GN Hearing, the global provider of hearing aid connectivity, and Cochlear, the global provider of implantable hearing solutions, together with Google, has announced support for direct streaming from Android™ devices to hearing devices for the first time using Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE), the company said.
The new technology is based on a recent hearing aid specification, Audio Streaming for Hearing Aids (ASHA) on Bluetooth Low Energy Connection-Oriented Channels, which Google has developed in collaboration with GN Hearing and Cochlear.
This new direct streaming technology from compatible* Android devices allows people to use their hearing devices like a headset to enjoy music, take calls and much more, while using a protocol designed to maximise battery life.1-2 With BLE, people can use technology designed for streaming all day while preserving the battery life of their hearing devices, which is a challenge for the traditional Classic Bluetooth streaming currently available.
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