Let me clarify - I can do hands-free calling but find it’s not the best option for me, since the person on the other end of the call says the audio is garbled. I want them to hear me clearly like I want to hear them so I choose to use my phone for the microphone. I also find it easier to answer a call using the phone rather than trying to click a little button on my . And, I like to keep the phone on my person to avoid any bluetooth disconnection and reconnection problems - most time the Jabras will reconnect no problem, but there are those days where I have to waste too much time trying to reconnect to my phone.
I need to toggle Bluetooth or disconnect reconnect the in Bluetooth details, just when it does not work the first try at making a call or switching between streaming and voice texting and calls. Sometimes it works the first try but it can be finicky.
I turn it off much of the time because I have almost no issues with the protocol mode. Not since UI 6.1 and the Mar 15 2024 app update. I turn it on if I want to stream or make calls away from my phone.
However, I almost wear always a fleece vest with deep pockets for my phone…or a fanny pack when it is too hot for a vest. The ear tap to pick up calls works in both modes so I do not need to take it from my pocket when I first get a call.
My partner on the other hand puts her phone down a lot and is on the phone alot. She is not as tech savvy …to toggle Bluetooth or disconnect reconnect the HAs in Bluetooth if necessary. I had her order the phone clip+ for her Jabra EP 20 HAs and S24 Ultra. I paired my hearing aids to her phone before she got her HAs and I could go hands free on her phone as well.
It works with the first try more then it used to but still needs the Bluetooth kick here and there. I know it can be frustrating for many. Again ASHA protocol is much better now. I love my phone.
Ohh, @DAngelo reminded me, I have to toggle Bluetooth or disconnect reconnect Bluetooth sometimes when the other end of the call can not hear me well. That most often fixes the sound on the other end. Again, LE Audio is finicky for me.
I tested with the Intents 1 and a Samsung Galaxy S24 at the store yesterday and did not notice any difference in audio quality with the LE Audio toggle on and off. I streamed music from YouTube and a couple of files on the S24 I was testing. As an iPhone user, I was wondering if music would sound better on Android/LE Audio. Did I perhaps do something wrong?
Well as long as the phone is directly in front of you (like in the store) you would probably don’t notice any difference, you will see this when you walk away or put it in your pocket, then LE will start struggling and will work with no problems
Oh, thanks! I was expecting the streamed audio to sound better (richer) with as well. More stability in the connection is great though—Oticon hearing aids and iPhones (using the protocol) are terrible in this regard.
I experienced a huge difference having on. The audio was amazing compared to audio on iPhone. I agree regarding iPhone and streaming quality. Has deteriorated in recent years.
You won’t notice much of a difference in the sound quality, because hearing devices are limited by their receivers that output at maximum around 8-12 kHz [differs between manufacturers]. It should be more stable and energy efficient though, plus there are upcoming benefits of .
Your posts are very helpful. I’m picking up my first (Oticon Intent) next week and am concerned about LE audio connectivity. I have a iPhone XS now but might upgrade soon and iPhones don’t seem to have now. Do you recommend Samsung S23, S23+, or S23 Ultra? (or a Google Pixel?). The S24 phones don’t seem to have LE Audio (don’t know why). Thank you.
Do you recommend Samsung S23, S23+, or S23 Ultra? (or a Google Pixel?). The S24 phones don’t seem to have LE Audio (don’t know why)
If you don’t want issues, go with Pixels, there’s a new one coming out soon5. Pixels are the de facto standard Android implementation since they come straight from Google. Which gets you a pure unmodified Android. Samsung likes to mess around and do their own stuff, break it, then backtrack after few years and go with proper Android implementation.
I’m curious what hearing aids you’re using with your Sony phone that work flawlessly with ? (Or are you using the phone with another LE Audio device?)
My impression is that no wireless solutions consistently work “flawlessly.” The only data I’ve seen on phone reliability is from Consumer Reports which is based on survey of it’s readers. Apple, Samsung and Google phones have consistently been the most reliable with people being somewhat more satisfied with Apple and Samsung than Google.
I love my Samsung S23 even with what I deem as a minor issue with not being able to do full hands free. I don’t depend on calls just mostly text. My family and friends know i have struggled in the past with calls. But I must say than I really don’t struggle with the INTENT1 aids.
Doesn’t the 8a use the processor from the 7 Series?
Nope, I’m wrong. 8a uses G3 processor which is same as 8 series. The wireless chip is somewhat different as it doesn’t support wifi 7, but you’d think since it supports 5.3 it would support .
I’m using the Oticon Intent. Sony has had support since 2023, because the Sony WF-1000XM5 use it as well. I haven’t had a single issue with it yet since I got the Xperia a few weeks ago.
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