Device Compatibility

Beltone Hearing Aid Compatibility

Beltone hearing aids enable you to stream from virtually any audio source and personalize your sound on the go, even on smartphone devices like Android and Apple.
The following Beltone hearing aids are smartphone compatible:

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Stream Sound to Your Beltone Hearing Aids

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Direct audio streaming (MFi)
You can connect Beltone wireless hearing aids directly to your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. This enables you to stream phone calls, music, navigation or any other audio from your device directly to your hearing aids. When your hearing aids are paired with a compatible iOS device, direct audio streaming and basic hearing aid adjustments are available from the device settings.
With the Beltone Imagine hearing aids it has become more convenient than ever to stay in touch with the people in your life. Now you can enjoy hands-free phone and FaceTime calls for iPhone and iPad*. See the compatibility for this latest streaming technology listed below. Contact your hearing care professional to find out more about Beltone Imagine and hands-free calls.

If your Android smartphone and your hearing aids both directly support Android Streaming to Hearing Aids functionality, you can download and install the Beltone HearMax app, open it and press “Get started”. Once the hearing aids are paired with your smartphone, you can stream audio directly.

See full compatibility list of devices here.

Customize Your Hearing Settings

You can use the Beltone HearMax and the Beltone HearPlus apps to personalise your hearing aid settings to match your preferences. You can quickly adjust your sound experience via the app, so you will always be confident with your hearing aids and ready to engage with the world around you. Find the apps for free download on Google Play or the App Store.

Control and Personalization Through Apps

For full control and personalization of your hearing experience download and use the Beltone HearMax™ or HearPlus™ app. Be sure to choose the correct Beltone app for your hearing aid:

Compatible Hearing Aids

*Works with compatible Android devices supporting Bluetooth 5.3 or later and the latest Bluetooth LE
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Compatible Android and Apple Devices for Beltone HearMax™ and HearPlus™ Apps

iOS 12 or later is required for running the HearMax app. When your hearing aids are paired with any of the compatible iOS devices listed below, direct audio streaming and basic hearing aid adjustments are natively integrated and available directly from the device settings. Apple devices marked by an asterisk (*) allow for hands-free calls when used with Beltone Serene, Beltone Achieve, and Beltone Imagine hearing aids. Earlier Apple models support call pick up via Push Button or TapControl, but voice pick-up is done via the Apple device. HearMax app is compatible with Apple Watch, but app must be installed on the user’s iPhone as well. Requires Watch OS 5.
Direct streaming via Mac computers is available. Compatible with Beltone Serene™, Beltone Achieve™, and Beltone Imagine™. Requires updating software to macOS Sonoma 14 or later.
Using the Remote Care Live feature within the HearMax™ app requires Android 8 or later. Devices marked by an asterisk (*) support direct audio streaming. Requires minimum Android 10 and Bluetooth® 5.0 and that Android Streaming to Hearing Aids is available. Beltone strives to achieve seamless device compatibilities but cannot guarantee full compatibility with all Android devices. Devices marked by two asterisks (**) support hands-free calls when used with Beltone Serene hearing aids.
If direct Android streaming is not supported by your hearing aids or Android smartphone, you can use the Beltone Phone Link 2 to stream sound. The Beltone Phone Link 2 enables you to connect your Beltone hearing aids to any Bluetooth v.2.0 Android device. Phone Link 2 requires Android devices running OS 2.3.5 or later and Bluetooth v.2.0, with functionality verified on selected devices from HTC, Huawei, LG, Motorola, Samsung and Sony.

The Beltone HearMax™ app

The Beltone HearMax™ app is optimized for iOS 12 or later is required. HearMax app is compatible with Apple Watch, but app must be installed on the user’s iPhone as well. Requires Watch OS 5.
The app is only available for download on the devices mentioned above. Each sub-variant of the phones listed above, is modified by the local carrier in each country and we cannot guarantee direct compatibility for these.
If you already have one of the sub-variants and a working direct connection to your hearing aids, we advise you not to upgrade to Android OS 8 or later at the moment.

We recommend that your Android mobile device runs Android OS version 8 or later. Your hearing aids may need to be updated to the latest firmware to work with the app. This update can be done by your hearing care professional.

Beltone Direct Phone Link device in use