Using Telecoils in Your Cochlear Implant & Bone Anchored Devices

All cochlear implants and bone conduction devices have telecoils. The telecoil is in the device if it’s on the ear; otherwise, it is in an accessory.

Finding and using your telecoil program

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Switching to telecoil program:

If enabled by the audiologist, the Built-in Telecoil offers access to private and public loop systems in some cinemas and meeting rooms. (editor note: telecoils also connect to FM/RF and IR assistive listening systems)

Naída CI Marvel

 

Nucleus 8 options: 1) Sound processor buttons, 2) Remote control video (1 min), and 3) Nucleus Smart App (see screenshots below). 

Kanso Cochlear Wireless Mini Mic 2+ (video, 4 minutes). Switch to “T” instead of music on the back.

Baha 6 Cochlear Wireless Mini Mic 2+ (video, 6 minutes). Switch to “T” instead of music on the back.

Switching to telecoil program:

Accessories

Sonnet telecoil (webpage)

Rondo 3 Using the Telecoil adaptor (info and video, 1 minute)

Samba Connectivity with miniTek (webpage)


 

Input options: Adjusting the mix of your microphone and telecoil

You can adjust your microphone (M) and telecoil (T) settings.

  • 50% M / 50% T mixture for conversation awareness. Visit with the person next to you and still receive the sound through your telecoil.
  • 100% T to focus entirely on the speaker and decrease/sometimes eliminate loud background sounds.
  • Some smartphone hearing device apps give users the option to set your own M/T mixture, such as 30/70.

Screenshots are below

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Cochlear logo
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Screenshot of smartphone app for AB cochlear implant. Selecting telecoil program.  Screenshot of smartphone app for AB cochlear implant. Selecting the balance between microphone and telecoil input.

Cochlear app - showing volume program and audio sources. Select "telecoil" mixing telecoil input and microphone input

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