Connect the audio device with easyTek – directly or wirelessly.
easyTek wirelessly transmits (streams) the audio signal to your
hearing instruments.
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are registered trademarks owned by
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Other trademarks and trade names are
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The audio signal is streamed through the hearing instruments turning
the hearing instruments into a personal headset.
The following devices can be connected:
Siemens transmitters (up to two). Enable wireless audio
streaming for devices that do not support Bluetooth.
■ Create or use established account for the Google Play Store
(Android smartphone/tablet) or for the App Store
(iPhone or iPad).
Download and installation:
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smartphone or tablet.
The easyTek App will control volume and acoustic programs if the
easyTek is left behind
➊ On/off switch
➋ Sound level
➌ Socket for power plug
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Alternatively, if a QR code reader is installed on the
smartphone or tablet, simply scan the QR code to
connect directly to a link list. Follow the desired link
to the download page and start the installation.
Using the Siemens Transmitter
FM receiver. Enables use of FM system even if hearing
instruments do not have audio input.
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■ Smartphone or tablet must have access to the Internet.
Whether watching TV,
listening to a favorite song,
or talking to a friend on the
phone – control is right at
your fingertip.
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Local Contact
Siemens Hearing Instruments, Inc.
10 Constitution Avenue
Piscataway, NJ 08854
Phone: (800)766-4500
Fax: (732)562-6696
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Audio devices (with standard 3.5 mm audio jack).
Prerequisites for download and installation:
The easyTek App™ provides
convenient operation of the
the hearing instruments via an
Android smartphone, iPhone,
or tablet.
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Headquarters
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Healthcare Sector
Henkestrasse 127
91052 Erlangen
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Phone: +49 9131 308-0
■ The smartphone/tablet must be within Bluetooth operating range
approximately 32 ft (10 m).
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RCA Stereo Plugs
Bluetooth audio devices, such as tablet, PC, stereo, etc.
■ The easyTek app works with the easyTek.
NEW! easyTek App.
If needed, a digital-to-analog
converter can be purchased.
Bluetooth-enabled phones (up to two).
Information in this brochure is subject
to change without notice. Copyright ©
2014 Siemens Hearing Instruments, Inc.
All rights reserved.
Prerequisites for using the app:
easyTek App
Use the RCA adapters with the
analog outputs on your TV,
cable to satellite dish console,
or A/V receiver to connect the
transmitter.
Supported devices
Hearing instruments help many people
hear better, but no hearing instrument
can solve every hearing problem nor
restore normal hearing.
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Siemens AG
Wittelsbacherplatz 2
80333 Muenchen
Germany
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➌ Neckloop (antenna)
Wearing easyTek properly
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instruments
In order to function correctly, the easyTek must be worn with the
neckloop around the neck. The neckloop is also the antenna.
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➊ Multi-function button
➍ Built-in mic
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➋ LED status indicators:
➐ FM input
• Charge transmitter before first use by connecting the transmitter
with the power plug to a power supply.
Bluetooth®
Power
• The LED shines red while charging.
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➏ Reset
• Charging time is about 5 hours.
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➊Multi‑function button ➋LED status indicator (orange, green, blue)
➌Neckloop (acts as the antenna)
➍Microphone openings
➎USB port for charging
➏Reset button
➐Port for FM receiver
➑Port for audio devices (standard 3.5 mm audio jack)
➒Volume buttons • Every Siemens transmitter must be paired once with easyTek.
You can use up to two Siemens transmitters.
To power on: press
until the green LED turns on.
This takes approximately 2 seconds
To power off: press
until the green LED fades off.
This takes approximately 2 seconds.
Pairing
pen battery doors of hearing instruments. Place easyTek around
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neck with neckloop. easyTek should be “off”.
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Turn on easyTek and Siemens transmitters.
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seconds;
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and
simultaneously for about
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LED’s flash
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asyTek LED flashing, then “on” – transmitter LED flashing, then
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solid blue
. Your easyTek has been paired to easyTek.
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Volume changes: Press
or
<1 second to adjust step
by step or press and hold until desired volume is reached.
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■ Outgoing calls:
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To mute hearing instrument microphones: Press
simultaneously for <1 second.
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To stop audio streaming: Press
turns off.
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To toggle between two Siemens transmitters: Double press
Hearing instruments automatically connect with phone when
placing a call.
for volume
Some phones do not support this function. In this case:
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□ Stop or disconnect all other audio devices.
□ Press and manually.
for 1-2 seconds until blue LED
Reject a call
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easyTek allows the hearing instruments to act as a wireless headset
when using a Bluetooth technology-enabled phone.
Press >3 seconds
Alternative: Use your phone's reject function.
Volume
or Press
Sound mixer
and Press both buttons simultaneously to switch between
the following input signals:
■Caller’s voice and hearing instrument microphone
– you hear both the call and ambient noise
■Caller's voice only – the ambient noise is turned off
The easyTek microphones convey wearers voice to the other party.
Pairing Bluetooth devices
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Turn on Bluetooth device and easyTek
Hearing program changes: Press and release
1-2 seconds until
desired program is reached. (This function is not available during
audio streaming, for example when you are using easyTek to listen
to the TV or to music through your MP3 player.)
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ress MFB
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blue LED flashes
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Use Bluetooth device to search for other Bluetooth devices –
select easyTek
Turn on/off (standby): Press
and
simultaneously
for >3 seconds. easyTek will then turn off.
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airing is complete when LED turns solid blue
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off – easyTek is now ready for audio streaming
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together briefly to establish the connection
This function is not supported by all phones.
Using easyTek with cell
and landline phones
Remote control functions
The hearing instruments must be paired with the easyTek. After
the pairing process is completed, the connection is automatically
established when the hearing instruments and easyTek are turned on.
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To change volume: Press
down.
• Make sure that a hearing aid that has been paired is turned on.
Turning easyTek on/off
Battery
□ easyTek cannot be turned off during a phone call.
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Press for 1-2 seconds
Alternative: Use phone's accept/end function.
□ Hearing instrument plays a ring tone and blue LED flashes.
• For FM: Plug in the FM receiver to the FM input port of the easyTek.
Turn on the FM transmitter.
• For Siemens transmitters: Double-press
Audio streaming
■ Incoming calls:
• For standard line-in devices: Plug in the device to the audio line-in
port of easyTek. Select ‘play’ on the audio device.
Pairing Siemens transmitters
➎ Micro-USB
up/down
Accept /
end call
To begin streaming for:
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luetooth audio devices: Turn Bluetooth connection on device.
Select ‘play’ on the audio device.
Before first use
➒ Volume
Further information:
Audio streaming functions
Note with initial activation only: Blue light will now flash
to allow for pairing of Bluetooth phone. If phone is not present, press
MFB to stop blue light flashing and end pairing search.
Unplug one neckloop plug and place the neckloop loosely around
your neck ➊.
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, close battery door of hearing
Transfer call
simultaneously for about 5 seconds
, then turns
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to increase volume;
FM
to decrease volume.
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double-press
■ Transfers phone call from easyTek to the phone –
conversation comes through the phone
■ From the phone to the easyTek – for hands free
conversation using easyTek and the hearing aid
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