[Graybeard58]

Apfel says his hearing aid will be just as powerful as those currently on the market but that users will be able to adjust the settings using smartphone applications.

I adjust mine with a small button on the hearing aid, while it is still in my ear. I fail to see how a smart phone app would be an improvement.

Audiotoniq will sell the devices online for $1,500 to $1,800.

Well, at least it's a price improvement.

[Wonder Warthog]

"I adjust mine with a small button on the hearing aid, while it is still in my ear. I fail to see how a smart phone app would be an improvement."

I think you're missing the point. The "adjustment" referred to isn't the total sound volume, but the channel-by-channel adjustment to match aid response to individual deafness characteristics. Although you can also change total volume as well

For whatever reason, (probably allergies), my hearing loss is highly variable, and the 4 "programs" that are typical for digital aids are insufficient. I really need that "analog type" total sound volume adjustment that a remote would make possible for a digital aid.

[AFreeBird]

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I adjust mine with a small button on the hearing aid, while it is still in my ear. I fail to see how a smart phone app would be an improvement.

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Think of a stereo system. Instead of turning up just the volume, and base and treble, you’re running it through a multi-band equalizer. With the smartphone app, you can adjust the various frequencies for a particular environment and situation. Frequently needed settings could be saved as presets.