How to Connect Hearing Aids to Samsung Galaxy via Bluetooth
Learn to connect hearing aids Samsung Galaxy via Samsung hearing aid Bluetooth. Check Galaxy hearing aid compatibility and Samsung ASHA hearing aids for Bluetooth hearing aid Galaxy.
Samsung Galaxy supports modern Bluetooth hearing aids through the ASHA (Audio Streaming for Hearing Aids) protocol, allowing direct audio streaming, call audio, and media sound directly to your hearing aids.
What Is ASHA Protocol?
ASHA (Audio Streaming for Hearing Aids) is an Android standard for low-latency, low-power audio streaming directly to compatible hearing aids — no additional accessories or apps required.
Compatible Hearing Aid Brands (ASHA-Certified)
- Phonak (selected models with Bluetooth LE)
- ReSound (ASHA-enabled models)
- Starkey (Thrive platform)
- Signia (Selected models)
- Widex (ASHA-enabled devices)
- Oticon (Selected models via Android ASHA)
Check your hearing aid manual or audiologist to confirm ASHA support.
How to Pair Hearing Aids with Samsung Galaxy
Initial Pairing
- Open the battery door of your hearing aid, wait 5–10 seconds, then close it — this puts the hearing aid into pairing mode.
- On your Galaxy, go to Settings > Accessibility > Hearing enhancements > Hearing aid support (or Settings > Accessibility > Hearing aids).
- Or use standard Bluetooth: Settings > Connections > Bluetooth > scan for available devices.
- Your hearing aids should appear in the list — tap to pair.
- Accept any pairing confirmations.
- Pair both hearing aids (left and right) if applicable — they may appear as separate devices.
Accessibility Route (Recommended for Hearing Aid Users)
- Settings > Accessibility > Hearing enhancements.
- Tap Hearing devices or Pair new hearing device.
- Follow the pairing wizard — this path provides additional hearing aid-specific optimizations.
Samsung Hearing Aid Features
Once paired, Samsung Galaxy offers:
- Direct streaming: Phone calls and media audio stream directly to hearing aids
- Hearing aid volume control: Adjust hearing aid volume from quick panel
- Locate hearing aid: Find the last known location of your hearing aid
- Auto-connect: Automatically reconnects when you put hearing aids in and turn them on
Audio Routing After Pairing
- During a call, tap the audio output icon.
- Select Hearing aids from the list.
- For media: System audio automatically routes to hearing aids when connected.
Troubleshooting
- Hearing aids not showing: Ensure hearing aids are in pairing mode (open/close battery door).
- Audio cutting out: Move closer to the phone; Bluetooth LE range is typically 3–10 meters.
- Only one ear working: Pair both aids separately if they appear as separate Bluetooth devices.
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