From watches to headphones, everything can be connected through Bluetooth, now it’s time to connect Oticon hearing aids to iPhone.
Once you connect your Oticon hearing aids to your iPhone, you can stream music and make calls through your aids. the process is also very simple and will be done in a few minutes.
All you have to do is switch on the Bluetooth setting on your Oticon hearing device and your iPhone, and connect them.
In the article below, I have explained the step-by-step procedure to connect Oticon hearing Aids to iPhone and the necessary fixes you can adopt if you are facing any troubles.
How to Connect Oticon Hearing Aids to iPhone
Oticon hearing aids are made for your iPhone, meaning you will require no additional equipment or cables to connect Oticon hearing aids to your iPhone.
All you have to do is make small changes in your settings, download “Opticon Companionon from the Apple Store and you are good to go. Here’s how you can connect Oticon hearing aids to iPhone in three simple steps:
- Go to Settings
- Put Oticon hearing aids on Pairing mode.
- Pair iPhone to Oticon hearing aid
Now, let’s go through these steps in detail:
Step 1: Go to Settings
Open your iPhone, and go to the “settings” app.
Scroll through the options till you find the “Accessibility” function, and then click on it.
Again, scroll down to the new screen that appears on your screen, then click on the “Hearing” menu.
Step 2: Put Oticon hearing aids on Pairing mode.
Now to pair your hearing aids to your iPhone, you first need to put the Oticon hearing aids in the pairing mode.
To do that, you have to switch off the hearing aids, and then switch them on again.
If your hearing aids are battery-operated, just open and close the battery door. If they are rechargeable, all you have to do is put them in a charging station and then take them out.
Step 3: Pair iPhone to Oticon hearing aid
Go back to your iPhone, and on your screen, you should see the name and model of your Oticon hearing aids.
If you have two hearing aids L and R should be written next to the model, if you only have the aid for the right ear, should be displayed on the screen, and if you have a hearing aid for only the left ear, L should be displayed next to the model’s name.
Now to pair the devices, click on the name of the device, and press the “Pair” prompt twice.
If you have two hearing aids for both your ears, your device will separately connect both sides to your phone by clicking on L(left ear) and R(right ear).
Can’t Connect Oticon Hearing Aids to iPhone? Here’s how to Fix
Now, if you are facing hindrances while trying to connect Oticon hearing aids to iPhone, you are not the only one.
Many have raised the issue, so, in this section of the article, we will go through the possible reasons behind the hearing aids not connecting to the iPhone and how you can fix it.
Retrace your step
Many times when you are in between the process, you might skip a step or two which can obstruct you while trying to connect the devices.
You can retrace your steps and try to reconnect the hearing aid to your iPhone and see if it works.
Make sure the devices are closeby
While connecting two Bluetooth-enabled devices it is important to make sure that the devices are placed nearby so that they can easily detect and connect.
Make sure no other devices are connected to your iPhone
If your iPhone is already connected to a different Bluetooth device, say your AirPods, this will also restrict the hearing aids from connecting with your mobile.
Make sure to remove all pre-connected devices from your mobile Bluetooth and then proceed with the process of connecting Oticon Hearing aids to your iPhone.
Conclusion
With that, we are at the end of the article. I hope now you know how you can connect Oticon hearing aids to iPhone and the reasons why you might be failing to do so.
If you still have any thoughts or queries related to the article, you can share them with us in the comment section below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why won’t my Oticon hearing aids stay connected to my iPhone?
If your hearing aids are too far apart from your mobile device, this can cause the devices to have a problem to have problems staying connected.
Make sure you don’t put too much space between your iPhone and hearing aids and you should be sorted out.
Ensure your hearing aids are properly charged as well.
Can I connect any iPhone to Oticon hearing aids?
Yes, you should be able to connect every version of the iPhone above 5 with Oticon hearing aids.
However, if you do own one below version 5, you might need to upgrade before you can enjoy every functionality of the hearing aids.
How do I activate Oticon hearing aids?
You have to switch off the hearing aids, and then switch them on again.
If your hearing aids are battery-operated, just open and close the battery door. If they are rechargeable, all you have to do is put them in a charging station and then take them out.