What is the ASHA protocol?

The ASHA protocol was developed to enable wireless audio transmission from various devices, such as smartphones or televisions, directly to hearing aids.

It makes it easier for people with hearing problems to access digital content and provides them with an improved listening experience. Audio content such as phone calls, music, podcasts, or videos is streamed directly to the hearing aids without the need for additional devices like headphones.

ASHA stands for "Audio-Streaming via Bluetooth Hearing Aids" 

Can all devices use the ASHA protocol?

It is important to note that not all hearing aids or all smartphones support the ASHA protocol, as this depends on the specific technical features of the hearing aid.

Whether your hearing aid or smartphone supports the ASHA protocol can be found in the technical specifications of the manuals.

Does the ASHA protocol need to be selected separately for the Bluetooth connection?

No, that is not necessary. If both your hearing aid and your smartphone support the ASHA protocol, it will be used automatically as soon as a Bluetooth connection is established between the hearing aid and the smartphone.