Pairing Oticon hearing aids to an iPhone is a straightforward process, allowing you to utilize your iPhone for phone calls, music, and other audio directly through your hearing aids. Follow these simple steps to complete the pairing:
Step 1: Ensure Compatibility and Prepare Your Devices
Before you begin, ensure that your iPhone is compatible with your Oticon hearing aids. Most newer models of Oticon hearing aids are made for iPhone (MFi) and should work seamlessly with iOS devices. Also, verify that your iPhone is running the latest version of iOS for the best performance.
Step 2: Start with Fresh Hearing Aids
It’s usually suggested to start the pairing process with hearing aids that are fully charged or with fresh batteries to avoid any interruptions during the setup.
Step 3: Open the iPhone Settings
Unlock your iPhone and open the ‘Settings’ app. This is usually represented by an icon that looks like a set of gears and can be found on your home screen.
Step 4: Access the Bluetooth Menu
Inside the ‘Settings’ menu, tap the ‘Bluetooth’ option to enter the Bluetooth menu. Ensure that the Bluetooth switch is turned on (the switch will appear green).
Step 5: Turn Your Hearing Aids into Pairing Mode
Open and close the battery doors of your Oticon hearing aids to turn them off and on again. This action often puts hearing aids into pairing mode. For some models, you might need to hold down a button on the hearing aids; refer to your specific model’s manual for detailed instructions.
Step 6: Pairing Your Hearing Aids with iPhone
Wait for your Oticon hearing aids to appear under ‘Devices’ in the Bluetooth menu on your iPhone. This may take a few seconds. Once they appear, they will usually be listed by model name or by a series of letters and numbers which represent the serial number.
Select your hearing aids from the list and wait for a pairing request. Confirm the request, and the devices will begin pairing. You may see a series of messages confirming the connection and may be prompted to Allow or Deny access to features. Follow the onscreen prompts and select ‘Allow’ when necessary.
Step 7: Setup in the Accessibility Menu (Optional)
For additional features and controls, you can also navigate to ‘Settings’ > ‘Accessibility’ > ‘Hearing Devices’ on your iPhone. Here you can see more detailed settings for your hearing aids and adjust them as needed.
Step 8: Finalize the Connection
Your iPhone should now indicate that it is connected to your Oticon hearing aids. You might hear a series of tones in your hearing aids confirming that they are connected to the iPhone.
Step 9: Testing the Pairing
Make a phone call or play some music to test the connection. Audio should now be streamed directly to your hearing aids. If it does not, ensure the volume on both your iPhone and hearing aids is turned up and that the hearing aids are selected as the audio output device.
Troubleshooting Tips
If the hearing aids do not pair with your iPhone, or if you encounter issues, try the following:
- Restart your hearing aids by opening and closing the battery door, or turn them off and on if they are rechargeable.
- Restart your iPhone.
- Ensure that the hearing aids are not currently paired with another device.
- Make sure that the hearing aids are close to your iPhone during the pairing process.
- Refer to Oticon’s support resources or consult with a hearing professional if problems persist.
By following these steps, your Oticon hearing aids should be successfully paired with your iPhone, enhancing your listening experience with the convenience of direct audio streaming.