Phonak expands Lumity portfolio, empowering kids and adults with various types of hearing loss to enjoy conversations

Stäfa, Switzerland, August 9, 2023 – Phonak, a leading global provider of life-changing hearing solutions, is pleased to announce the latest additions to its successful Lumity hearing aid platform. The new offerings include Sky, Naída and CROS. This broadens the Lumity portfolio to address the unique requirements of kids, teenagers and adults with severe-to-profound hearing loss, as well as individuals with unaidable hearing loss in one ear. Now they can benefit from Lumity technology including improved speech understanding, universal connectivity, and outstanding sound quality. The current Lumity range also has some color and performance level extensions.

"Conversations lie at the heart of life, from a baby listening to their parents' lullaby to an elderly couple reminiscing about a well-loved movie," states Oliver Frank, Vice President of Marketing at Phonak. "This launch builds on the great success of Lumity. We are thrilled to extend access to this newest technology, impacting the overall well-being of its users. This means that individuals of all ages and various levels of hearing loss can benefit from it. By introducing Sky, Naída, and CROS to the Lumity family, we uphold our commitment to providing the industry's widest range of high-quality Swiss- engineered hearing solutions. After all, conversations should shine for everyone."

Sky L hearing aids work seamlessly with myPhonak Junior, the industry’s only dedicated pediatric app. The highly rated myPhonak Junior app empowers kids by giving them fine control over their hearing aids, giving a sense of ownership and personal connection to their devices. Parents can also utilize the app to monitor wearing time, schedule remote consultations with hearing care professionals, and set parental controls.

"Sky L represents the culmination of 50 years of unwavering dedication to pediatric solutions, research, and resources for clinicians and families," says Angela Pelosi, Senior Director Audiology. "With Phonak, parents can be confident that their child will receive an innovative and tailored hearing solution, backed by studies specifically developed for and with children."

More levels available for Phonak Slim^TM

So far, Phonak Slim has been available in level 90 and 70. Now it will also be available in levels 50 and 30.

Naída L-PR and L-UP, Sky L-PR and L-UP, CROS L-R and Slim in 50 and 30 levels will be available to order by licensed hearing care professionals as of August 9, 2023.

For more information, please visit phonak.com. 

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