How to use the wax filter replacement reminder in your Oticon Companion App

Before you start

1

Get the Oticon Companion app

Ensure you have the latest version of the Oticon Companion app.

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2

Pair your hearing aids with your phone or device

Once you have downloaded the Oticon Companion app, you need to pair your hearing aids with your device.

3

Check if a firmware update is available

  • Open the app and tap Hearing aids
  • Tap Hearing aid updates
  • Tap Continue

    Replace wax filters using the reminder in your app

    To keep your hearing aids performing at their best, your app reminds you when it is time to replace the wax filters. When enabled, you will receive a notification and can follow the steps in the app to reset the reminder after replacing the filters.

    1

    When you receive a reminder.

    When it is time to replace your wax filters, you will get a notification from your app.

    • Open the app
    • Go to the Hearing aids tab
    • Tap Filter reminder
    2

    After replacing your wax filters.

    Once you have replaced your wax filters, reset the reminder so the app can track the next replacement.

    • Tap Reset day count
    • Tap Reset now

    This restarts the reminder based on your selected interval.

    3

    Need help replacing your wax filters?

    If you are unsure how to replace your wax filters:

    • Go to Filter reminder
    • Tap How to replace
    • Follow the step-by-step instructions for your hearing aids
    4

    Adjust your reminder settings.

    You can choose how often you want to be reminded.

    • Go to Filter reminder
    • Tap Notification settings
    • Select your preferred reminder frequency
    5

    Learn more about good practices.

    To help maintain sound quality:

    • Go to Filter reminder
    • Tap Good practices in the app
    • Follow the recommendations for caring for your hearing aids

    This app feature is only available for select hearing aids.

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