iCom - The communication interface
The freedom of wireless connectivity
For many of us leading an active life, keeping in touch with our environment means being able to interface with a diverse range of communication systems like telephones, televisions, MP3 players, computers or other audio sources. For hearing instrument users, participating in these often important, sometimes just fun aspects of modern living has been a big challenge. Not anymore!
iCom offers the most convenient way to interface any wireless Phonak hearing instrument (excl. Petite models) to modern communication devices. The binaural StereoSound digital transmission is extremely robust against any sort of interference. It wirelessly connects the hearing instruments to Bluetooth devices or phones and also offers a 3.5mm stereo jack for cabled connections and can integrate an FM receiver via europlug. Incoming signals are prioritized automatically and the hearing instruments will automatically switch to the individual hearing programs EasyAudio and EasyBluetooth. The large central button makes sure all users can easily accept and reject a call or stop and start streaming audio.
Phonak TVLink: it’s all in the name
We are pleased to introduce the new Phonak TVLink, the ideal TV experience. With Phonak TVLink, it is easy to connect the hearing system to the TV via Bluetooth. The unique StereoSound guarantees a perfect listening experience.
The Phonak TVLink at a glance
- StereoSound makes mono wireless transmission a relic of the past
- TV to hearing system in the blink of an eye – an amazingly short transmission delay ensures listening pleasure even for open fittings
- The transmission range of up to 30 meters allows freedom of movement
- Plug and play - easy one-step set-up in 60 seconds
- Easy volume adjustments via the Phonak TVLink basestation
- The basestation doubles as a charging cradle for the iCom – one power supply for two devices
Claus-Peter Reichel about Accessories
"Our experiences with iCom are positive and it is a great addition to the high-quality hearing systems. It could even be used more frequently. I think that we simply have to offer the accessories more frequently, and let the customer decide."
iCom key features
- Wirelessly connects Phonak hearing instruments to a huge variety of external devices
- Phonak StereoSound audio transmission to the hearing instruments
- Receives input in 3 different ways: Bluetooth wireless (speech and stereo music), wired stereo audiojack and FM via europlug
- Ergonomic design with one simple button
- True hands-free operation with directional microphone pickup
- Multi-point technology allows the use of two phones in parallel
- Rechargeable battery
- Small, attractive and unobtrusive
- Fully automatic switching of hearing programs, which can be individually fine tuned with fitting software
