As promised in my earlier post about technology solutions for hearing aid wearers, today I will be talking to you about the Nokia Wireless Loopset LPS-5 which Nokia were kind enough to send me a review device to test.
The Nokia Wireless Loopset is a simple solution for digital hearing aid wearers, and can be quickly paired to any Bluetooth enabled Nokia device.
The pairing process is very easy, with the user simply ensuring the Nokia Wireless Loopset is fully charged, then pressing, and holding down the single button on the front of the Loopset until the inner small led starts to flash blue quickly.
On your Nokia device, whilst the Loopset is flashing blue, go to your Bluetooth menu, and select add device. Your Nokia will then quickly find the Loopset, and pairing will be completed.
Once you have successfully paired your Nokia, and Loopset together, you then need to set your digital hearing aids to “T Mode”. Once in “T Mode” you will be connected, and all procedures, and actions performed on your Nokia that have sound will be streamed to your digital hearing aids.
It’s as simple as that really, as the Nokia Loopset is quite different to the other digital hearing aid solution I have been testing, the Oticon Streamer, which is a more comprehensive solution, and for the more technology advanced user. I will be reviewing the Oticon Streamer next, so keep your eyes peeled for that later today.
Back to the Nokia Wireless Loopset, once set up there really is not much else to do, if you get a phone call for example, your notification of the incoming call will be streamed to your digital hearing aids, and to answer the call, simply press the singular button on the Loopset, and wearing it around your neck you will be able to hold a telephone call without having to put your Nokia to your ear.
The Loopset also has a vibrating notification too, which I found to be very useful. The vibrating function notifies you of the various settings as well as calls, and low battery warnings.
The Loopset has a built in microphone for your voice, and a built in Active Noise Cancellation too, so when you are engaged in a call, you will find your callers voice, crisp, clear, and background noise lowered in volume.
To end the call, simply press the singular button once again.
You can of course also use the Nokia Wireless Loopset to playback your Nokia device’s music library, although you will find the sound quality very low, but for sufferers of Tinnitus such as myself, I tend to playback my music at a low level so that it plays just above the level of the Tinnitus ringing, thus making the wearing of the digital hearing aids much more comfortable.
The Nokia Wireless Loopset LPS-5 consists of the main body, with a wired neck strap that unplugs from the Loopset for easy wearing, and removal.
Inside the top of the Loopset you will find the area where the wired neck strap plaugs in, and also this area is where the status LED is located, offering easy access to your battery status information.
On the front of the Loopset you will find that singular button I mentioned earlier used for making, and ending phone calls, and above that the built in microphone.
On the base of the Loopset you will find the 2mm Nokia charging port used to recharge the Loopset.
During my tests of the Nokia Wireless Loopset I found that I could wear it constantly connected to my Nokia device for 4 – 5 hours. Obviously if you wish to prolong this, it would be wise to switch off the Loopset from time to time during the day, this is done by simply pressing, and holding that singular button on the front of the Loopset.
The build quality of the Nokia Wireless Loopset is what can be expected from Nokia, its very solid, rugged, and splash proof too, so no need to worry about getting it a little wet in the rain, or whilst in the bathroom brushing your teeth for example.
The one advantage that the Nokia Loopset has over the Oticon Streamer I also have is that the Nokia Wireless Loopset works with everything on your Nokia, including the likes of Skype calling, whereas the Oticon, being somewhat more focused on actual mobile device built in calling features, and music, when I tried the Oticon during a Skype call, it didn’t work.
Conclusion: If you are a wearer of digital hearing aids, similar to the one’s I wear, the Oticon Vigo Pro Connect, and are looking for a simple, and affordable solution for streaming both your Nokia, and any other mobile device to your hearing aids, then I strongly recommend you give the Nokia Wireless Loopset a try, you won’t regret it.
Micky’s score out of 10 for the Nokia Wireless Loopset LPS-5 is a well deserved 10/10.!
Official Description of the Nokia Wireless Loopset, including a video.
The Nokia Wireless Loopset provides t-coil-equipped hearing aid users with a hassle- and hands-free connection to mobile phones. Compatible with handsets that use Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity, the loopset enables mobile calls to be accessed wirelessly through the hearing aid.
Key features of the Nokia Wireless Loopset include
:vibrating alert for incoming calls
;user adjustable sidetone level
;optimized volume range and frequency response
;single button for call handling
;induction technology enables acoustic background noise to be filtered, which greatly increases speech discrimination.
Further information on the Nokia Wireless Loopset can be found here.
Additional information on the Oticon Vigo Pro Connect hearing aids can be found here.
More info on the Oticon Streamer coming up in the second of today’s reviews.
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- The Nokia BH-905i Active Noise Canceling Bluetooth Headset Review
- 24 Hours with the Nokia N8 – A Quick Overview
- Living with Tinnitus Through Technology – My Story
- Nokia X3-02 Touch & Type Review Part 1 – Hardware
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