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Does anyone know what is new with the latest Oticon MORE update (version 1.4.0)? Any major improvement? New features? Thanks

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I didn’t even know there was another firmware update.
The latest I know of is 1.3.0

The OWN aids can answer phone calls by way of a button on the aids, maybe they are going to add the capability to the More aids, we can only hope.

@cvkemp said:

The OWN aids can answer phone calls by way of a button on the aids, maybe they are going to add the capability to the More aids, we can only hope.

Yup, you are right. That and the usual bug fixes and general improvement.

I will more than likely have to wait until after the new contract renewal in November to get the update. Anyway my aids are going in to be checked out and have the batteries changed the first Friday in October. Due to the way the contract is written the VA clinics can no longer change the batteries. I am also getting my right ear mold changed to a full skeleton ear mold.

That I would say only Apple. The hands free takes both the hearing aid firmware and the phone firmware and software to work. I haven’t read if android has that capability yet

Totally different Bluetooth set, Paradise is classic Bluetooth, is a subset of Bluetooth LE. The difference is in how much battery usage. Classic is harder on the batteries.

I’ve seen you folks discuss this, mostly Greek to me😉. Seems oticon is STILL missing the boat! That’s why I have a pair of paradise (for their phone capabilities) and a pair of More’s, best of both worlds when needed…

I don’t think so, I have been using Oticon for 12 years and have watch the progression, always to make the general hearing experience better. Sure they have been tied to the most of the time , which is okay with me. As a retired IT Professional/Software Systems Engineer I have dealt with all forms of phones and operating systems. When I retired I decided on ease of operation instead of dealing with weekly troubleshooting like I had when working. I landed with IOS and haven’t regretted it and definitely haven’t regretted wearing Oticon aids.
Now of my well deserved trusted audiologist said I needed another brand of aids I would willingly make the change.

Since I own both brands and self program, I’m aware of their differences. With that said the main reason I have a pair of paradise ’s is the phone functionality (nope, not gonna buy into the iphone lifestyle lol).

@Baltazard. I’ve set them up so they act very similar to each other in their style of hearing, I’ve severely limited phonak from their ability to change between the various auto programs. If you handed me a pair to put on I’d have a hard time telling the difference between the 2 in their abilities to bring sound to my brain.
From a fitment perspective the damn phonaks will NOT stay in my left ear canal while the oticon(same exact dome and wire length) stay in place perfectly!! So I’ve ordered a pair of slimtip molds to see if that fixes the issue with the phonak/paradise dilemma.
Oticon pros- a rechargeable battery that can be changed by the user
Phonak pros- hands free phone

In reply to @Zebras

Sometimes I don’t express myself in a way that others understand my meaning. I was thinking that by stating " (nope, not gonna buy into the iphone lifestyle lol)." that I’m a firm believer in the Android lifestyle, my bad.

In reply to #17

Yes, they are setup to sound and act very similar to each other.

I have a pair of More1R & Paradise p50R. How they compare to the models you referred to and function I really have no idea.

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Just updated Genie and these are the release notes for Oticon More 1.4.0…

FW 1.4.0

  • Compatibility with Corda miniFit 1.3mm
  • Option for using push-buttons for call handling when using hands-free communication
  • General Updates and Improvements

Will update and report back…

Ok… more info,

Under Buttons and Indicators in Genie 2022…2

Call Controls

  • Answer call - Apply a short press
  • Decline call - Apply a very long press
  • End call - Apply a very long Press

Sounds reasonable enough…

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