Resound
ActiveOverview
Resound Smart 3D is a mobile app designed to control ReSound hearing aids, allowing users to adjust volume, switch programs, and customize sound settings directly from a smartphone. It supports features like location-based program activation, tinnitus masking with customizable sounds, and remote assistance from hearing care professionals for software updates and settings adjustments. Targeted at ReSound hearing aid users, it stands out with its long development history since 2014, GPS integration for automatic adjustments, and tools like 'find my hearing aid' and 'check my fit'.
Key Features
- Program Switching - Toggle between custom hearing programs designed for different listening environments.
- Volume Control - Adjust volume levels on hearing aids directly from the app.
- Sound Customization - Enhance speech clarity or reduce background noise with one-tap options.
- Location-Based Activation - Automatically switch to favorite programs using phone GPS at specific locations.
- Tinnitus Masking - Blend noise colors, nature sounds, or music for tinnitus relief.
- Find My Hearing Aid - Locate lost hearing aids using the app.
- Check My Fit - Verify if hearing aids are properly inserted.
- ReSound Assist - Receive remote settings updates and software from hearing care professionals.
- Battery Status - Monitor hearing aid battery life.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | All core control, customization, and remote assist features. |
Platforms & Requirements
Available on iOS (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch) and selected Android devices. Requires Bluetooth pairing with compatible ReSound hearing aids. ReSound Assist availability limited to select global markets.
Integrations & Ecosystem
- GPS for location-based programs
- Bluetooth for hearing aid control
- ReSound Assist for remote professional adjustments
- Hearing care professional software updates
Alternatives
| App | Difference |
|---|---|
| Oticon ON | Similar hearing aid control app focused on Oticon devices with comparable remote fitting. |
| Phonak MyPhonak | Phonak's app offers health tracking integration alongside hearing aid controls. |
| Widex Moment | Provides AI-driven sound adjustments for Widex hearing aids. |
Reputation
The ReSound Smart 3D app ranks highly in app store reviews for its intuitive interface and reliable performance, benefiting from years of refinement since 2014. Users praise customization options like location-based programs and tinnitus tools. Some note dependency on hearing professional activation for advanced features like ReSound Assist.
Sources (10)
- https://hearingup.com/blog/resound-smart-app-tutorial-dr-cliff
- https://www.soundly.com/blog/resound-smart-3d-app
- https://mobile.va.gov/app/resound-smart-3d
- https://www.resound.com/en-us/hearing-aids/apps/smart
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dk.resound.smart3d&hl=en_US
- https://www.resound.com/en-us/help/apps/smart-3d
- https://www.resound.com/en-us/help/apps/smart
- https://pro.resound.com/en-us/products/apps
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SeQnMVkQTY
- https://www.resound.com/en-us/hearing-aids/apps