I put a SIM into Apple Watch... works fine. But it does not connect to my (Widex) hearing aids, so I can't use it stand-alone away from an iPhone. Audio from the watch is insufficient to use. Without hearing aids, it's useless.
iPhone 13 mini
Hi Everyone, I am an audiometrist with Specsavers Audiology and I have some answers on these different devices. Any MFi hearing device will not connect to the apple watch directly - this includes brands like Widex, Signia, Rexton, GN resound and others I'm sure. There is one manufacturer that I am sure will work and that is Sonova who own Phonak and Unitron. They still employ classic bluetooth within their products and can be paired via traditional bluetooth pairing. This type of bluetooth does traditionally chew through battery life of hearing aids which is why LE bluetooth (MFi and ASHA supported devices) is now more commonly used by hearing aid manufacturers. We deal with most of the above manufacturers with no preference, there are many variables we use to select a device and should be discussed with the client based their needs. This is definitely worth bringing up with your clinician if its an issue and see what options you might have employing a compatible bluetooth streamer, if you're unable to return/exchange the devices. Good luck everyone
I don't disagree. Maybe I'm just too confused by the fact that there's an app on the watch... and it doesn't allow what what I expected. Please forgive my abuse of the thread.
You didn't abuse anything and it's fine you asked. But we can't help you with someone else's device. I'd be confused too. I hope the manufacturer can help you.
It IS Apple's fault. What about the Americans with Disabilities Act? It's discrimination.
It's MiFi... that's brand-specific?
That sounds reasonable. Hopefully, the original poster will find that information helpful. It's good of you to share your research.
Widex hearing aids are a popular brand of MFI hearing aid that work just fine with the iPhone. It would just be very helpful if they were also able to connect to the Apple Watch too.
How to use Apple Watch to MFi hearing aids for phone calls... without iPhone present!
