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Oticon Real & Intent

Oticon Hearing Aids

Advanced Hearing Technology Designed to Support the Brain

 

Oticon has developed hearing solutions for more than a century. Its technology is based on a principle called BrainHearing™: the ears collect sound, but the brain is responsible for recognizing, organizing, and understanding it.

Rather than simply making everything louder, Oticon hearing aids are designed to provide access to a broad, balanced sound environment while helping manage unwanted noise. The goal is to make speech clearer, preserve awareness of the world around you, and reduce the effort required to listen.

At Nova Hearing Center, we professionally fit and program Oticon hearing aids based on your hearing test, lifestyle, listening priorities, comfort, and technology preferences.

Why Consider Oticon Hearing Aids?

 

Depending on the model and technology level, Oticon hearing aids may offer:

  • AI-powered sound processing

  • Access to speech and sound from around the listener

  • Personalized support in complex environments

  • Rechargeable or disposable-battery options

  • Direct streaming from compatible smartphones and devices

  • Hands-free calling with compatible devices

  • Bluetooth® LE Audio connectivity

  • Auracast™ broadcast-audio capability on select models

  • Custom in-the-ear and discreet styles

  • Tinnitus SoundSupport™

  • Smartphone controls through the Oticon Companion app

  • Options for mild through profound hearing loss

Features, accessories, and device compatibility vary by model.

Oticon Zeal: Premium Technology in a Discreet In-the-Ear Design

 

Oticon Zeal™ is Oticon’s newest discreet, rechargeable in-the-ear hearing aid. It combines a small design with features that have traditionally been associated with larger receiver-in-the-ear devices. Zeal uses Oticon’s second-generation AI-supported sound processing to continuously analyze and balance the surrounding sound environment. It is designed to provide access to clear speech while preserving the other meaningful sounds occurring around the listener.

Oticon Zeal Features

  • Discreet in-the-ear design

  • Rechargeable all-day power

  • AI-supported sound processing

  • Speech support in complex listening environments

  • Bluetooth LE Audio

  • Compatible hands-free calling and audio streaming

  • Auracast broadcast-audio capability

  • Portable charging case

  • Quick-charging capability

  • Same-day fitting availability for appropriate candidates

 

Oticon states that Zeal can provide up to 20 hours of use under expected conditions. A 15-minute charge may provide approximately four hours of use, while a 30-minute charge may provide approximately eight hours. Actual battery performance depends on the fitting, battery age, streaming activity, environment, and features being used.

Because every ear is different, candidacy for an in-the-ear device depends on ear anatomy, hearing-loss severity, comfort, dexterity, and other individual factors.

Oticon Intent: Hearing Support That Responds to You

Oticon Intent™ is a rechargeable hearing-aid family built around Oticon’s 4D Sensor technology. It considers several types of information to estimate what the wearer may be trying to hear:

  • The surrounding sound environment

  • Head movement

  • Body movement

  • Conversation activity

 

For example, your listening needs may be different when you are walking through a busy room, turning toward several speakers in a group, or sitting still during a one-on-one conversation. Oticon Intent is designed to adapt its support as your behavior and environment change.

Second-Generation Deep Neural Network

Intent uses a second-generation Deep Neural Network, or DNN 2.0. This AI-supported system was trained using a wide variety of sound environments so it can help recognize and balance speech, background noise, and other meaningful sounds.

The objective is not to remove every sound except speech. Instead, the technology aims to provide a useful, balanced sound scene while giving greater support to the sounds you are trying to follow.

Oticon Intent Styles

Depending on availability and fitting needs, Intent options may include:

  • miniRITE R: A discreet rechargeable receiver-in-the-ear design

  • miniBTE R: A rechargeable behind-the-ear option with additional power and tactile controls

The appropriate style depends on your hearing loss, ear anatomy, power requirements, physical preferences, and desired accessories.

Oticon Verit: Premium Performance With Disposable Batteries

Rechargeable hearing aids are convenient, but they are not the best choice for everyone. Oticon Verit™ provides current Oticon sound processing and connectivity in traditional zinc-air battery styles.

Replacing a disposable battery provides immediate power without waiting for a charging cycle. This may appeal to frequent travelers, people with limited access to electricity, or anyone who simply prefers disposable batteries.

Verit is available in several styles designed to accommodate a range of hearing needs:

  • miniRITE T

  • miniBTE T 85

  • BTE T 105

Verit includes Oticon’s current AI-supported sound processing and next-generation connectivity while retaining telecoil capability in compatible styles.

Oticon Own SI: Custom-Made for Your Ears

Oticon Own SI™ hearing aids are custom-made using an impression or digital scan of your ears. These devices are intended for people who prefer an in-the-ear solution shaped specifically for their anatomy.

Available styles may range from very small, discreet devices to larger custom instruments with additional controls, power, or wireless features.

Potential benefits include:

  • Personalized physical fit

  • Multiple sizes and styles

  • Discreet appearance

  • AI-supported sound processing

  • Options for different hearing-loss levels

  • Wireless connectivity on compatible models

The smallest custom hearing aid does not necessarily provide every wireless, rechargeable, or user-control feature. We will help you balance discretion with performance, battery handling, connectivity, and comfort.

Oticon Xceed for Severe to Profound Hearing Loss

Oticon Xceed™ is a high-power behind-the-ear hearing aid intended for severe to profound hearing loss. It provides greater amplification capability, wireless connectivity, physical controls, and a built-in telecoil.

For significant hearing loss, successful treatment requires more than selecting the most powerful device. Programming must carefully balance audibility, speech clarity, listening comfort, and safe output levels.

Oticon Solutions for Children

Oticon Play SI™ is designed specifically for children. It combines Oticon’s sound-processing technology with pediatric features intended to support communication, learning, and participation at home, in school, and during play.

Depending on the model, pediatric features may include:

  • Rechargeable power

  • AI-supported sound processing

  • 4D user-intent sensors

  • Bluetooth connectivity

  • Hands-free calls and streaming

  • Telecoil access

  • Compatibility with EduMic

  • Controls and indicators designed for families

Children should receive pediatric hearing care from a professional with the appropriate training, equipment, and support resources.

 

Connectivity and the Oticon Companion App

 

Compatible Oticon hearing aids can connect wirelessly to smartphones, tablets, computers, televisions, and other accessories.

Depending on the hearing-aid model and connected device, users may be able to:

  • Stream calls, music, podcasts, and videos

  • Make hands-free calls

  • Adjust hearing-aid volume

  • Change listening programs

  • Check battery status

  • Locate misplaced hearing aids

  • Monitor hearing-aid use

  • Receive remote support when available

 

Not every phone supports every hearing-aid function. Compatibility depends on the hearing-aid model, phone, operating system, Bluetooth protocol, and software version. Nova Hearing Center can help verify compatibility and complete the setup.

 

What Is Auracast?

 

Auracast is a newer Bluetooth broadcast-audio technology supported by select Oticon hearing aids.

As Auracast becomes available in more public locations, it may allow users to receive audio directly from compatible televisions, theaters, transportation centers, meeting rooms, places of worship, and public-address systems.

Auracast availability is still expanding. A compatible hearing aid does not guarantee that a particular venue or electronic device currently offers an Auracast broadcast.

Tinnitus SoundSupport

Certain Oticon hearing aids include Tinnitus SoundSupport™, which provides optional relief sounds that may reduce the contrast between tinnitus and the surrounding environment.

These sounds may help make tinnitus less noticeable, promote relaxation, or support a broader tinnitus-management plan. They are not a cure, and the most appropriate treatment depends on the individual and the possible cause of the tinnitus.

New tinnitus in one ear, tinnitus that follows the heartbeat, or tinnitus accompanied by sudden hearing loss, dizziness, pain, drainage, or neurological symptoms should receive prompt medical evaluation.

Rechargeable or Disposable Batteries?

Oticon offers both rechargeable and disposable-battery solutions.

Rechargeable Hearing Aids May Be Best If You Want:

  • Simple overnight charging

  • Less handling of small batteries

  • A convenient daily routine

  • Portable charging options

  • Frequent wireless streaming

 

Disposable Batteries May Be Best If You Want:

  • Immediate power after installing a new battery

  • No dependence on a charging outlet

  • Easier extended travel away from electricity

  • A familiar battery routine

 

Neither option is automatically better. The right choice depends on dexterity, lifestyle, travel, streaming use, hearing-loss severity, and personal preference.

Are Oticon Hearing Aids Right for You?

Oticon may be a strong option if you value:

  • A broad and balanced sound experience

  • Awareness of sounds occurring around you

  • AI-supported speech and noise processing

  • Personalized hearing support

  • Rechargeable and disposable-battery choices

  • Discreet in-the-ear options

  • Modern Bluetooth connectivity

  • Technology for mild through profound hearing loss

 

No hearing-aid brand is the best choice for every person. The most successful fitting combines appropriate technology with accurate testing, precise programming, physical comfort, realistic expectations, and ongoing professional care.

Professionally Fit Oticon Hearing Aids at Nova Hearing Center

 

Nova Hearing Center works with Oticon and all other major hearing-aid manufacturers. Because we are not restricted to a single brand, we can compare Oticon with other appropriate options and recommend technology based on your individual needs.

 

Our hearing-aid services may include:

  • Comprehensive hearing evaluation

  • Personalized product and style recommendations

  • Professional programming and verification

  • Comfortable physical fitting

  • Smartphone and Bluetooth setup

  • Follow-up adjustments

  • Cleaning and maintenance guidance

  • Warranty and repair assistance

  • Insurance-benefit verification when applicable

 

Schedule Your Free Hearing Evaluation

 

The best way to determine whether Oticon hearing aids are right for you is to begin with a professional hearing evaluation.

Schedule your FREE hearing evaluation online or call Nova Hearing Center at 833-687-8324.

We will help you compare styles, features, technology levels, pricing, and available insurance benefits without limiting you to one manufacturer.

 

Product availability, fitting range, connectivity, battery performance, and features vary by model and may change. Hearing aids do not restore normal hearing, and individual results vary.

REAL 3

  • Moderate Background Noise

  • Bluetooth Streaming

  • Tinnitus

  • IFTTT

REAL 2

  • Heavy Background Noise

  • Bluetooth Streaming

  • Tinnitus

  • IFTTT

  • Speech Boost

  • Sound Classifier

  • Bass Boost

REAL 1

  • Heavy Background Noise

  • Bluetooth Streaming

  • Tinnitus

  • IFTTT

  • Speech Boost

  • Sound Classifier

  • Bass Boost

  • Transient Noise Reduction

  • 64-Channel Sound

Oticon App

Real and Own hearing aids are Made for iphone and Android and can direct stream to the phone, TV and other smart devices*. All levels of Real and Own can also utilize IFTTT, a smart home platform that can connect devices in the home. Real and Own hearing aids can be connected to smart assistants, security systems, doorbells and more!

*IIC, CIC and ITC sizes cannot stream due to anatomical limitations.

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