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    2 min read 5 stepsApril 4, 2026Verified April 2026

    How to Connect Hearing Aids to Your Phone via Bluetooth

    Stream phone calls, music, and video directly to your hearing aids. Easier than you think.

    In this guide (5 steps):

    1. 1.Check if your hearing aids support Bluetooth
    2. 2.Connect to iPhone
    3. 3.Connect to Android
    4. 4.Adjust volume and settings
    5. 5.Stream audio to your hearing aids
    1

    Check if your hearing aids support Bluetooth

    ~15s
    Most hearing aids made after 2020 support Bluetooth. Check with your audiologist or look in your hearing aid manual. Common Bluetooth-enabled brands: Phonak, Oticon, ReSound, Starkey, and Widex. Some older models use a separate streaming device.
    2

    Connect to iPhone

    ~15s
    Go to Settings, then Accessibility, then Hearing Devices. Put your hearing aids in pairing mode (usually by opening and closing the battery door, or holding a button). Your iPhone will detect them automatically. Tap the name of your hearing aids to connect.
    3

    Connect to Android

    ~15s
    Go to Settings, then Connected Devices, then Pair New Device. Put your hearing aids in pairing mode. When they appear in the list, tap to connect. Some hearing aids also have a companion app — check the Google Play Store for your brand name.
    4

    Adjust volume and settings

    ~15s
    Once connected, you can control hearing aid volume from your phone. On iPhone: go to Settings, then Accessibility, then Hearing Devices to adjust. Many brands also have their own app (for example, Phonak myPhonak, Oticon ON) that gives you more control over sound profiles.
    5

    Stream audio to your hearing aids

    ~15s
    Phone calls will automatically route through your hearing aids once connected. For music, podcasts, or video, the audio streams directly to your hearing aids like wireless earbuds. No extra setup needed — just press play on any app.

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