DIY School Hearing Aids (v2.2)

MikiBL said:
@pvc
For Noahlink Wireless (1 and 2) on the HIMSA website:
HIMSA
they have 2 utilities:
NW Driver Installer and NW Firmware Upgrader
I used that Firmware Upgrader and in the Genie software in Programming Device now instead of version 3.15 I have 3.17.
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Firmware Updates replace the brain of your device (so to speak) and therefore are destructive and dangerous. Firmware updates can even Brick your device. For example; when using a wireless programming device to update hearing aid firmware, and walking away during the middle of a long update session which may lose the wireless connection to your hearing aids because of the long distance.

Yes, you should want to have the latest functionality, whatever it is? I like to wait a little while to avoid being a test dummy for new firmware updates.
 
MikiBL said:
Should I also use that (HIMSA) NW Driver Installer?
Maybe then I would have the HIMSA driver in Device Manager?
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Device Drivers are typically included in Windows. It's named Plug-N-Play. You just plug it in and then use it. It's that simple!

However, sometimes the device is maybe too new to be included in Windows (or something like that)? I don't closely follow the very-complicated procedure for getting a new device driver signed-and-included-in Windows by MicroSoft??

The suggested procedure for installing a driver for Noahlink Wireless (1 or 2) is to install the fitting software first (before plugging-in the the Noahlink Wireless 1 or 2 device) in order to obtain a driver. Then when you plug-in Noahlink Wireless 1 or 2 it will use the driver that was made available by the fitting software.

Seems to me you are trying to solve a problem that doesn't exist.
MikiBL said:
Noahlink Wireless 2 is under Universal Serial bus devices.
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That seems like a nice logical place for it.
MikiBL said:
Maybe then I would have the HIMSA driver in Device Manager?
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That seems like an addon/kludgy place to put a device driver.
 
Seems to me you are trying to solve a problem that doesn't exist.
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If so, the important thing is that there is no problem.
Suma summarum, it seems best to leave it as is, right?

Thanks for your effort in answering me.
 
Yes.
And then there in the paragraph:
"IMPORTANT: If for some reason the drivers are not automatically installed, they are available here."
there is a link for NW Driver Installer and NW Firmware Upgrader
which I mentioned in an earlier post (the last one on the previous page)
 
When you forget to install the software first as in HIMSA's suggested procedure, then yes you will need to use that "available here" workaround.
 
According to the instructions in the DIY, as well as the link from HIMSA, the GENIE 2 software was installed first, and then I received NW 2.
I did the update with this NW Firmware Upgrader and luckily, there was no connection interruption during that time, so the firmware is now the latest 3.7
Although I was confused that the HIMSA driver was not visible in Device Manager, as in your case, it is obvious that the Windows driver is the correct one, so I do not need to install the NW Driver Installer.
Thank you, once again and greetings.
I will report back with my impressions of the fitting.
 
Hello, I need help downloading Oticon Genie 2. Thanks in advance
 
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Hello, I currently have Genie 2 2022.2
the program no longer updates, does anyone have a newer version?
 
I'm switching from Oticon OPN hearing aids to Phonak Naida and need to obtain the Phonak Target software. TIA
 
Hello - trying to follow instructions as found. Have downloaded patient base, but unable to open after computer restart. Still need Inspire and ProFit, I guess? Can you help? Thx - jp
 
Hi @jtpipkin Please read your PM/Conversation and also read a DIY School Hearing Aids (v2.2) PDF file named (01 Free Hearing Aid Fitting Software) and scroll down to the Starkey section section because the file is organized by manufacturer.
 
Looking for the Phillips HearSuite software for the 9050 hearing aids if possible. Thanks.
 
Hello,

I'm looking for the Patient Base and current ProFit software (2024.x) for Starkey programmable hearing aids. The Patient Base download link within the Free Hearing Software PDF document doesn't appear to be working any longer. If anyone could share a link to the installers for these, then I would be greatly appreciative. Thanks!
 
Hello,
My NoahLink is on the way. I'm looking for the Resound Software? I believe ReSound Smart Fit 2.1 is the latest version.
I'm aiming to save my original settings somehow (I hope that SmartFit thing can save profiles?); I'm yet to go through the whole drive, it's a lot to process but thank you pvc for your effort and time!
 
pvc said:
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What is DIY School Hearing Aids? It’s simply a collection of PDF files residing in cloud storage. Click one of the Access Portal to have a quick look at the PDF files inside DIY School Hearing Aids. The PDF files provide help with many self programming tasks, including the following two prerequisites.

  1. Software Prerequisite: Download the fitting software. Read about software download instructions in the first PDF file named (01 Free Hearing Aid Fitting Software). The links within that PDF file may take you to directly a download site or, provide community share instructions for how to obtain hidden software.
  2. Hardware Prerequisite: In addition to obtaining free fitting software, you will also need to use a Hearing Aid Programming Device/hardware. For most (but not all) recently sold hearing aids, the device you will need is Noahlink Wireless. Some think that Remote Fitting can be used take the place of this hardware prerequisite. It cannot! Sorry, it requires a professional account! This non-trivial task will require your due diligence!
That’s it, Ta-da!!

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Tip for getting started with DIY Self Fitting: Read these DIY School Hearing Aids PDF files:
  • 02 How to Program Your Hearing Aids
  • 01 What to Expect for your First Fit
Tip for finding fitting software: Read the DIY School Hearing Aids PDF file named (01 Free Hearing Aid Fitting Software). Also scroll down below to find recent posts/comments from others seeking free fitting software. Feel free to post your own request for free fitting software below, as a new reply on this thread/topic. You will likely find other DIYers who are willing to share.

Appendix: List of frequently requested software;
  • Phonak Target 9.1.0 (or latest) for Newer/Current
  • Oticon Genie 2 2024.1 (or latest) for Newer/Current
  • Rexton Connexx 9.11.10/RexFit9.11.10 for Rexton Newer/Current
  • Connexx 9.11.10/SiFit9.11.10 for Signia Newer/Current
  • GN ReSound Smart Fit 1.18 (or latest) for newer/current hearing aids and Aventa 3 for older/Legacy hearing aids
  • Starkey Pro Fit 2024.1 aka-3.0 (or latest) for newer/current hearing aids
  • Starkey Inspire X 2023.1 for older/Legacy hearing aids
  • Unitron Unitron TrueFit 5.5.1 for Newer/Current
  • Widex Compass GPS 4.7 (or latest) for Newer/Current
  • Philips HearSuite 2024.1 (or latest) for Newer/Current

Appendix: List of less-frequently requested software;
  • Bernafon Oasis 26.2 / Oasis 2019.2 software for Older/Legacy
  • Bernafon OasisNxt 2024.1 (or latest) software for Newer/Current
  • Rexton Connexx 6.5.5/RexFit6.8.4 for Older/Legacy
  • Connexx6.5.5/SiFit6.10 for Signia older/legacy
  • Connexx7.5.2/SiFit7.5.1 for Signia intermediary/legacy
  • Oticon Genie 2017.1 for older/legacy
  • Phonak iPFG2.6e - Legacy
  • Phonak PFG8.6c - Legacy
  • Unitron Ufit for older/legacy
  • Unitron Unifit5.52A even older legacy
  • Widex COMPASS V5 - Legacy
  • A&M Connexx 9.6.6 with AMFit 9.6.10 (or latest) for newer/current
  • Argosy iPFG
  • Audifon (AudiFit4 and AudiFit5)
  • Audio Service Connexx6.5.4/AudioFIT6.8.5 for older/legacy
  • Audio Service Connexx9.8.5/AudioFit9.8.11 (or latest) for newer/current
  • Aurafit Relate-United HealthCare for newer/current Relate/Unitron
  • Beltone Solus Max 1.17 + BT Solus Pro 1 (both included in the same download)
  • Danavox Danafit 1.5
  • Electone Elecfit6.4
  • EXPRESSfit 6.4 for legacy Sonic products
  • EXPRESSfit 2017 for older Sonic products
  • EXPRESSfit PRO 2022.2.1 (or similar) for newer/current
  • Hansaton Connexx6.5.5/HansaFit6.21 for older/legacy
  • Hansaton Connexx8.3.6/HansaFit8.3.0 for intermediary/legacy
  • Hansaton Scout 3.6.1 for newer/current
  • GN ReSound Interton fitting_1.18 (or latest) + appraise2.4, also compufit 4.4
  • Miracle Ear Harmony6.5.4/me6.10.3 for older/legacy
  • Miracle Ear HarmonyII9.0.8/me9.0.5 for newer/current
  • NewSoundFit 6.1.12 for Newsound
Appendix: List of re-branded Starkey fitting software;
  • AGX/AudigyGroup
  • Amplifon
  • Audibel
  • Audika
  • AudioSync (Brazil = Portuguese) (Pro Akustik = German)
  • Horex (German/Deutsche)
  • KIND
  • Lisound (Chinese/Zhongguo)
  • Medtronic
  • MicroTech
  • Starkey
  • NuEar
  • Visaudio (French/Francaise)

  • Disclaimer: Hearing aids come in different models for different hearing losses (mild, moderate, severe, profound). Heed the warnings that come with power hearing aids like this example>> CAUTION: BTE Power hearing aid is a powerful hearing instrument. If you have been fitted with BTE Power, never allow others to wear your hearing instruments as incorrect usage could cause permanent damage to their hearing.
  • Disclaimer: These DIY School hearingdocuments are not meant to encourage self-fitting of your hearing aids. It can be technically challenging and is not for everyone. Though, if you have already decided to self-fit your hearing aids then you may benefit from this extra information on the subject. Also this extra information may come in handy simply for gaining more knowledge about what your audiologist is doing (or not doing) for you.
  • Disclaimer: The author of these documents did not invent Anonymous Community File Sharing. Community file sharing predates anything this author has envisioned, or written, or published.
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Hi I can not find that file called 01. Free Hearing Aid Fitting Software
 
You can → Click it, → Click it good! For most modern operating systems and web browsers, single-clicking a hyperlink is the standard way to follow hyperlinks. But some computers may require a double-click to open a link, especially in older operating systems or if the double-click speed setting is adjusted.
 
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