How can I connect my Widex hearing aids to my laptop?
- Koorosh Nejad
- Nov 7, 2023
- 2 min read
The answer is easy. With a little dungle called Widex SoundConnect.
In today’s digital age, virtual meetings, Zoom reunions, and Netflix marathons are the norm. High-quality audio is no longer a luxury—it's expected.
With Widex SoundConnect™, you can relish your digital life without sacrificing audio quality. This compact device streams sound directly from your computer to your hearing aids.
How does Widex SoundConnect work?
Widex SoundConnect is a USB dongle that effortlessly plugs into your computer and streams audio directly from your computer to your Widex hearing aids. Basically, it acts as a bridge between your digital world and your hearing aids, delivering unparalleled sound from your computer directly to your ears.
SoundConnect offers hearing aid wearers:
A seamless experience - Whether you're on a conference call or watching the latest blockbuster, SoundConnect ensures that the sound you hear is crystal-clear, making your digital interactions more immersive and enjoyable.
Effortless usability - Just insert SoundConnect into your computer's USB port, and you're ready to dive into a world of premium sound. No complicated setups, no headaches—just plug-and-play simplicity.
Personalised for you - With the Widex Moment and Magnify apps, you can fine-tune your sound settings for a personalised audio experience, making your online activities sound exactly how you want them to.
How to pair Widex Sound|Connect?
Your hearing care professional will help you decide if SoundConnect is right for you. Once you receive your device, setting it up is easy:
Insert the SoundConnect dongle into your computer's USB port.
Restart your hearing aids to initiate the pairing process.
Hold down the button on the SoundConnect until you see a blue light flash.
Ensure that the hearing aids and SoundConnect are within 1.5 meters of each other.
A solid green light signals that you're all set.
References:
1 Data from a survey of 3877 Widex Moment app users.
Updates
June 2026 - Widex released a new tier of Widex Allure called Widex Allure Ai RIC RD. The hearing aid takes advantage of a second coprocessor in addition to the W1 chipset. The coprocessor is dedicated to AI and DNN processing. The AI sound processing can be activated through the Widex Allure app or by pressing the push button on the Widex Allure AI hearing aid. This is the first time that Widex has made the effort to join the competition in improving the speech-in-noise experience for the patient through AI processing. Read our expert report on Widex Allure AI RIC RD in this article.
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