A wide range of hearing instrument accessories are available to help children communicate better over the phone, listening to music or TV, with Bluetooth devices or even just check the status or adjust features. Wireless accessories such as iCom connect hearing instruments wirelessly to computers, MP3 players, mobile phones and ensure that no child is left behind. Communication in difficult listening environments, such as in school, where distance, noise and reverberation (echo) are present, is optimally supported by the use of FM.

Accessories for babies and toddlers

FM for babies and toddlers
The use of an FM system ininfancy increases the quantity and quality of speech and languageexperience during those critical early learning years. Later on, whilein the noisy and lively environment of preschool, FM allows children to learn and participate effectively by enhancing the speech signal.

iView - reassurance at the touch of a button
The iView status viewer provides perfect support for parents,caregivers and teachers. For their reassurance, a simple push of abutton, the color LCD display of iView

  • displays information on battery status, program settings and volume levels
  • monitors one or two hearing aids

Accessories for school children

Miniature multi-frequency FM receivers and transmitters
The time in school is critical to your child’s future development. FM systems in the school environment ensure that your child hears the teacher’s voice directly and clearly. With an FM system the major obstacles of distance, echo and noise are reduced and your child can enjoy learning and playing to the full extent.

Being able to communicate well on the telephone is essential in today’s world. Hearing instruments with FM capability allow young wearers to communicate effectively by phone.

Television can be a positive source of learning and entertainment. However, understanding can be difficult for hearing impaired children due to poor sound quality and background noise. With FM, children can enjoy watching television thanks to the direct transmission of the sound to the hearing instrument. The television volume for other viewers can stay at the normal level.


Receiver for (near to) normal hearing users
iSense is Phonak’s new family of miniaturized wireless products for children and adults who do not use traditional hearing instruments but who can easily benefit from an improved listening link. These users include those individuals who suffer from central auditory processing disorder (APD), slight hearing loss, unilateral hearing loss, autism, attention deficit (hyperactivity) disorder (ADHD) and also second language learners.

Accessories for teenagers

iCom – communication interface
Like all kids, children with a hearing impairment want to lead an active social life. Keeping in touch with their environment means being able to use communication and entertainment systems. The revolutionary, ergonomically designed iCom finally opens up the world of wireless communication to hearing impaired children.

  • Enabling effortless use of communication systems like (mobile) telephones, televisions, MP3 players and computers
  • Receiving input via Bluetooth, wired audio jack and FM
  • Letting the hearing instruments function as a wireless headset


FM

  • For distances
    If you are situated a few meters away from a friend, effective communication can be tricky. With a Dynamic FM transmitter however, you can hear the speaker’s words clearly in your ear
  • For the phone
    Your hearing difficulties can make using a cellphone tough, prohibiting you from communicating normally with your peers. SmartLink+ niftily overcomes this problem, connecting wirelessly to any Bluetooth cellphone for effective hands-free use
  • For the computer
    In today’s multimedia age of MP3s and online video, you expect your media to be fully immersive. With a Dynamic FM transmitter, you can plug into any machine with an audio output, whether PC, Mac, TV or Hi-Fi, to enjoy your audio wirelessly

myPilot – command center
myPilot offers convenient wireless control, useful status information and more.

  • Remote control over program and volume of hearing instruments including separate left/right adjustments
  • Read-out of system status, including battery status, current program and volume levels
  • Convenient time/date and alarm functions
  • Full-color display
  • Customizable program names and icons for easy program identification
  • Two attractive color options, high-tech gray or white

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