Hello ain35,
welcome to this Apple (user-to-user) Community!
Re: "iPhone 16 compatibility with Cochlear BAHA Smart App and Maxi 6"
I recently purchased an iPhone 16 Pro and then discovered it is not compatible with the BAHA Smart App and my BAHA Maxi 6 hearing aid. I have contacted Cochlear and they advise it has not been tested for compatibility with the iPhone 16.
Am no expert in this area, yet your questions deserve some response. Seems it is generally compatibility with iPhones in general, and with the iOS version that is of most importance.
Apple Support publishes a list of a great many hearing devices whose manufacturer's have "Made for iPhone" compatible models: List of Made for iPhone hearing devices - Apple Support
Eg: Cochlear models listed include:
- Baha 5
- Baha 5 Power
- Baha 5 SuperPower
- Baha 6 Max Sound Processor
- Kanso 2 Sound Processor
- Nucleus 7 Sound Processor
System requirements for MFi hearing devices are listed at the bottom of the above article:
Eg: For iPhone: Above devices require iPhone 4 or later.
Pairing and connecting, and more info. for above models: Use Made for iPhone hearing devices - Apple Support
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Re: "I would have thought Bluetooth compatibility with hearing devices would be important enough to be addressed before a new iPhone is released?"
It seems hearing device manufacturers will generally make a firmware (or app) update available, to keep their Mfi hearing-devices compatible with recent iOS versions, soon after a new iOS version is released.
Cochlear's support website, your hearing professional, or a manual that came with your hearing device, may have more info., on firmware, and on keeping your model up-to-date and compatible. Of course, some devices may be manufactured only with Android phones in mind. It is generally a good idea to check the suitability to your personal needs, of any manufacturer's technical item before purchase.
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Re: "Has anyone else had this problem and found a solution? "
Unless some-one with a similar situation sees your post, and replies to you here, as Apple=users, like yourself, we have no way of knowing for sure. Feedback and support issues made to Apple are logged by Apple, and we have no access to those details.
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If all else fails: Wondering if just connecting via bluetooth may be worth a try:
Seems some hearing-devices that have not been created as Mfi compatible, can be connected using bluetooth, and controlled by an app, yet some devices can not even be connected with iPhone.
How to: Connect iPhone to Bluetooth accessories - Apple Support
What to do: If you can't connect a Bluetooth accessory to your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
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If needed: Apple's Accessibility Support Website (info. / support / contact options).
Accessibility Support - Official Apple Support
All the best :-)
