Dual Bluetooth access for Cochlear Implant users

Hi, I am a hearing impaired and I use the Cochlear N8 sound processor. I am a Director of Product Development and use my iPhone for every single phone call because it has the best Bluetooth and streaming connectivity from iPhone to Cochlear sound processors (N7 or N8). My only issue with it is I am constantly finding that I need to be handsfree and would love to be able to use AirPods' amazing microphone technology to pick-up my voice/talking while still streaming Audio directly to my Cochlear (or hearing device) as we cannot use AirPods' audio speakers to hear with and hearing devices don't have microphones for phone calls. I believe allowing dual Bluetooth connectivity to work for hearing devices such as Cochlear Sound Processors would allow busy hearing impaired business person such as myself or even for everyday people eliminate this type of limitation with their disability and truly be able to go handsfree like every other AirPod user in the world.

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 17

Posted on Oct 4, 2023 09:07 AM

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Posted on Mar 30, 2024 12:16 AM

Hello Paparone. Interrested in this topic! I have the same issue.I am unilateral Implanted( Cochlear Implant) . I try also to find a solution to use live listen maybe on Apple watch. I miss half of everything, my life is realy social I find myself in group of people and understand only half of them!Some airpods with streaming option to the Processor would be life changing!

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Mar 30, 2024 12:16 AM in response to Papparone

Hello Paparone. Interrested in this topic! I have the same issue.I am unilateral Implanted( Cochlear Implant) . I try also to find a solution to use live listen maybe on Apple watch. I miss half of everything, my life is realy social I find myself in group of people and understand only half of them!Some airpods with streaming option to the Processor would be life changing!

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