Nucleus® smartphone compatibility
Connect with the people you love and the world around you – all from a compatible Apple or Android™ device*.
What you'll find on this page
- The benefits of direct smartphone connectivity.
- What the Nucleus® Smart App offers.
- How Hearing Tracker and Find my Processor offer peace of mind.
Connect like never before
The Cochlear™ Nucleus® 7 and Kanso® 2 Sound Processors are cochlear implant sound processors with built-in technology that let you stream sound directly from a compatible Apple or Android™ device* — without the need for any attachments to the sound processor.
This means that you can stream your favourite movies, TV shows, music and more directly to your sound processor without sacrificing size or comfort.
Control settings with the Nucleus Smart App
The Nucleus® Smart app provides the ability to directly adjust the settings of the Nucleus 7 processor and ensure its operation from a compatible Apple or Android ™ device * or an Apple Watch^.
With the Nucleus Smart App, it is possible to:
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Access personalised hearing information with the Hearing Tracker.
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Quickly change programs or volume and check battery life without carrying a separate Remote Control.
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Find a lost processor using the "Find my processor" feature.
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Start wireless streaming to Cochlear True Wireless™ devices.
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Adjust master bass, volume and treble.
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Set up notifications to alert if the coil is off.
- Connect and adjust settings
- Locate a misplaced sound processor
- Compatible with Apple Watch
The Nucleus Smart Appcan be downloaded for free via the Apple App Store or the Google Play store.
How Find My Processor and Hearing Tracker work
The Nucleus® Smart App may be used to locate a Nucleus® 7 or Kanso 2 Sound Processors by using GPS to define the last location of the sound processor using a compatible smartphone.
The Hearing Tracker may be used for information about when the coil is off and the time in speech.
An audiologist might be able to use Hearing Tracker information for troubleshooting or adjustments.
More information
Disclaimer
Please seek advice from your health professional about treatments for hearing loss. Outcomes may vary, and your health professional will advise you about the factors which could affect your outcome. Always read the instructions for use. Not all products are available in all countries. Please contact your local Cochlear representative for product information.
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* For compatibility information and devices visit cochlear.com/compatibility and resound.com/compatibility
^ The Nucleus Smart App is available for watch OS 6 and later. For a list of compatible devices visit www.cochlear.com/compatibility.
* The Nucleus 7 and Kanso 2 Sound Processors are compatible with Apple and Android devices. For a list of compatible devices visit www.cochlear.com/compatibility.
# The 'Coil off' data in the Hearing Tracker within the Nucleus Smart App is not available for Nucleus 22 implant recipients.
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The Cochlear Nucleus Smart App is available on App Store and Google Play. For compatibility information visit www.cochlear.com/compatibility.
For a list of compatible Apple and Android devices go to www.cochlear.com/compatibility.