooth functionality has only a minor impact on the cost of a hearing aid. What really matters is the level of technology\u2014especially features for speech enhancement and background noise reduction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Bluetooth_Standards_Are_Used_in_Hearing_Aids\"><\/span>What Bluetooth Standards Are Used in Hearing Aids?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hearing-guide-bt.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5911\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hearing-guide-bt.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hearing-guide-bt-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hearing-guide-bt-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hearing-guide-bt-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hearing-guide-bt-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hearing-guide-bt-1200x675.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Did you know that Bluetooth is named after Danish King Harald \u201cBluetooth\u201d Gormsson? Known for uniting Denmark and Norway in the 10th century, he was also known for his communication skills\u2014making him a fitting namesake for this technology. The Bluetooth logo even combines the Nordic runes for his initials: H and B.<br>Currently, different manufacturers use different Bluetooth protocols:<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Bluetooth-4.2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bluetooth_42\"><\/span>Bluetooth 4.2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Used by the Sonova Group (Phonak, Unitron, Hansaton) for streaming audio. For app-based control, these devices use Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Pros<\/th><th>Cons<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Excellent sound quality<\/td><td>High power consumption<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stable connection<\/td><td>No true stereo: only one hearing aid connects to the phone, then relays the signal to the other<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Compatible with iOS and Android for hands-free calling<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Bluetooth-Low-Energy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bluetooth_Low_Energy_BLE\"><\/span>Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>LE Audio was introduced in 2020 and finalized in 2022. Its goal: minimize signal dropouts by dynamically lowering the data rate as distance increases &#8211; resulting in fewer connection issues. Within range, sound quality is excellent &#8211; comparable to Bluetooth 4.2, and in some cases, even better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Pros<\/th><th>Cons<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Low energy consumption = long battery life<\/td><td>Streaming music? Not the best. But for podcasts and phone calls, it works just fine.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Android still lags behind iOS. For example, hands-free calling currently only works with Apple devices.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Bluetooth-LE-Audio-5.2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LE_Audio_The_Next_Bluetooth_Evolution\"><\/span>LE Audio: The Next Bluetooth Evolution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Introduced in 2020 and finalized in 2022, LE Audio was designed to minimize signal dropouts over distance. The solution: as the distance increases, the data rate decreases &#8211; ensuring a more stable connection. While this may slightly reduce audio quality, it prevents annoying disruptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Within the recommended range, LE Audio delivers excellent audio streaming quality &#8211; far better than classic Bluetooth Low Energy and comparable to Bluetooth 4.2. Whether it actually sounds better depends on your personal listening experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Auracast_and_How_Does_It_Work\"><\/span>What is Auracast and How Does It Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Auracast is a transmitter that can be installed with minimal effort. It sends audio to any compatible device\u2014no pairing or registration required. Users simply open their phone to view available sources and choose which ones to connect to. Multiple sources can be active at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, while waiting at the airport, you could stream music and still receive boarding announcements directly through your hearing aids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Auracast can greatly improve speech understanding in challenging environments like conferences, train stations, or busy public venues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how it works: the analog signal is first digitized, then reconverted into analog for playback. This process takes time, and if you&#8217;re also hearing the same sound live through your hearing aid microphones, it can create a distracting echo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why the developers of Auracast focused on creating an encoder\/decoder system that minimizes this delay &#8211; delivering a high-end listening experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hearing-guide-starlink-tv-1024x576.png\" alt=\"TV transmitter for bluetooth hearing aids\" class=\"wp-image-5913\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hearing-guide-starlink-tv-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hearing-guide-starlink-tv-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hearing-guide-starlink-tv-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hearing-guide-starlink-tv-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hearing-guide-starlink-tv-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hearing-guide-starlink-tv.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This TV adapter from Starkey is Auracast-compatible.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another big plus: the Auracast transmitter fits into a compact, portable streamer. It doesn\u2019t have to be permanently installed and is ideal for mobile use when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like any new technology, it will take time for Auracast to reach widespread adoption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Hearing_Aids_Already_Support_Auracast\"><\/span>Which Hearing Aids Already Support Auracast?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Status: March 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Which Hearing Aids Already Support Auracast?<\/strong><br><em>Status: March 2025<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As of now, only a few manufacturers have integrated Auracast into their hearing aids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ReSound<\/strong> was the first to launch Auracast with its <strong>Nexia series<\/strong>, followed by full Auracast support in the newer <strong>Vivia<\/strong> and <strong>Savi<\/strong> product lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Starkey<\/strong> was the second brand to adopt Auracast, introducing it with the <strong>Edge AI series<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both ReSound and Starkey also offer compact <strong>Auracast TV transmitters<\/strong>. These provide outstanding TV sound quality and can also be used as general Auracast transmitters for other compatible devices &#8211; like headphones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many other manufacturers\u2014such as Oticon, Bernafon, and Signia\u2014have stated that their current hearing aids are <strong>Auracast-ready<\/strong>. A firmware update will be released at a later date to activate the new Bluetooth standard. However, there is no confirmed timeline yet for when this update will become available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Pros<\/th><th>Cons<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Low energy consumption<\/strong> \u2192 Long-lasting batteries or all-day rechargeable use<\/td><td><strong>Bluetooth 5.2<\/strong> isn\u2019t yet standard across all devices &#8211; many TVs, smartphones, and other tech need to be upgraded or updated<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Excellent streaming sound quality<\/strong> for music and other audio content<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Equal support for iOS and Android<\/strong> smartphones<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Universal interface<\/strong> \u2192 No longer dependent on proprietary accessories<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Advantages_of_Bluetooth_Hearing_Aids\"><\/span>Key Advantages of Bluetooth Hearing Aids<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><thead><tr><th>Advantages<\/th><th>Disadvantages<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Remote fine-tuning<\/strong> by your hearing care professional<\/td><td><strong>Older Bluetooth hearing aids<\/strong> tend to be less stable and prone to dropouts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Extensive app features<\/strong>: location tracking, health data, Internet of Things integration, customizable settings<\/td><td><strong>Firmware updates<\/strong> are often required for both hearing aids and smartphones to maintain compatibility<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Direct phone call streaming to both ears<\/strong>, with the option to mute microphones for fewer background distractions<\/td><td><strong>Connection issues<\/strong> may arise after system or app updates, especially on Android devices<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Stream podcasts, music, videos, audiobooks, and GPS directions<\/strong> straight to your hearing aids<\/td><td><strong>Not all smartphones<\/strong> are compatible\u2014always check with your hearing care provider before purchase<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Automatic emergency contact activation<\/strong> in the event of a fall (available in select models)<\/td><td><strong>Bluetooth pairing<\/strong> must be done correctly, and may need to be redone after updates<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Bluetooth_Issues\"><\/span>Common Bluetooth Issues<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For seamless smartphone integration, two factors are crucial:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Is your smartphone compatible?<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Have your hearing aids been correctly paired?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If an update occurs &#8211; whether in the hearing aids, the phone\u2019s OS, or any related apps &#8211; Bluetooth connections can break. Often, the pairing must be deleted and re-established manually. This is especially common with Android due to its open system and frequent software changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bluetooth hearing aids are a modern and convenient advancement that can make daily life much easier. That said, a basic understanding of how Bluetooth works\u2014or the willingness to learn\u2014is highly recommended to get the most out of your devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The LE Audio-based feature <strong>Auracast<\/strong> is particularly exciting. We\u2019re eager to see how it will integrate into everyday life as more devices adopt the standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(250,250,250) 0%,rgb(228,235,242) 97%)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"aligncenter wp-block-avatar\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Avatar von Cornelia Rill\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cropped-F6_9898-scaled-1-180x180.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cropped-F6_9898-scaled-1-360x360.jpg 2x\" class=\"avatar avatar-180 photo wp-block-avatar__image\" height=\"180\" width=\"180\" title=\"\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>About the author<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-heading wp-block-post-author-name\">Cornelia Rill<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-author-biography\">As a master hearing care professional and audiologist with an A.E.A. diploma, as well as a background in communication and media studies, Conni is continually fascinated by how highly complex high-tech products can create deeply emotional experiences. That\u2019s why she explores new strategies at a local hearing care specialist shop in Stuttgart, Germany to best meet customers&#8216; hearing needs. Her extensive experience in hearing acoustics, combined with her passion for text and language, forms the perfect foundation for her conceptual work on hearing-guide.com<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alle_Hoergeraete_mit_Bluetooth_auf_einen_Blick\"><\/span>Alle H\u00f6rger\u00e4te mit Bluetooth auf einen Blick:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"suche-content\"><\/div><script>$(function(){ladenSuche(46);});<\/script>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column navigation-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:23%\">\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code><\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column content-blog is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weitere interessante Artikel zu H\u00f6rger\u00e4te-Technik<\/h1>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-2 wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hearing-guide.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/hearing-guide-smart-hearingaids-300x169.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Smart hearing aids: A digital illustration of a smart hearing aid against a cosmic, nebula-like background. 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