Can Hearing aids that are Bluetooth capable be used on a Windows 11 laptop?

Anonymous
2023-08-12T16:10:00+00:00

I just got a new laptop that has Windows 11 as its OS. It has Bluetooth settings, but when I check it, I don't see any way to pair my hearing aids to it.

They sync to my iPhone and iPad.

Is there a way to add them so I can use them when I'm using the computer so I don't disturb others in the room?

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  1. JosephT71 9,220 Reputation points
    2024-03-16T12:52:33+00:00

    Yeah & the "bridge" device won't work with computers either as I said earlier the hearing aid companies DON'T want to write blue tooth definitions (I.E. Drivers) for computers unless they get forced to do so by the FCC or some other agency did to them for phones! & even if your computer will pair with them since there are NO computer blue tooth definitions that define them as audio devices they will NEVER function as BT ear pods or headphones until they are forced to write the definitions!

    How many times do I have to tell you that "bridge" devices use "proprietary" wireless protocols? By definition, proprietary means NOT bluetooth.

    You can buy this Signia bridge device, it specifically tells you that it works on pc's and laptops. It will talk to your pc's and laptops with bluetooth, then it uses Signia's proprietary wireless protocol to talk to Signia hearing aids.

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    https://www.signia.net/en/chargers-and-accessories/streamline-mic/

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-03-16T01:23:17+00:00

    Yeah & the "bridge" device won't work with computers either as I said earlier the hearing aid companies DON'T want to write blue tooth definitions (I.E. Drivers) for computers unless they get forced to do so by the FCC or some other agency did to them for phones! & even if your computer will pair with them since there are NO computer blue tooth definitions that define them as audio devices they will NEVER function as BT ear pods or headphones until they are forced to write the definitions!

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  3. JosephT71 9,220 Reputation points
    2024-03-15T15:40:52+00:00

    As I clearly explained on page 1 that it is an US law (FCC regulation) that forced hearing aids companies to make hearing aids compatible with mobile phones. Otherwise it is a proprietary wireless protocol so that hearing aids companies can sell you a "bridge" device for an extra $200 in order to connect to a computer or a tv.

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/106349

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-12-14T15:49:39+00:00

    Yes, mine do the same thing I have resound band new top of the line BTE hearing aids. Hope you find an answer!

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-12-02T18:51:52+00:00

    My 'alldayclear' blue tooth hearing aids don't show up to pair while other items do show up. Yesterday it worked, now they don't.

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