[Trainer-Talk] Hearing aid compatibility with iPhone

[Marsha Drenth]

I use Autocon hearing aids and connect those hearing aids to my iPhone. You’re welcome to contact me off-line to get more information. My email is below. 

Marsha drenth  
Sent with my IPhone  
Please note that this email communication has been sent using my iPhone. As such, I may have used dictation and had made attempts to mitigate errors. Please do not be hesitant to ask for clarification as necessary. 

> On Feb 15, 2022, at 12:01 PM, Jen&Parmesan McEachen via Trainer-Talk <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Nancy:
> 
> Hearing aids and iPhones are a bit tricky especially with that brand;
> however, I would highly suggest you join a group that discusses all things
> hearing aid related for deafblind people.
> 
> Blindhearingaidusers+subscribe at groups.io
> 
> Once you are on, send the same message below to the group at:
> 
> blindhearingaidusers at groups.io
> 
> There are fantastic folks on there that will be more than happy to answer
> your questions.
> 
> My hearing loss is profound and I use Phonak, the only brand that uses
> Bluetooth, and NOT the MFI function, which is what all other HA's are
> connected to the iPhone uses.
> 
> Good luck!
> 
> Jen
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Trainer-Talk <trainer-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Nancy
> Coffman via Trainer-Talk
> Sent: February 15, 2022 8:54 AM
> To: Trainer-talk <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Nancy Coffman <nancy.l.coffman at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Trainer-Talk] Hearing aid compatibility with iPhone
> 
> Hello
> 
> I have a student who uses Oticon hearing aids. She was told they are
> compatible with the iPhone, however, when her hearing aids are connected she
> cannot hear voiceover. She has to turn them completely off to use voiceover.
> This means that when they are on, she can only hear them and when they are
> off, she can only hear voiceover. Any hints anyone would have would be
> welcome.
> 
> Interestingly, these are purchased with government funds. I am told there
> are only two kinds they can buy and she was told these are the best. I
> wonder if it also happens with other brands as some people have switched
> back to android for hearing aid compatibility.
> 
> Thank you.
> 
> Nancy Coffman 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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