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Dr. Olson breaks down the CROS technology, its importance in overcoming the head shadow effect, and the significance of the new Audeo Lumity CROS R transmitter for individuals with hearing loss in one ear.
As audiologists deeply invested in the advancements of hearing technology, we are thrilled to introduce the Phonak Lumity CROS transmitter—a game changer for individuals with single-sided deafness. CROS technology, which stands for Contralateral Routing of Signal, is not new. However, our continued dedication to innovation has led to significant improvements in how we address the challenges posed by the head shadow effect. The head shadow effect refers to the reduction in sound volume when it must travel around the head to reach the better ear. With the latest offerings, we've eliminated the need for wires and introduced wireless solutions to enhance the user experience significantly.
The new Phonak Lumity CROS transmitter specifically pairs with Lumity hearing aids, ensuring seamless compatibility and performance enhancement. We recognize that the entire system's effectiveness hinges on the hearing aid's quality. Thus, we've integrated several state-of-the-art features, including Autosense OS 5.0, which intelligently adapts to different sound environments. Moreover, technology levels within Lumity hearing aids vary to cater to different needs and budgets, which emphasizes our commitment to personalized hearing care solutions. Now let's delve into the key features that set this innovative CROS transmitter apart from its predecessors.
We recently had the pleasure of taking a closer look at the Phonak Lumity CROS, a rechargeable transmitter designed specifically for our Lumity line of hearing aids. This innovation is a game-changer especially for those of us with single-sided deafness.
With the acronym CROS standing for Contralateral Routing of Signal, we understand the necessity of a solution allowing us to reroute sounds from the ear with severe hearing loss to the better ear. Such a solution is crucial for overcoming the Head Shadow effect, which can reduce sound volume by about eight decibels. In cases where we might also have a hearing loss in the better ear, the BiCROS technology comes into play, coupling the signal rerouting with necessary amplification.
Renowned for our CROS technology, we've eliminated the need for the wired connection between the transmitter and the hearing aid. Now, with improvements over the years, we have upscaled our performance with the wireless Lumity CROS R transmitter, complementing the high-quality Lumity hearing aids, hence maximizing the entire auditory experience.
Compatible Hearing Aids:
Our current CROS transmitter, the Lumity CROS R, is exclusively rechargeable and follows the RIC design, continuing the legacy from the Belong platform. Despite the fact that the rechargeable battery carries the same specifications from the prior Paradise model—maxing out at 11 hours of usage—the Lithium battery technology provides fast charging: up to full charge in three hours and a quick 15-minute charge can yield a couple of hours of use.
I recommend considering the highest level of technology possible within the line of Lumity hearing aids, as it complements the performance of the Lumity CROS R transmitter significantly. Remember, the optimization of whatever technology level selected is in the hands of your hearing care professional.
Despite preferring disposable batteries for extended life, I must address how the Lumity aids surpass those from the Paradise series. We've integrated significant features such as Autosense OS 5.0, enabling automatic customization based on environment, Stereo Zoom 2.0 for improved speech understanding in noise, and Speech Sensor for clarity from speech coming from the side or behind.
In addition to technical advancements, we're excited about offering new fun color options:
As we continue to innovate and provide high-quality solutions for hearing loss, the Lumity CROS transmitter is an essential component enhancing our ability to live life to the fullest, no matter the state of our hearing.
As we discuss our Phonak Lumity CROS rechargeable transmitter, it's essential to understand that CROS stands for Contralateral Routing of Signal. When hearing in one ear is inadequate for a hearing aid, a CROS transmitter allows sound from the problematic ear to be sent to a hearing aid in the better ear. This helps us overcome the head shadow effect, which can reduce sound volume by about eight decibels, impacting the ability to perceive speech.
For those with hearing loss in the better ear, we utilize BiCROS, or Bilateral Contralateral Routing of Signal, which adds necessary amplification. We have long been recognized for our expertise in CROS technology, transitioning from wired to wireless transmitters over the years.
Our latest advancements are built upon the Lumity platform, compatible with R and RT receiver in canal aids, Naida Lumity PR BTE aids, and Sky Lumity PR pediatric aids. Thorough reviews of the Lumity aids are recommended as the transmitter's efficacy is contingent upon the paired hearing aid.
The Lumity CROS R transmitter, designated as "R" for rechargeable, is a departure from disposably battery-powered options. Grappling with the limitation of an 11-hour battery life, similar to our previous Paradise platform's rechargeable transmitter, we acknowledge this may not suffice for a day's use for many. However, with rapid charging capabilities—it takes three hours for a full charge and 15 minutes for an additional couple hours—this limitation may be mitigated.
Despite a preference for disposables due to battery longevity, the Lumity hearing aids boast enhancements such as Autosense OS 5.0, Stereo Zoom 2.0, and a Speech Sensor. With Autosense OS 5.0, the hearing aid intelligently adapts to different environments for optimal hearing. Stereo Zoom 2.0 can improve speech understanding in noise by up to 16%, and the Speech Sensor up to 15% for speech from non-frontal directions.
Our Lumity hearing aids span various technology levels from premium L90 to L70, L50, and L30, with the advice to invest in the highest level affordable to maximize hearing potentials. We place importance on the expertise of audiology professionals in optimizing these technologies for individual needs.
Perhaps a lighter note, our Lumity CROS R transmitter now comes in additional colors, including Precious Pink and Electric Green—expanding personalization options. We take pride in not only function but also in the style of our devices.
As we overcome the challenge of the head shadow effect, it’s essential to acknowledge the phenomenon's impact on hearing. Sounds that travel around the head to reach the better ear often diminish by about 8 decibels. This reduction can significantly hinder our ability to understand speech on the impacted side.
Our solution to this issue is the use of CROS (Contralateral Routing of Signal) technology. For those with single-sided deafness, where traditional hearing aids cannot serve the poorly-hearing ear, a CROS-transmitter is indispensable. It allows sound from that side to be sent to the hearing aid in the better ear.
In scenarios where there's hearing loss in both ears, we employ BiCROS (Bilateral Contralateral Routing of Signal), adding necessary amplification to the signal to account for the hearing loss in the good ear.
Phonak’s CROS Technology Legend:
Rechargeable Technology Insights:
Our current offerings include no in-the-ear models for the CROS transmitter since the 2016 Belong platform. Our rechargeable CROS transmitter uses the same battery as the previous Paradise platform, and no significant changes to battery life have been made in the transition to the Lumity platform.
Available Colors for the Lumity Cross R Transmitter:
The advancement in our devices, like the introduction of AutoSense OS 5.0, Stereo Zoom 2.0, and the revolutionary Speech Sensor, is aimed at enhancing the hearing experience significantly. While CROS transmitters do not come in varying technology levels, the Lumity hearing aids that pair with them do, extending from premium L90 models to more accessible L70, L50, and L30 devices. It’s our responsibility to ensure the fullest potential of whichever technology level best suits your needs and budget.
When discussing Phonak's CROS technology advancements, we've made significant strides. Our first CROS transmitters were connected to the hearing aids with wires. However, we have since transitioned to wireless technology, which offers users greater convenience without compromising the quality of sound transmission.
CROS: This stands for "Contralateral Routing of Signal," designed for those with single-sided deafness. It transmits sound from the non-hearing ear to the hearing aid in the better ear, bypassing the head shadow effect.
BiCROS: For individuals who have hearing loss in both ears, BiCROS, or "Bilateral Contralateral Routing of Signal," not only routes the sound but also amplifies it to account for hearing loss in the better ear.
Lumity Cross R Transmitter: The latest addition built on the Lumity platform is the Lumity Cross R transmitter, compatible with the R and RT receiver in Canal, Naida Lumity PR behind the ear, and Sky Lumity PR pediatric hearing aids.
We, as hearing care professionals, are committed to ensuring that whatever technology level you choose, you receive the best possible tuning and adjustment for your individual needs. Our current color options for the Lumity Cross R transmitter include precious pink and electric green, among others, catering to personal style preferences.
As an industry leader in CROS technology, we have witnessed significant advancements in the devices designed for single-sided deafness. Our initial offerings had a wired connection between the CROS device and the hearing aid. We've since evolved to a completely wireless solution that avoids the cumbersome wire. The performance of our CROS transmitters has continually improved in tandem with the improvements in the hearing aids they pair with.
Our CROS devices deploy the contralateral routing of the signal, overcoming the head Shadow effect that attenuates the sound by approximately eight decibels. For those with hearing loss in both ears, we offer BiCROS solutions, which combine amplification and signal-routing.
The latest addition to the Phonak CROS portfolio is based on the Lumity platform. This technology allows pairing with an array of Lumity hearing aids, such as the R and RT receiver in Canal, the Naida Lumity PR behind the ear, and the Sky Lumity PR pediatric models.
Key features introduced with Lumity Cross R:
Lumity CROS R, the latest CROS transmitter in our line-up, offers only a rechargeable RIC design and stands out for its rapid charging — three hours to full charge and a quick 15-minute charge for a few hours of use. While the rechargeable feature provides convenience, it’s essential to note the battery life peaks at around 11 hours. Our commitment to providing extended battery life remains a priority, and lithium battery technology allows you to recharge quickly when needed.
We don't compromise on the compatibility of our CROS transmitters, ensuring that they work seamlessly with our advanced hearing aids. The Lumity hearing aids are available in different technology levels—from the premium L90 to the more accessible L70, L50, and L30—providing options for various needs and budgets.
We take pride in the color options we offer for a personalized touch, including our new exciting shades like Precious Pink and Electric Green.
In our continuous effort to enhance the hearing experience for those with single-sided deafness, we remain committed to innovation and user-centered design.
We at Applied Hearing Solutions are excited to present the new Lumity Cross rechargeable transmitter. The newly released Phonak Audéo Lumity Cross R transmitter is tailored for our Lumity line of hearing aids, specifically supporting individuals with single-sided deafness.
Contralateral Routing Of Signal, or CROS, technology allows us to harness sounds from an ear with profound hearing loss and transmit those directly to the better ear. This effectively bypasses the 'head shadow effect', which can reduce sound volume by about 8 decibels. For those with hearing loss in both ears, BICROS, or Bilateral Contralateral Routing of Signal, is employed, entailing additional amplification to address hearing loss in the better ear.
Compatible Models:
Our rechargeable cross transmitter, referred to as the Audéo Lumity Cross R, operates exclusively on the rechargeable platform, with no disposable battery options available. While we embrace the convenience of rechargeable hearing aids, we acknowledge the Audéo Lumity Cross R transmitter provides approximately 11 hours of battery life. Although for some, a full day's use may require interim charging, the lithium battery technology does allow for quick recharging, with a full charge taking just three hours and a mere 15 minutes to gain an additional few hours of use.
Battery and Charging Details:
Technical Aspects:
When selecting a compatible hearing aid to pair with your Cross transmitter, they come in various technology levels, from the premium L90 to the L30 models. It is paramount to opt for the highest level of technology within your financial means to ensure optimum performance.
Hearing Aid Technology Levels:
While our Lumity hearing aids offer a range of benefits and features over the previous Paradise range, it's crucial to match your Cross transmitter with the right hearing aid for your needs, thereby maximizing the benefits provided by these advanced features.
Color Options:
We recommend watching our review videos linked in the description for further details. Trust us to guide you through selecting the best possible solution for your hearing needs.
Our new Audéo Lumity CROS R transmitter has been meticulously designed to support individuals with single-sided deafness. We understand the challenges posed by the head Shadow effect, which can reduce sound volume by approximately eight decibels, affecting our comprehension of sounds originating from the impaired side. To counter this, our transmitter employs Contralateral Routing of Signal (CROS), wirelessly transferring audio from the poorer ear to the hearing aid in the better ear.
For individuals with hearing loss in both ears, the Bilateral Contralateral Routing of Signal (BiCROS) system is applied, which amplifies the signal for the better ear. Here are some key features of the Lumity CROS R transmitter:
Battery Life Concerns: Although we favor the convenience and eco-friendliness of rechargeable batteries, it's crucial to be aware that the Lumity CROS R transmitter currently provides up to 11 hours of battery life. This may necessitate midday recharging, which is made possible with:
Technology Levels: Our Lumity CROS transmitters do not have varying technology levels; however, they must be paired with Lumity hearing aids, which do offer a range of technology levels, from the premium L90 to the L30 models:
To cater to personal style, the Lumity CROS R transmitter is available in several colors, including Precious Pink and Electric Green, along with our standard options. It's always our goal to not only ensure optimal auditory performance but also to provide options that suit your personal preferences.
(Note: The Lumity CROS R Transmitter is only compatible with Lumity hearing aids.)
Phonak has set a new benchmark for cross technology with the advent of the Lumity line of hearing aids, including the cutting-edge Lumity Cross R transmitter. As experts in the field, we've meticulously designed this device to cater specifically to individuals experiencing single-sided deafness.
The Lumity Cross R transmitter harnesses contralateral routing of signal (CROS) when hearing in one ear is severely impaired and traditional hearing aids cannot be used. By redirecting sound from the compromised ear to a functional hearing aid in the better ear, we effectively bypass the 'head shadow' effect, which can attenuate sound by roughly 8 decibels.
Looking at our Lumity range, it includes:
It's crucial to highlight that the transmitter's performance is optimal when paired with Phonak hearing aids due to their superior quality. The Lumity Cross R has evolved from wired connections to an efficient wireless system, providing convenience without compromising on functionality.
Significantly, we must address the latest rechargeable R model. While our rechargeable technology ensures ease and sustainability, it offers up to 11 hours of battery life. Despite potential constraints for some users, the lithium battery's quick charging capability is noteworthy—three hours for a full charge and a brief 15-minute charge yielding a few hours of use.
Our Lumity hearing aids are segmented into various technology levels—ranging from the premium L90 to the L70, L50, and L30 models. We always recommend opting for the highest technology that aligns with your budget; lower tiers may be considered for economic considerations.
The Lumity devices boast several enhancements over their predecessors, including AutoSense OS 5.0, which intuitively adjusts to various listening environments without manual input. We've also introduced Stereo Zoom 2.0, providing up to a 16% improvement in speech understanding in noise, and the new Speech Sensor, promising up to a 15% boost in speech comprehension from lateral or rear directions.
Lastly, our commitment to personalization is evident in the introduction of new vibrant colors for the transmitters. We now offer options like Precious Pink and Electric Green—additions that combine functionality with a touch of personal style.
When assessing the most suitable technology level of hearing aids, we consider several factors that could influence your decision. Emphasis is always placed on opting for the highest level of technology that aligns with personal budget constraints, as we believe in maximizing your ability to hear regardless of price.
Cross Technology
Factors to Consider
Compatibility with Lumity Hearing Aids
Advancements in Technology
Individual Consideration We work closely to ensure your hearing aid technology level reflects your specific lifestyle needs. It is crucial to not only consider initial cost but also the long-term benefits of advanced features that can significantly enhance daily hearing experiences.
Available Colors For those who prefer a personalized touch to their hearing devices, we offer a range of colors:
Bullet List of Hearing Aid Categories and Corresponding Technology Levels:
Remember, the role of the hearing care professional is paramount in maximizing the performance of your selected technology level to ensure you achieve the best possible outcome.
In the field of audiology, we continuously look for ways to enhance the hearing experience for our patients, especially those with single-sided deafness. At our clinic, the introduction of Phonak's Audéo Lumity Cross R transmitter has been a strategic advancement in this area.
For those of us with hearing loss in one ear, cross technology (Contralateral Routing of Signal) is not new. But for clarification, it takes the sound from the unaidable ear and directs it to the better ear, thereby bypassing the head shadow effect, which can attenuate sound by about eight decibels.
Here's how we maximize the performance:
The Lumity Cross R transmitter, designed specifically for Lumity hearing aids, can support various models such as:
The R designation indicates a rechargeable device, a progression from disposable batteries, but we're transparent about the limitations:
While we acknowledge the benefits of disposable batteries, the Lumity platform's rechargeable option is the current standard, and the trade-offs should be considered carefully.
Phonak’s integration of new features into the Lumity range raises the bar:
As for aesthetics, the Lumity Cross R transmitter now comes in new color options. While precious pink might not be for everyone, the electric green aligns with Phonak’s brand color. Of course, my personal favorite is yet another—they continually add a sense of personalization to the hearing care experience.
Regarding technological levels, it’s important to understand that a cross transmitter doesn’t have varying technology levels—it’s a uniform piece. Instead, the hearing aid it pairs with comes in different levels: L90 (premium), L70, L50, and L30. We generally advise selecting the highest level of technology affordable and only step down if budget constraints necessitate.
Ultimately, our responsibility as hearing care professionals is to optimize whatever technology our patients choose. Implementing these top-tier solutions ensures we deliver the most effective hearing care possible.
To enhance the personal touch of our Lumity Cross R transmitters, we've introduced several new and exciting color variations. These additional hues not only offer a refreshed look but also cater to individual preferences and styles. Let's take a quick look at the palette:
Remember, choosing a color that resonates with your personal style can make your hearing technology not just a necessity but also a part of your identity.
We at Applied Hearing Solutions are excited to introduce the Phonak Lumity Cross R transmitter, an innovative solution for those with single-sided deafness. With the Contralateral Routing of Signal (CROS) technology, sounds are seamlessly transmitted from the unaidable ear to the hearing aid in the better ear, overcoming the head shadow effect. This effect usually leads to a reduction in sound volume by approximately 8 decibels, which can hinder speech understanding on the impaired side.
Compatibility: The Lumity Cross R transmitter is designed for use with the Lumity hearing aids, which include the R and RT receiver in canal models, the Naida Lumity PR behind-the-ear models, and the Sky Lumity PR pediatric models.
Wireless Technology Advancements: Our cross technology, which previously involved wired devices, has successfully transitioned to wireless, removing the inconvenience of a physical connection between ears. Paired with our high-quality Lumity hearing aids, this transmitter supplies optimal CROS treatment.
For those requiring both CROS and amplification due to hearing loss in the better ear, the BiCROS configuration is available. This assists not only in signal routing but also in amplifying the sound for improved clarity.
Battery Life and Charging: The Lumity Cross R is rechargeable, eliminating the need for disposable batteries. Even though some users have expressed concerns about the transmitter's battery life, which offers up to 11 hours of usage, the device recharges swiftly – a complete charge is achieved in three hours, and a 15-minute quick charge can garner a couple of extra hours.
Advanced Features: We are proud of the additional functionalities incorporated in the Lumity devices, comprising Autosense OS 5.0, Stereo Zoom 2.0, and the new Speech Sensor, all contributing to superior sound processing and speech understanding.
Selection Guide: Our range of technology levels ensures that every individual can find the correct balance between advancement and affordability. It is imperative to select the highest level of technology practical for individual needs.
Our commitment is to enhance the quality of life for individuals with hearing challenges, and with the Phonak Lumity Cross R transmitter, we're confident in our ability to do so. We encourage exploring these features and understanding the significance of proper hearing device pairing. Remember, the efficacy of the Lumity Cross R transmitter is maximized when utilized with compatible high-quality hearing aids, ensuring a seamless hearing experience.
Color Options: Lastly, we offer the Lumity Cross R transmitter in various colors, including Precious Pink and Electric Green, to cater to personal style preferences. It's not just about hearing better—it's about embracing solutions that fit individual lifestyles.
Hi guys. Cliff Olson, Doctor of Audiology and founder of Applied Hearing Solutions in Phoenix, Arizona, and in this video I'm doing a detailed review of the new Phonak Lumity CROS rechargeable transmitter coming up. Phonak recently released their new Audeo Lumity CROS R transmitter for their Lumity line of hearing aids. This is some welcome news for individuals with single-sided deafness because Phonak does not always release a new CROS transmitter every time they release a new platform of hearing devices. Now, if you have a hearing loss in one ear, then you are probably already familiar with the concept of CROS, but just in case this is the first time that you're hearing about it, CROS actually is an acronym for contralateral routing of signal. Basically, when the hearing in one of your ears is so bad that it cannot use a hearing aid, a CROS transmitter will allow you to take the sound from that bad ear and send it to a hearing aid that you have in your better ear.
Essentially, we are crossing this sound over to your better ear so we can overcome the head shadow effect. The head shadow effect is a phenomenon that occurs when sound has to travel around your head to get into your better ear, and by the time it does this, it actually reduces the volume of that sound by approximately a decibels, which can be the difference between you understanding what someone is saying on your bad side and not even hearing them at all. If you also happen to have a hearing loss in your better hearing ear, we use something called BiCROS, which stands for bilateral contralateral routing of signal, which basically means that we have to also add amplification to that signal so we can overcome the hearing loss in your better ear. Phonak is very well known for their CROS technology. I mean, if you go back a number of years, their first CROS transmitters actually had a wire connecting the CROS device with the hearing aid in your better ear.
Don't worry. Since that time, they have switched everything over to wireless, so you do not have to have a wire going from one ear to the other ear, and they've also improved the performance of their CROS transmitters as well. But a lot of this performance improvement has a lot to do with the hearing aid that you pair it with, and I have to say that Phonak hearing aids are very good, which makes them a terrific option when it comes to CROS treatment. Since the Lumity CROS R transmitter is built on the Lumity platform, you can use it with Lumity hearing aids. This includes the Audeo Lumity R and RT receiver in canal hearing aids, the Audeo Lumity PR behind the ear hearing aids, and the Sky Lumity PR pediatric hearing aids. I do have review videos of the Lumity hearing aids that I'll link down in the description.
I do recommend that you watch them if you want to get a Lumity CROS transmitter because remember, the transmitter is only as good as the hearing aid that you pair it with. Now, unfortunately, these CROS transmitters are only a receiver in canal design. It's been a number of years since Phonak released an in the ear version of a CROS transmitter. I think you have to go all the way back to 2016 with the Belong platform. The R designation means that this CROS transmitter is rechargeable. There is no disposable battery option on the Lumity platform. Now, I'm going to be honest with you here, I love lithium
rechargeable hearing aids and I also love Phonak hearing aids, but I do not like that this CROS transmitter is only available in a rechargeable form factor. Why is that? Because it is the same rechargeable battery that they had in the Paradise platform that came before Lumity, and the users of this Paradise rechargeable CROS transmitter only got up to a max of 11 hours of battery life. Needless to say, for the vast majority of hearing aid users, 11 hours is not enough to get you through a whole day. This created a situation on the Paradise platform where I would actually take patients out of the rechargeable CROS transmitter and put them into a disposable battery CROS transmitter with a disposable battery Paradise hearing aid because of the battery life issues. And I specifically asked Phonak about this battery life issue when they announced the release of the Lumity CROS R device, and they told me that they made no significant changes to the battery life capabilities of these devices.
This means that if you want to use the Lumity CROS rechargeable transmitter, you're going to have to be okay with only getting up to 11 hours of battery life before needing to recharge your devices. The only silver lining to this is that lithium battery technology charges very quickly, so it only takes three hours to go from a dead battery up to a fully charged battery, and in 15 minutes you can get a couple hours of extra battery life. So if you need to take them out of your ears for about 15 to 30 minutes out of the day to get you through the rest of the day, that might be an okay option for you. That being said, I obviously preferred using a disposable battery with a CROS transmitter, but outside of that benefit that you would get with the Paradise platform of devices, the Lumity hearing aids are better than the Paradise hearing aids.
This is because Phonak added several additional features inside of the Lumity devices, including AutoSense OS 5.0, StereoZoom 2.0 and SpeechSensor. Now, I should mention that there are no technology levels when it comes to CROS transmitters. A CROS transmitter is just a CROS transmitter. However, the Lumity hearing aid that you pair it up with, those do have technology levels and they go from the top tier premium L-90 devices all the way down to the L-70, L-50 and L-30 devices. When it comes to selecting the most appropriate technology level for you, I typically recommend that you go at the highest level of technology that you can reasonably afford and only drop down in technology level if you need to save some money. And then of course, it is the job of your hearing care professional to maximize the performance of whatever technology level you go with. Alright, let's start talking about some of these key features that I just mentioned that make the Lumity CROS transmitter better than the Paradise CROS transmitter. Starting with AutoSense OS 5.0. I've got to say that AutoSense OS 5.0 might be my favorite feature inside of a hearing aid because this allows your hearing aid to automatically identify which situation you're in and put your hearing aid into the best program settings for that situation without you having to do anything. This means that if you're sitting in a quiet environment, your hearing aid will put you into program
settings appropriate for that environment. If you decide you want to go out to eat dinner, when you get into the car, your hearing aid is going to switch you into your Car program, and then when you get into the noisy restaurant, your hearing aid is going to switch you into a Speech in nNoise or Speech in Loud Noise program. Keep in mind that the higher technology level you have of a Lumity hearing aid, the more program options will be available for this AutoSense OS 5.0 to operate with. The StereoZoom 2.0 feature is an updated version of StereoZoom that Phonak has had for a while, and this can give you up to 16% better speech understanding in a background noise situation, and the new SpeechSensor feature can improve your speech understanding by up to 15% when that speech is coming from your sides or coming from behind you.
Another thing that's kind of fun is that the Lumity CROS R transmitter comes in a couple of additional colors that are a little bit more fun that Phonak just released. Now, I do have all of these colors right here, so I'm just going to go ahead and show 'em to you. So this one right here is the Precious Pink color. This is not necessarily my color, but some of the ladies out there might like that one. The next one that we have is the Electric Green, which makes a lot of sense because Phonak color is definitely green. And then my personal favorite is the Caribbean Pirate, arrrgh, yes, I just made some pirate sounds there. Maybe Amelia, you could just cut that out of this video. Now, you can still use Bluetooth streaming when you're using a CROS transmitter, so if you want to pair up to an Apple device or an Android device, you can pair up to them and stream into your better hearing ear,
no problem. Just remember you cannot stream into a CROS transmitter. That would make no sense. You can also use the different Roger devices, including the Roger Select, the Roger Table Mic 2, and the Roger ON, and if you want, you can also use the TV connector as well as a partner microphone. Just keep in mind that when you do decide to stream into the hearing aid in your better hearing ear, there is no CROS transmission that happens at the same time. And yes, for all of you out there who use the Paradise CROS transmitter and you had to wait over a year for the MyPhonak app to be compatible, don't worry. You have compatibility with the MyPhonak app right out of the gate with the Lumity CROS transmitter. If you're not familiar with the MyPhonak app, it's basically an app that you use on your smartphone that will allow you to do things like change your volume, change different programs, change different program settings on your own, and even have remote sessions with your hearing care professional from the comfort of your own home. As far as the performance of your CROS transmitter and your Lumity hearing aid,
it has everything to do with how well your hearing care professional programs it for you, and this includes whether or not they perform real ear measurement to verify that they are setting up your CROS balance correctly and overcoming the head shadow effect. If you are not meeting your prescription for your hearing loss in your better hearing ear, it does not matter how awesome the technology is or how awesome the CROS transmitter is. You'll never experience the full benefit and no, this is not something that can be done remotely. You actually have to be in your hearing care professional's office for them to perform real ear measurement on you for you to get the full benefit. I've seen many patients with CROS transmitters that were not doing well with their treatment because they never had real ear measurement done, so keep that in mind. I will also add that the Lumity CROS R transmitter is an IP six eight rated device, which means that it's very resistant to debris and moisture so you don't have to worry about wearing it if you're going to be sweating a lot or if you get caught out in the rain.
Overall, the Phonak Lumity CROS R is an excellent CROS transmitter, and if it wasn't for the limited battery life of the lithium ion battery and side of it, it might be the perfect CROS transmitter. Unfortunately, I don't see Phonak changing this limited battery life issue anytime soon, and I do not expect them to release a disposable battery version of this hearing aid inside of the Lumity platform. All that said, if you have single-sided deafness and you're looking for a clear performance improvement with a CROS transmitter, you may want to ask your hearing care professional about the Lumity CROS R device, because it could be the CROS option that you've been waiting for.
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