Hearing aid manufacturer Oticon has produced Oticon Opn, the world’s first internet-connected hearing aid. The hearing aid allows users to programme the device to communicate with Internet of Things enabled devices, such as doorbells and baby alarms, through web-based service If This, Then That (IFTT). According to a press release, IFTT is an open source platform that enables developers to create applications for smart home devices like lights, thermostats, door locks, garage doors or even refrigerators. The aid is powered by the Velox platform, a sound processing system that allows users to follow multiple conversations more naturally in noise environments.
Hearing aid manufacturer Oticon has produced Oticon Opn, the world’s first internet-connected hearing aid. The hearing aid allows users to programme the device to communicate with Internet of Things enabled devices, such as doorbells and baby alarms, through web-based service If This, Then That (IFTT). The Oticon Opn can also stream audio from smartphones directly to the aid. The aid is powered by the Velox platform, a sound processing system that allows users to follow multiple conversations more naturally in noise environments.