Do you have an Apple device? Are you having trouble hearing? Resound Linx is helping those with hearing impairments get the immediate help they need. The hearing aid is a portable bluetooth device that doubles as wireless headphones and is linked to the Apple iPhone and iPad. Luckily, the ability to adjust the settings on your device makes it less embarrassing or users in public. The ReSound app allows for the hearing aid users to expand their hearing experience by trading data. One of the cooler features is it’s GPS device that finds missing hearing aids. Via the ReSound Linx app, the volume on your phone gets louder as you get closer to the lost hearing aid.
I think this device is a really good idea especially for people who don’t want their hearing aids to be noticed by others. This innovation comes into play at a good time especially with the baby boomers getting older and health decline on the rise. The product is marketed towards elderly people who are more likely to need the help. Unfortunately, with a high price of around $2,900 and $3,500, the device may be difficult for some to buy. If I had a hearing impairment I might consider buying it, but the price would definitely be a huge deciding factor in my decision to buy the product or not.
This is a very cool idea, and if it works then it could replace conventional hearing aids. If it operates well, Google will undoubtedly make an app for Androids and create a compatible bluetooth device, making it accessible to many more people.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea, although as you mentioned, it could be very difficult for some to afford. Personally, I imagine I would probably like to have a smaller and less visible device in my ear if I was hard of hearing
ReplyDeleteWow, my friend's Dad would love these. He has already spent a fortune on hearing devices. Although, maybe the price will be affordable once other companies try to compete with Resound Linx. The bluetooth capability and app on iPhone seem like incredible features.
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! They could even have movie theaters switch to Bluetooth technology for their sound systems and then it could hook up with their hearing aid automatically. This technology could give infrared a run for it's money and innovation.
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