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@julieo4 We have been through this before but I will repeat myself.
My Phonak I90 Sphere Ultra hearing aids because of the extra chip did not have room for the telecoil feature.
This was made also because very view venues offer telecoil and Auracast will be replacing it in the future. Ironically my church does have an excellent telecoil loop but to take advantage of it I have to wear my old Signia IX hearing aids.
The problem is other than that one feature they are not nearly as good in crowded environments.
Let’s hope Auracast becomes widely available sooner rather than later.
Does anyone have any information regarding that new technology. My Phonak hearing aids will be able to hear that new feature. The big problem is and always will be whether venues choose to participate. I don’t care how promising Auracast might be if it is not widely used it will be of no use to those of us with hearing loss.
Does anyone know the status of Auracast? It so I would love to hear from you.
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@daveshaw Repeating myself also:
You will find information at: https://centerforhearingaccess.org/
The best hearing aids purchased today will have both Auracast and telecoil options. Yes, it requires space in the product to contain these options. Advertising continues to push and promote 'invisibility and stigma'. Go figure. The shame of having hearing loss continues...
Hearing loops are installed in thousands of public and private places. Many have FM or Infrared systems that connect with telecoils when a neckloop is used. All of those places are in compliance with the American's with Disabilities Act.
Auracast is a new technology. It is coming, but it likely will not be readily available for several years. Yes, it is available in a few places now, but not many.
Reality: Those places that are in compliance are not going to jump into providing a new technology that costs them when they've paid the cost to be in sync with the ADA.
Therefore: Having both options makes the most sense. Reality: Not many hearing instruments have both. YOU AS A CONSUMER have to insist on having both options.
No, it's not fair. People who become hard of hearing don't know how to ask for something they know nothing about. Sad that these 'medical devices' are advertised and sold as 'consumer products'. Truth be danged!