New: Phonak Audéo Sphere™ Infinio Hearing Systems

New: Phonak Audéo Sphere™ Infinio Hearing Systems

Unprecedented Speech Intelligibility

New: Phonak Audéo Sphere™ Infinio – the world's first hearing system with a dedicated AI chip

Benefit from exceptional sound quality and comfort with Audéo Infinio from the very first sound and in every moment. With technology that overcomes the boundaries of hearing care like never before, Phonak Infinio helps you hear the world around you while feeling carefree and confident. Enjoy life’s precious moments.

Test the new hearing aid without obligation and experience the exceptional sound quality and comfort for yourself.

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Experience the Possibilities of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Every word counts. Spheric Speech Clarity ensures that your chances of hearing and understanding everyone are doubled*

Exceptional Sound Quality

A whisper, a melody, an intimate conversation – the new Audéo Infinio captures every sound for you. This means you don’t just hear. You experience the world in a natural and personalized way. From the very first moment, you enjoy exceptional sound quality and comfort.

 

  • The new highly responsive ERA chip elevates digital signal processing to a new level for outstanding sound quality
  • Better speech understanding(1) and reduced listening effort(2) ensure you are less exhausted in the evening(4)
  • Market-leading universal connectivity
  • Compatible with CROS for unilateral hearing loss

Market-leading Universal Connectivity

Feel more confident with hearing systems that can connect to more Bluetooth® devices than any other hearing systems in the world. Thanks to ERA, the new ultra-responsive chip that enables continuous hands-free calls and streaming over double the distance, connectivity now means much more than simply connecting to iOS and Android.

  • Allows pairing with up to 8 Bluetooth-enabled devices, with 2 of them able to be connected simultaneously
  • Switches seamlessly between acoustics and streaming; automatic adjustment so you don’t miss a word or sound
  • RogerDirect™ is integrated to further optimize hearing performance in noise and over distance

 

Tested. Reliable. Proven.

Enjoy real life with an ecosystem of hearing solutions developed, engineered, and tested with Swiss precision and proven to withstand the challenges of everyday life.

  • Over 10,000 hours and 135 rigorous individual tests*
  • Water resistance and sweat resistance tested beyond IP68 specifications

 

Footnotes

*Raufer, S., Kohlhauer, P., Jehle, F., Kühnel, V., Preuss, M., Hobi, S. (2024). Spheric Speech Clarity proven to outperform three key competitors for clear speech in noise. Phonak Field Study News retrieved from https://www.phonak.com/evidence

**Sonova applies the 135 individual rigorous tests to all our products.

1. (when using Roger) 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. https://doi.org/10.3766/jaaa.19060

2. thanks to Speech Enhancer for speech from an adjacent room; Speech Enhancer reduces listening effort for speech from an adjacent room. Phonak Field Study News in preparation, expected publication date July 2024

3. Ishida, I., Pichora-Fuller, M.K., Dillon Edgett, L., Voss, S.C., Paccioretti, D., Trusler, A., Liu, Y., Cui, E.M., Qian, J. (Aug. 10–14, 2022). The effect of a remote microphone technology on the group listening experiences of older adults [Conference Poster#CP311]. IHCON 2022 Conference, Tahoe City, CA, USA.

4. Latzel, M, Heeren, J and Lesimple, C.(2024) “Speech Enhancer reduces listening effort and fatigue.” Phonak Field Study News, Source: www.phonak.com/evidence

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We attended for you in Berlin for the Phonak presentation of the world’s first hearing aid with AI technology

We attended for you in Berlin for the Phonak presentation of the world’s first hearing aid with AI technology

We attended for you in Berlin

for the Phonak presentation of the world’s first hearing aid with AI technology

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Pictured from left to right: Sales Manager Moritz Berghöfer, Phonak, and Managing Director Kai Glinke, Roman Wagner Hearing Aids Schweich

Berlin in September 2024 at the Colosseum: Presentation of the world’s first AI-controlled hearing aid Phonak Audéo Sphere™ Infinio

Our visit to Phonak in Berlin was undoubtedly an experience that will stay with us for a long time. We had the privilege of attending the presentation of the world’s first AI-controlled hearing aid – a groundbreaking innovation that could revolutionize the lives of millions of people.

The Reception at Phonak

As soon as we entered the event venue, it became clear that this would be a special day. The modern, elegant location reflected the spirit of innovation that Phonak has invested in the development of its new product. Friendly staff greeted us, and there was a certain excitement in the air – understandable, considering we were about to witness a world premiere.

Introduction to the World of Hearing Aids

Before the actual presentation began, we received a comprehensive introduction to the world of hearing aids. We learned that Phonak has been a pioneer in hearing technology for many years, always focusing on people’s needs. Particularly impressive was the demonstration of how far hearing aids have evolved in recent years – from simple, analog devices to state-of-the-art digital hearing aids that improve users’ lives in many ways.

The Revolution: The First AI-Controlled Hearing Aid

Then the moment finally arrived: the unveiling of the world’s first AI-controlled hearing aid. The presentation began with a fascinating insight into the technology behind this device. It uses artificial intelligence to automatically adapt to the user’s environment. This enables a more natural listening experience, as the device analyzes sounds in real-time and adjusts volume and sound quality accordingly. The key feature: the AI continuously learns and adapts even better to the individual needs of the wearer.

A special highlight was the demonstration of noise cancellation. In a simulated loud environment, the hearing aid impressively showed how effectively it filters out disruptive background noise while simultaneously amplifying important sounds, such as conversations. It became clear that this device is not only a technical masterpiece but also has the potential to significantly improve users’ lives – be it at work, in everyday life, or during social interactions.

Discussions with Experts

After the presentation, we had the opportunity to speak with the developers and engineers behind this project. It was particularly fascinating to hear their visions for the future of hearing technology. They explained that AI is just the beginning. The integration of further smart functions, such as connection to health apps or voice assistants, is already in the pipeline. The question of how hearing aids, through artificial intelligence, can not only improve hearing but also function as communication and health platforms was also intensively discussed.

Personal Impressions

For us, the visit to Phonak was an exciting journey into the future. Particularly impressive was the fact that this technology was developed not only for people with hearing problems but for everyone who wants to optimize their hearing ability in complex environments. Phonak’s AI-controlled hearing aid represents a true breakthrough and illustrates how strongly artificial intelligence can already improve our daily lives today.

We left the presentation feeling that we had been part of a technological milestone.

Read more about the new Phonak hearing aids here …