Using Telecoils in Your Cochlear Implant & Bone Anchored Devices
All cochlear implants and bone conduction devices have telecoils. The telecoil is in the device if it’s on the ear; otherwise, it is in an accessory.
- HLAA Enabling Telecoils (front/back postcard, pdf) (4 to a page, pdf)
Finding and using your telecoil program
Here’s the information we’ve been able to find from the manufacturers.
Switching to telecoil program:
If enabled by the audiologist, the Built-in Telecoil offers access to private and public loop systems in some cinemas and meeting rooms. (editor note: telecoils also connect to FM/RF and IR assistive listening systems)
Naída CI Marvel
Nucleus 8 options: 1) Sound processor buttons, 2) Remote control video (1 min), and 3) Nucleus Smart App (see screenshots below).
Kanso Cochlear Wireless Mini Mic 2+ (video, 4 minutes). Switch to “T” instead of music on the back.
Baha 6 Cochlear Wireless Mini Mic 2+ (video, 6 minutes). Switch to “T” instead of music on the back.
Switching to telecoil program:
Sonnet telecoil (webpage)
Rondo 3 Using the Telecoil adaptor (info and video, 1 minute)
Samba Connectivity with miniTek (webpage)
Input options: Adjusting the mix of your microphone and telecoil
You can adjust your microphone (M) and telecoil (T) settings.
- 50% M / 50% T mixture for conversation awareness. Visit with the person next to you and still receive the sound through your telecoil.
- 100% T to focus entirely on the speaker and decrease/sometimes eliminate loud background sounds.
- Some smartphone hearing device apps give users the option to set your own M/T mixture, such as 30/70.
Screenshots are below
screenshots
Resources
Remote controls, Cochlear Implant Help (webpage)