AutoSense OS has been trained with artificial intelligence-based machine learning to accurately identify a sound environment. It orchestrates the numerous comfort and speech understanding features in Lumity to adapt to the listener’s personal sound environment.
Latest innovations
At Phonak, we offer the most comprehensive selection of innovative and state-of-the-art hearing solutions that challenge the limits of technology. With over 75 years of experience, Phonak delivers sophisticated solutions that connect people not only with devices, but the world around them.
Technology platforms
Explore the technology that makes Phonak a leader in hearing-health.
- Phonak Lumity
- Phonak Paradise
- Phonak Marvel
Phonak Lumity
Conversations in a variety of situations can be challenging, especially with hearing loss. The next generation of hearing solutions, Phonak Lumity is based on a strong heritage of audiological expertise and incorporates the reliability of lithium-ion technology in order to address the most challenging listening situations and to reduce listening effort. What sets Lumity apart:
- Improved speech understanding in many hearing situations¹
- Reduced listening effort in quiet and in noise²
- Precise detection of speech from any direction
The technology behind Lumity
Phonak SmartSpeech™ Technology
Lumity features unique SmartSpeech Technology, a collection of features that AutoSense OS 5.0 seamlessly adapts, each feature proven to provide either improved speech understanding or reduced listening effort in many listening environments.¹
This technology not only highlights Phonak’s dedication to providing the best possible solution for speech understanding but benefits your well-being as it has been shown from scientific literature, reduced listening effort can free up cognitive resources.²
What’s inside
Discover what makes our hearing loss solutions stand out.
As your clients move through different listening environments throughout the day, it is important to have an automatic operating system that can adapt. That’s AutoSense OS.
How it works
Products that feature AutoSense OS 5.0
Main features
- Maintains natural sound of speech
- Adapts to different environments to help focus on conversations
- Improves the listening experience when streaming media
700%
environmental scans per second
200+%
unique settings combinations
22%
years of innovation in machine learning
See the evidence
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A study at Hörzentrum Oldenburg showed AutoSense OS improves listening effort and is preferred for speech understanding.
Phonak audiologists discuss how AutoSense OS works in the real-world to benefit your clients.
Learn about the 3 key benefits of AutoSense OS for your clients.
Understanding one-to-one and group conversations in noise were ranked as some of the top ‘most important’ listening situations for hearing aid wearers. Phonak offers advanced directionality & noise reduction features to address these needs.
How it works
AutoSense OS 5.0 continuously scans the environment to adjust the hearing aids to meet the needs of the wearer. Depending on the situation, Phonak hearing aids have a variety of programs that can be activated to optimize hearing in noise by reducing listening effort1, improving speech understanding1, and increasing environmental awareness.
Products that feature Directionality & Noise Reduction
Main features
- Dynamic Noise Cancellation is a spatial noise canceller that works in combination with directional microphones to make it easier to hear in noise.1
- Motion Sensor Hearing detects when the wearer is moving to optimize hearing in noise on the go.
- SpeechSensor detects the main speech source and adjusts the microphone mode accordingly to ensure better access to speech from the sides and back.1
- StereoZoom 2.0 is a binaural adaptive directional microphone system that offers greater focus on speech from the front in noisy environments.
16%
Better speech understanding from the front in noise¹
15%
Better speech understanding when speech is from side or rear¹
11%
Reduced listening effort¹
See the evidence
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A study at Hörzentrum Oldenburg showed StereoZoom 2.0 & SpeechSensor improve speech understanding and reduce listening effort in noise.
Phonak audiologists discuss how SmartSpeech Technology works in the real-world to benefit your clients.
Learn about the 3 key benefits of Phonak directionality & noise reduction features for your clients.
The world is full of high-frequency sounds, which are the first sounds we lose as we get older. Your clients need a frequency compression algorithm that can help: SoundRecover2.
How it works
SoundRecover2 aims to restore the audibility of high-frequency sounds while leaving intact the low-frequency
structures important for good sound quality. This is accomplished by compressing high-frequency sounds to a lower cut-off frequency.
Products that feature SoundRecover2
Main features
- Gives access to high-frequency sounds enjoyed in daily life
- Provides awareness of important high frequency signals in the environment
- Contributes to speech understanding
1200%
1200 Hz Lower cut-off frequency
100%%
Adaptive behavior to protect critical speech sounds
15%
years of innovation in frequency compression
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Learn about the 3 key benefits of SoundRecover2 for your clients.
Take a deep dive into SoundRecover2 and how it works to make high-frequency sounds accessible to your
Understanding soft speech is sometimes overlooked as a need, but soft-spoken conversations are just as important as louder ones. Speech Enhancer makes it easier for your clients to hear soft or distant speech in quiet.
How it works
When Speech Enhancer detects soft or distant speech in a quiet environment, up to 10 dB of additional gain is applied to the incoming speech signal.
Products that feature Speech Enhancer
Main features
- Automatically activates when soft speech is detected
- Specifically targets soft and distant speech in quiet
23%
Better speech intelligibility for speech from a distance in quiet¹*
20%
Reduces listening effort by up to 20% for communication from a distance¹***
18%
Better speech intelligibility for speech from an adjacent room¹**
*speech in a quiet environment from 4 meters
**speech in a quiet environment without visual cues at 4 meters
***speech in a quiet environment at 2, 4 and 8 meters
See the evidence
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A study at Hörzentrum Oldenburg showed Speech Enhancer improves listening effort for soft speech in quiet.
Learn about the 3 key benefits of Speech Enhancer for your clients
Understanding speech while watching TV is a top need of those with hearing loss. TV Connector can help improve the TV listening experience for your clients wearing Phonak hearing aids.
How it works
The Phonak TV Connector plugs into many televisions and media players via the auxiliary or optical ports. It will then stream media directly to connected Phonak hearing aids. This gives the wearer independent control of the volume and environmental balance, and the flexibility to enjoy TV on their terms.
Where it’s used
TV Connector can be used in TVs and other media players around the home, office, or even at school.
3%
Easy steps to set-up
1%
Press of a button to connect
∞%
Unlimited number of Phonak hearing aids can connect
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Learn about the 3 key benefits of TV Connector for your clients.
Understanding speech while watching TV.
Phonak ActiveVent™ Receiver is the world’s first intelligent hearing aid receiver and attaches to Audéo Lumity hearing aids. It intelligently combines the hearing performance of a closed fit with the comfort of an open fit.
How it works
This innovative receiver technology features a mechanically switching vent that is seamlessly steered by AutoSense OS™ 4.0 and newer versions. ActiveVent intelligently balances speech clarity in noise and listening comfort. The combination of Lumity with ActiveVent Receiver provides, on average, 10% better speech understanding in noise* while providing natural sound in everyday listening situations.
Products that support ActiveVent Receiver
Additional resources
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* Compared to conventional acoustic coupling
Understanding speech from a distance and in noise are rated as some of the most important needs by those with hearing loss. Roger, your client’s ‘third ear,’ can help.
How it works
Roger measures the surrounding noise level and adapts the volume of the microphone accordingly. As the noise level increases or decreases, the microphone will continue to adapt, so that it can handle the dynamic nature of noisy environments. Roger microphones can provide:
- 3x better speech intelligibility in noise versus hearing aids alone.1
- Better hearing in a variety of listening situations.
- Compatibility with virtually any hearing aid or cochlear implant with a telecoil.
Where it’s used
Anywhere that background noise, distance, or the combination of the two is causing problems with communication. Roger is great for use at home, in the workplace, at restaurants or museums, social events, at school, or even on the go.
61%
Improvement in speech understanding in a group conversation with Roger compared to hearing aids alone²
3%
Versatile and convenient microphone options
90%
Of Roger users would recommend Roger to their friends and family³
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Watch the 60 second video
Learn about the 3 key benefits of Roger microphones for your clients.
See how Roger technology addresses a key client need: Understanding speech from a distance.
See how Roger technology addresses a key client need: Understanding speech in groups in noise.
1. Lejon, A. & Smith, C. (2020). Speech improvement using Roger NeckLoop with different brands of hearing aids. Phonak Field Study News. Retrieved from www.phonak.com/evidence. Accessed January 2023.
2. Thibodeau L. M. (2020). Benefits in Speech Recognition in Noise with Remote Wireless Microphones in Group Settings. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology, 31(6), 404–411.
3. Sonova proprietary research. (2019). Project ID #1299. Please contact marketinsight@phonak.com if you are interested in further information.
Phonak Paradise
Universal connectivity has opened new worlds for people living with hearing loss, and with Paradise you can now have two active Bluetooth connections at the same time. They can connect to smartphones and other Bluetooth® devices, stream recorded music directly to their hearing aids, make calls and stream video chats or movies. Only Phonak offers made for all connectivity. What sets Paradise apart:
- Dynamic Noise Cancellation was shown to reduce listening effort³
- Hearing aid wearers prefer Paradise over other devices because of the combination of universal connectivity, remote support as well as motion sensor technology⁴
90%%
of health care providers agree that Phonak Paradise delivers crisp, natural sound⁴
80%%
of participants show clear preference for speech intelligibility when Speech Enhancer is active⁴
92% %
of HCPs would recommend Phonak Paradise to their peers⁴
The hardware behind Paradise
Sound processing chip PRISM™
The Processing Real-time Intelligent Sound Management (PRISM) chip features double the memory and more connectivity possibilities with low power consumption.
Motion sensor
Ultra-low power motion tri-axial accelerometer supports new ease-of-use and hearing performance features. The sensor has an industry-leading balance of high performance and low power consumption.
RogerDirect™
RogerDirect™ is a break-through in hearing technology which allows Roger technology to stream directly to Lumity, Paradise and Marvel hearing aids without having to attach an external receiver. This major innovation makes Roger technology easier to use and more attractive to a broader group of people. Roger technology is intelligent and adaptive, and continuously measures and precisely analyzes noise levels to keep the Roger signal clearly audible above background noise.
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Motion and heart rate sensor track the body’s health data and can be viewed with the myPhonak app.
How it works
The motion sensor tracks physical activities without additional devices and is now able to count the total number of detected steps based on the accelerometer signal.
Audéo Fit tracks heart rate, which can be viewed with the myPhonak app. The method used to track the heart rate is called “Photoplethysmography” (PPG).
On-demand heart rate, which will be calculated every four seconds, is a temporal overview of the heart rate on a daily, weekly, monthly and yearly basis, as well as the resting heart rate.
Where it’s used
During regular exercises and usual activities throughout the day, Audéo Fit and all Paradise rechargeable hearing aids track physical activities as well as the wearing time of the hearing aids. Tracking health data can encourage increased engagement with the option to set goals. 1,2
Products that feature Heart Sensor
Products that feature Motion Sensor
1. Buyl, R., Beogo, I., Fobelets, M., Deletroz, C., van Landuyt, P., Dequanter, S., Gorus, E., Bourbonnais, A., Bourbonnais, A., Giguère, A., Giguère, A., Giguère, A., Lechasseur, K., Gagnon, M. P., Gagnon, M. P., & Gagnon, M. P. (2020). E-Health interventions f or healthy aging: A systematic review. Systematic Review s, 9(1), 1–16. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-020-01385-8.
2. Marcolino, M. S., Oliveira, J. A. Q., D’Agostino, M., Ribeiro, A. L., Alkmim, M. B. M., & Novillo-Ortiz, D. (2018). The impact of mHealthinterventions: Systematic review of systematic review s. JMIR MHealthand UHealth, 6(1). https://doi.org/10.2196/mhealth.8873.
This system is designed to ensure that your clients have an optimal listening experience in different situations, to support the variety of their communication needs and lifestyle.
How it works
The Dynamic Noise Cancellation System works in combination with a directional beamformer for an improved listening experience. Meanwhile the Motion Sensor Hearing detects if the user is stationary or moving, plus how noisy the surroundings are. In quiet situations it helps augment the peaks of speech for an improved listening experience.
Where it’s used
It is ideal for use in situations where noise levels can be challenging, such as in social gatherings, walking and listening, and consuming media or with friends.
Products that feature AutoSense Sky OS 4.0 technology
Our proprietary fitting formula, Adaptive Phonak Digital (APD) 2.0 is designed to balance audibility, loudness, and sound quality.
How it works
A new processing algorithm and pre-calculation provide comfortable, spontaneous first-fit acceptance. From soft to loud sounds, APD 2.0 provides clients with a naturalness of sound.
Where it’s used
APD 2.0 is designed for use in everyday situations in which there may be audio challenges.
Products that feature APD 2.0
ActiveVent Receiver is the world’s first intelligent hearing aid receiver and attaches to Audéo Paradise rechargeable hearing aids.
How it works
This innovative receiver technology features a mechanically switching vent that is seamlessly steered by AutoSense OS™ 4.0 and newer versions. It intelligently combines the hearing performance of a closed fit with the comfort of an open fit.1,2
ActiveVent balances speech clarity in noise, listening comfort and provides superior sound quality for streaming media.*,2
Products that support ActiveVent Receiver
Additional resources
Make the most of ActiveVent with this helpful information
1. Winkler, A., Latzel, M., & Holube, I. (2016). Open Versus Closed Hearing-Aid Fittings: A Literature Review of Both Fitting Approaches. Trends in hearing, 20, 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1177/2331216516631741
2. Latzel, M & Hobi, S (2022) ActiveVent™ Receiver provides benefit of open and closed acoustics for better speech understanding in noise and naturalness of own voice, accessed August 2022.
* Compared to a conventional acoustic coupling in quiet.
Roger technology provides better speech understanding in noisy environments by keeping the speakers’ voices above the noise.
How it works
It measures the surrounding noise level and adapts the microphone’s volume automatically. If the noise level increases, Roger adjusts accordingly, handling the fluctuating noise levels found in everyday environments.
Where it’s used
Anywhere you’d have conversations with co-workers, family, or friends. You could use it at school to hear both teachers and classmates. You could also use it in social activities with background noise, like at a restaurant, museum, or shopping mall.
Phonak Marvel
The Marvel platform combines all of Phonak’s cutting-edge technologies and work together as a cohesive system for a seamless listening experience when connected to smartphones or Bluetooth® enabled devices. What sets Marvel apart:
- Directly connects to either iOS or Android smartphones or other Bluetooth® enabled devices to stream any kind of audio
- Enables true hands-free phone calls
- Provides stereo sound quality streaming for music, videos, e-books, podcasts and more
The hardware behind Marvel
AirStream technology
Proprietary AirStream technology delivers top-rated streaming from any TV or stereo system.5 Your clients can enjoy their favorite TV programs and movies with our simple plug and play solution called TV Connector. AirStream technology is also used in the Phonak PartnerMic™ which is an easy-to-use lapel worn microphone optimal for one-to-one conversations in noise. 6
Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries
Our lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are engineered to last six years and your clients can enjoy a full day of hearing and streaming.
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Binaural VoiceStream Technology enables users to focus on a single voice in challenging listening situations meaning more signal, less noise, and better understanding.
How it works
With Binaural VoiceStream Technology™ Phonak has the unique ability to stream full audio bandwidth in real-time and bi-directionally. This unique technology enables programs and features such as Speech in Wind, Speech in 360°, and DuoPhone.
Where it’s used
Binaural VoiceStream Technology™ can help in the following situations:
- In loud noise using StereoZoom
- In wind with Speech in Wind
- On the phone using DuoPhone
Main features
Speech in 360° achieves 80% speech intelligibility even at –10 dB signal-to-noise ratio and Speech in Wind detects and reduces wind noise and streams speech to the side most affected by wind, making voices clearer while improving comfort and speech intelligibility by up to 28%. 1
DuoPhone streams the audio in real time to the other ear, so the caller’s voice is heard in both ears for better understanding.
Products that feature Binaural VoiceStream Technology™
1. M. Latzel, 2013, Phonak Field Study News, September 2010
Provides enhanced identification of different listening situations and seamless automatic blending to provide a more natural hearing experience for your clients. It is the world’s first hearing aid that classifies streamed signals.
How it works
AutoSense OS 3.0 captures and analyzes the audio environment then precisely blends features from multiple programs in real time to provide a seamless listening experience for a variety of communication needs.
This system is designed to ensure an optimal listening experience in their unique audio environments.
Products that feature AutoSense OS 3.0
Additional resources
Bluetooth connectivity to smartphones (iOS and Android) or other Bluetooth® enabled devices
How it works
Marvel can connect directly to either iOS or Android smartphones or other Bluetooth® enabled devices to stream any kind of audio. It enables true hands-free phone calls and even audible phone notifications can be set to hear through hearing aids. Marvel also delivers stereo sound quality streaming for music, videos, e-books, podcasts and more.
Products that have Bluetooth connectivity
Roger technology provides better speech understanding in noisy environments by keeping the speakers’ voices above the noise.
How it works
It measures the surrounding noise level and adapts the microphone’s volume automatically. If the noise level increases, Roger adjusts accordingly, handling the fluctuating noise levels found in everyday environments.
Where it’s used
Anywhere you’d have conversations with co-workers, family, or friends. You could use it at school to hear both teachers and classmates. You could also use it in social activities with background noise, like at a restaurant, museum, or shopping mall.
Where do your clients need to hear their best?
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Understanding speech
1:1 in noise
Dennis and Lisa have enjoyed walking to the corner deli for lunch for years, but lately with the restaurant so crowded it’s hard for him to hear what Lisa is saying, leading to embarrassing arguments and misunderstandings. He needs a solution that will help him hear in the noise of a restaurant or the din of a busy street. Phonak offers features that directly address this need:
- Dynamic Noise Cancellation
- Motion Sensor Hearing
- SpeechSensor
- StereoZoom 2.0
- UltraZoom
Understanding speech
In a group in noise
Armand loves to go to football games with his friends. But, when the crowd is cheering, it can be difficult to have a conversation with his friends about the game. And half the fun of going to a game is talking about the action with the people around you! Phonak offers features that directly address this need:
- Dynamic Noise Cancellation
- SpeechSensor
- StereoZoom 2.0
- UltraZoom
Understanding speech
In quiet
Sarah loves making breakfast with her grandkids, but lately she is having a harder time hearing their soft voices while cooking in the kitchen. Even the alarm on the microwave is becoming too quiet for her. She needs a solution that will help her ability to hear high-pitch sounds and soft voices in quiet. Phonak offers features that directly address these needs:
- SoundRecover2
- Speech Enhancer
Understanding speech
At a distance
Marco has gone to the same church every Sunday for years, but lately it’s been harder for him to hear the priest from his favorite seat. He needs a solution that will help hear speech coming from across a room. Phonak offers products and features that directly address this need:
- Roger
- Speech Enhancer
Understanding speech
While watching TV
Gwen is an avid TV watcher, and loves watching her favorite shows with the family and also her guilty pleasure shows while everyone is out of the house. Lately, she can’t enjoy TV like she used to because others in the room say she has the volume too loud. She needs a solution that lets her hear the TV while keeping the volume comfortable for everyone. Phonak offers features that directly address this need:
- AutoSense OS 5.0
- Roger
- TV Connector
Understanding speech
Automatic and Personalized
Some clients like a hearing aid that does all the work for them. Others want to be able to adjust the hearing aids as needed. We have a solution that caters to both. Phonak offers features that directly address this need:
- AutoSense OS 5.0
- myPhonak app
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Footnotes
*Sonova sales data, total Audéo Paradise units sold in October 2020 calculated with business hours 8 hours, 6 days a week, 80% binaural fitting.
1. Appleton, J. (2020) AutoSense OS 4.0- significantly less listening effort and preferred for speech intelligibility. Phonak Field Study News retrieved from www.phonak.com/evidence, accessed February, 2022.
Latzel, M & Hobi, S (2022) ActiveVent™ Receiver provides benefit of open and closed acoustics for better speech understanding in noise and naturalness of own voice, accessed August 2022.
Thibodeau L. M. (2020) Benefits in Speech Recognition in Noise with Remote Wireless Microphones in Group Settings. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology, 31(6), 404–411.
Woodward,J and Latzel, M (2022) New implementation of directional beamforming configurations show improved speech understanding and reduced listening effort. Phonak Field Study News in preparation. Expected end of 2022.
2. Sarant, J., Harris, D., Busby, P., Maruff, P., Schembri, A., Lemke, U., & Launer, S. (2020). The effect of hearing aid use on cognition in older adults: Can we delay decline or even improve cognitive function? Journal of Clinical Medicine, 9(1), 254. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm9010254
3. Appleton, J. (2020) AutoSense OS 4.0- significantly less listening effort and preferred for speech intelligibility. Phonak Field Study News retrieved from www.phonak.com/evidence, accessed February 2022.
4. Taphuntsang, D. (2020). Market research ID 4387. Please contact marketinsight@phonak.com if you are interested in further information.
5. Rodrigues, T. & Liebe, S. (2018). Phonak AutoSense OS™ 3.0. The new & enhanced automatic operating system. Phonak Insight, retrievedfrom www.phonak.com/evidence, accessed October 17th, 2018.
6. Legarth, S., Latzel, M. & Rodrigues, T. (2018). Media streaming: The sound quality wearers prefer, Phonak Field Study News, retrieved from www.phonak.com/evidence, accessed October 17th, 2018
