Widex Sound Assist

Table Streaming Accessory

Introduction

The Widex Sound Assist is a versatile, compact accessory designed to enhance your hearing experience in virtually any environment. Compatible with Widex Moment and Widex Moment Sheer hearing aids, this multifunctional device acts as a partner microphone, table microphone, hands-free phone call system, Bluetooth audio streamer, telecoil accessory, and remote control. Whether you’re at a family dinner, in a noisy restaurant, or on an important phone call, the Widex Sound Assist ensures you stay connected to the sounds that matter most.

Key Features

• Partner Microphone Mode: Streams the voice of a single speaker directly to your hearing aids when clipped onto their clothing.
• Table Microphone Mode: Automatically picks up voices from all directions in group settings or allows you to focus on a specific speaker by locking the listening direction.
• Hands-Free Phone Calls: Enables clear phone conversations with any Bluetooth-enabled phone using the built-in microphone.
• Bluetooth Streaming: Streams audio from devices like smartphones, tablets, or TVs directly to your hearing aids.
• Remote Control: Adjust volume and change hearing aid programs discreetly without needing to touch your hearing aids.
• Telecoil Mode: Provides access to telecoil loop systems in public venues like theaters and churches, even if your hearing aids lack built-in telecoil functionality.
• Compact Design: Lightweight and small enough to fit in the palm of your hand (43 x 43 x 16 mm; 32 g).
• Long Battery Life: Offers up to 10 hours of use on a full charge (3-hour charging time).

How to Use the Widex Sound Assist

Pairing with Hearing Aids

• Turn off your Widex hearing aids by opening their battery doors or switching them off via the app.
• Press and hold the volume up button (+) and the power button on the Sound Assist for 3 seconds until the indicator light flashes blue.
• Ensure the Sound Assist and your hearing aids are within 1 meter of each other. The pairing process will complete automatically when the light briefly flashes green.

Operating Modes

• Use the power/mode button to toggle between different modes:
  • Partner Microphone Mode: Clip onto a speaker’s clothing for one-on-one conversations.
  • Table Microphone Mode: Place flat on a table for group discussions; lock onto specific speakers if needed.
  • Bluetooth Mode: Stream audio or take hands-free calls from connected devices.
  • Telecoil Mode: Activate telecoil for use in looped environments.

Hands-Free Calling

• Pair with your smartphone via Bluetooth. Accept or decline calls using the buttons on the device while speaking into its built-in microphone.

Audio Streaming

• Connect to any Bluetooth-enabled device (e.g., TV, tablet) for direct streaming of music or other audio into your hearing aids.

Remote Control

• Adjust volume or switch programs on your Widex Moment hearing aids using the buttons on the Sound Assist.

Charging

• Use the included micro USB cable to charge the device. A full charge takes approximately 3 hours and provides up to 10 hours of mixed-use streaming.

Why Choose Widex Sound Assist?

The Widex Sound Assist is like a “Swiss Army knife” for your Widex Moment hearing aids, offering six unique functions in one compact device. It simplifies communication in noisy environments, enhances group conversations, enables hands-free phone calls, and provides seamless audio streaming—all while serving as a convenient remote control. Its telecoil mode ensures accessibility in public venues with loop systems, making it an invaluable tool for staying engaged in various situations. With its long battery life and easy portability, the Widex Sound Assist is an essential accessory for anyone looking to maximize their hearing experience.

Useful Links:

• User Guide
• Widex website