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Is Phonak Naida a digital or Analog? I am curious. I never have a digital ha before.

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jimwms

I really need some help. I have bilateral sensorineural hearing loss in the severe-profound range. I have used Phonak for several years, and own a Smartlink.

Yesterday I was fitted with two Naidas. The audiologist said the Smartlink could not be used with these. So, as of this morning I believe that I have to kiss FM goodbye.

However, other posts have mentioned using Smartlink with the Naida.

Does anyone know for sure? I'm really computer and tech oriented, but right now I'm pretty confused.

cdmeggers

I would think Smartlink would work fine with the Naidas.... I have an OLD OLD FM system (the HandyMic, which is no longer made), and it worked fine with the Naida FM shoe. Maybe try emailing Phonak about this.

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ljjehl

I currently am using a Smartlink SX trnasmitter with a FM receiver (Microlink ML10i) I have no problems using this with my Phonak Naida UP aids. You will need a receiver for each aid if you want to hear out of both ears, otherwise one will be sufficient (I use only one). I think your audiologist needs to go back and do his/her homework. Check this Phonak site out:

Phonak hearing systems - FM SmartLink SX

Phonak hearing systems - Compatibility Guide

The latter site has a compatibility guide to match the receiver to the aids. The Transmitter site shows what receiver is compatible to the Smartlink.

I like the Smartlink SX because of the bluetooth addition, though it can become expensive to have 2 receivers with the transmitter.

I am looking into the iCom bluetooth device for the Naidas, so I can have a connection in both ears with the use of only one FM receiver. You can also use the Smartlink transmitter with this, but I hear the Inspiro is better, but have not had the privilege to try it out.

Here is the link to both the iCom and Inspiro:

Phonak - iCom

Phonak - Product News

I think the Inspiro is a little big, so the Smartlink will be a better fit.

Hope this helps...

jimwms

Thanks for your help! I've found out the Smartlink will work with new FM shoes for the Naidas. Because they use the larger 675 battery, the existing FM receivers I have will not fit the Naidas.

ljjehl

There you go!! You'll come out cheaper too!! I know it would have cost me $25 a piece for each boot, cheaper than buying the custom ML10i receivers for up to $800 a piece.

ljjehl

Now that I have been talking about receivers, has anybody had any issues with the DAI connection on the FM receiver w/shoe (bending, breaking connections?)

I'm considering switching from the custom ML10i receiver to the iCom w/FM receiver. I like that I can connect to both ears with the iCom, which I think will help me clear more clearly when talking on the cell phone, playing music, etc.

How about any Smartlink users that switched to iCom?? I would love to hear about your experiences....

Any response, positive and negative, will be appreciated, as I really want my equipment to last at least 5 years or more.....

Thanks!!

hohDougRN

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ljjehl

I appreciate your reply......since the DAI receiver will be attached to the iCom and not the hearing aid, I was worried about it falling off....not cheap to replace

jimwms

I opted for the ML10i FM receivers, and kept the Smartlink. There's good news and bad news.

The bad: the Smartlink will no longer function as a remote for the Naidas. You must use the MyPilot remote with the fancy display. Also, I've had problems getting the ML10i receivers to switch out of Channel 1. Or one will switch and the other won't. In addition, it is literally impossible to turn off the Naidas with the ML10i receivers attached. With the new battery door, there is no "catch" to pull it open. It is absolutely smooth. The only way to turn it off is to pull it out of your ear and use 2 hands.

The good: when the Naidas are both getting the signal from the Smartlink, they sound very good. You need to make sure the audi programs an "FM only" mode, because using the Smartlink in the "automatic" mode results in FM in and out every few seconds, with the irritating beeps every time it kicks back in (on either side). It's enough to drive you to drink.

ljjehl

LOL, that's funny...drive you to drink......I can do that w/o the aggravation

Anyway, it doesn't look like the agency I deal with will want to give me 2 RF receivers....I'm hoping they will at least switch me to the iCom and an RF receiver compatible with it. All together this will give me bluetooth stereo in both aids.....and also FM connectivity in both aids. I'm hoping my audiologist is able to get the Phonak rep to bring along the iCom on my next scheduled adjustment so I can hear the difference....

Thanks for your input!!

jimwms

I think the Phonak rep would be an excellent idea. This whole system is very complicated, more so than anything I've ever seen before.