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Get the Philips HearLink 2 app
Ensure you have the latest version of the Philips HearLink 2 app.
2
Pair your hearing aids with your phone or device
Once you've downloaded the Philips HearLink 2 app, you need to pair your hearing aids with your device.
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Check if a firmware update is available
- Open the app and tap Hearing aids
- Tap Hearing aid updates
- Tap Continue
What is firmware?
Firmware is built-in software that controls the mini computer inside each of your hearing aids. Firmware needs to be updated occasionally, as Philips continually develops and improves it.
Before performing a firmware update
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Ensure that your mobile device is at least 50% charged or plugged into a power source.
2
Ensure that your hearing aids are not low on power.
3
Take off your hearing aids and keep them close to your device.
To begin a firmware update
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Tap Start the update.
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The LED light indicators on your hearing aids flash green while the update is in progress.
Don’t place rechargeable hearing aids in a charger, as this will turn them off.
During a firmware update
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Keep the app running on the screen of your device.
Don’t open another app or close the Philips HearLink 2 app during the update.
2
A firmware update usually takes a few minutes. (maximum 10 minutes)
3
Your hearing aids will be muted until the update is completed.
Once the firmware update is complete
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On the Update successful screen, tap OK.
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You may now close the app and start using your hearing aids again.
Disclaimer: Bluetooth LE Audio supported android devices are required for the Wireless Firmware Update.