Suitable hearing aids for streaming

@thivyan.pillay said:

connecting to Android devices and streaming Bluetooth audio, which hearing aids have the best implementation

@thivyan.pillay
The newest HA will probably have the newest BT connection protocol. Untill now Phonak was the best with there BT Classic and BT LE protocols. Connecting to 2 BT devices at the same time and having 8 registered devices. Next to that 2 way connection so talking and listening with the phone in the pocket for Androids.

At the moment there are coming up other HA brands also allowing 2 connected devices at the same time and the market is fast.

Bluetooth 5 and later got the far better connection distance possibilities and version 6 is focussing on channel sounding but that will probably not add extra connection distance.

So there you have a few items to keep in mind.
Succes with your decision.

The Android audio streaming profile for hearing aids (ASHA) has been hit and miss in terms of its performance.

It looks as though your phone supports LE Audio though so you’ll have a broader range of options with the potential for longer battery life vs bluetooth classic audio streaming. Talk to your audiologist about this and get feedback from other users. I haven’t had any experience with your specific phone.

Your best options for bluetooth classic audio streaming are Unitron Smile and Phonak Infinio RIC devices have the longest bluetooth range for bluetooth classic and the most stable connection in general but this will depend on your phone and location also.

Signia has a single product that also uses bluetooth classic for audio streaming. It is a first generation product and I haven’t seen much real world feedback.

I have the Oticon INTENT1 aids and the Samsung S23 phone and streaming is great. I have hands free calls and I listen to audiobooks 3 to 4 hours a day. And still have 20 hours of battery life