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Connect your phone to a TV or hearing device

Sending a picture to a television and sending sound to hearing aids use different connections. Compatibility matters more than trying every button. Choose the relevant route below; not all phones, TVs or hearing devices support direct pairing or streaming.

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Before you start

  • Find the model names and manufacturers’ compatibility instructions.
  • Charge your devices and use a low volume for the first test.

Step 1 of 5: Choose your goal

Decide whether you want the TV to show a video or your hearing device to receive phone audio. Check the app and device support for that exact function.

Step 2 of 5: TV route: prepare the network

For an iPhone or iPad with an AirPlay-compatible TV, connect both to the same Wi-Fi. Open a supported video and look for AirPlay, or use Screen Mirroring in Control Centre.

Step 3 of 5: TV route: select and stop

Select your TV and enter any displayed pairing code on your phone. Android alternative: follow your TV and app’s documented Cast route. Practise stopping casting or mirroring when finished.

Step 4 of 5: Hearing-device route: pair as instructed

For compatible Made for iPhone devices, enable their pairing mode, then open Settings, Accessibility, Hearing Devices and follow pairing prompts. Android alternative: use the hearing-device manufacturer’s instructions and compatibility list.

Step 5 of 5: Test the correct output

Play a short clip or make a test call at a comfortable level. Ask your hearing-device supplier for help if connection or audio routing differs from the manual.

Try it for yourself

Your small practice task.

Check compatibility and try one short connection test using the relevant route.

Completing the guide records your progress here; it does not check your device settings.

A common question.

Can my phone automatically send TV sound to my hearing aids?

Not universally. TV audio may require a compatible accessory or dedicated streamer. Check the hearing-device manufacturer’s instructions for the exact combination.

Official help, if you need it.

These links provide the product’s own instructions or relevant public guidance. Settings can differ by model and software version.