Philips 9050 firmware upgrade

When and how did you find, and get a firmware update? I called Philips and they would not tell me yes or no to the existence of of an update. They told me to check with Costco. I called at random 2 stores and neither had been told of a firmware update.

I updated at home. I’ve got the Noahlink device and the fitting software. One of the DIY Oticon guys got the Oticon update so I checked and it was there. I’m not surprised that no-one’s admitting to its existence. There are issues with it and the Philips app. Until the app is updated I expect it will stay under wraps.

I don’t have 9050s, so I can’t open full app (w/o pairing). When I looked at v 1.6.0 a few weeks ago, I thought I saw “search for AuraCast” line on the picture of the app in the App Store, but I don’t see it for v 1.6.1 although the notes say “it also allows you to find and join available AuraCast broadcasts…”

@p_dellavecchia said:

I updated the app but I don’t see anywhere to see if auracast is available.

You wont see it until you update the 9050s, then it’ll be in the app.

I updated the previous version which left some of the ha button functions not working. Had to be sent back to Philips. Costco in Australia only have hearsuite 2025.1 and I have 2025.2. I think I might let Costco upgrade this time - when they eventually get 2025.2

Long press on the hearing aid buttons disconnects from the broadcast. I can see the uses but it means changing programs means an extra long press and then you have to reconnect to the broadcast.

@Lour said:

I don’t see it for v 1.6.1

Tap on the ellipse (3 dots) on the sound screen.

I was in Costco four days ago and asked if there were any newer updates for the 9050 and they looked on their computer and said no. I have 1.2.0 on mine.

My firmware was upgraded to 1.3.0 this past Sunday at Costco in Niagara Falls Canada (I live in the Buffalo area). I suppose the upgrade is available from any Costco. The new HearLink 2 app version is also available from the AppleStore. Auracast streams can now be selected from the Sound screen by clicking on the 3 dots on the lower right. I’m using an iPhone 14 Pro, and am having no issues.