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📅 Day 6: What do I do if ... I hear beeps or tones I don’t recognise?
Tip: ✅ Those may be low battery alerts, program changes, or coil-off alerts. ✅Use the Smart App or remote to check the process or status and notifications. ✅Go into “notifications” through settings on your phone and disable notifications. See you tomorrow for Day 7 of our CI tips! 💚

The Hearing House
Dec 6, 2025


📅 Day 5: What do I do if ... my processor won’t turn on?
Tip: ✅ Make sure the battery is charged and properly attached. ✅ Try a different battery. ✅ Check for damage or dirt on the battery contacts. ✅ If the rechargeable battery is not working, try the disposable battery. ✅ Also check the coil and cable. ✅If the above doesn't work, please get in touch with The Hearing House on 09 579 2333 or email us at reception@hearinghouse.co.nz See you tomorrow for Day 6 of our CI tips! 💚

The Hearing House
Dec 5, 2025


📅 Day 4: What do I do if ... my phone isn't streaming sound to my processor?
Tip: ✅ Use speakerphone as a quick alternative. You can turn Bluetooth off or tap the speaker phone icon during a call. ✅ Make sure Bluetooth is on, and the processor is paired correctly. ✅ If needed, repair your processor using the official guides: Apple pairing: https://youtu.be/fcB5gr_M8Fo Android pairing: https://youtu.be/QSXtGfZUOMg If your mobile phone is not on the compatibility list, streaming to your phone may not be an option. The cochlear compatible pho

The Hearing House
Dec 4, 2025


📅 Day 3: What do I do if ... my battery doesn’t seem to last long
Tip: ✅ Use the Nucleus Smart App or your remote control to check battery levels. ✅ Swap to a fully charged one if needed. ✅ Use the disposable batteries in your pack and make an appointment at The Hearing House to discuss your batteries. See you tomorrow for Day 4 of our CI tips! 💚 #TheHearingHouse #CochlearImplant #HearingHealth #StayConnected #HearingHouseWhānau

The Hearing House
Dec 4, 2025


📅 Day 2: What do I do if ... I can’t hear anything from my processor?
Tip: ✅Check that the cable and coil are properly connected and not damaged. Try replacing the cable with a spare. Change the battery. If this fails, call The Hearing House or email adultci@hearinghouse.co.nz for support. See you tomorrow for Day 3 of our CI tips! 💚

The Hearing House
Dec 4, 2025


📅 Day 1: What do I do if ... my sound is muffled?
Tip: ✅Try changing the mic cover or microphone filter — they can get clogged over time and affect sound quality. ✅Here’s a handy video to help make changing the microphone cover easier: https://youtu.be/QsCCtmjb53c See you tomorrow for Day 2 of our CI tips! 💚

The Hearing House
Dec 4, 2025


🎄✨ 12 Days of Christmas with cochlear implants ✨🎄
The festive season is nearly here — and we’re helping you stay connected and confident throughout the holidays! 💛 Starting in December, we’ll be sharing 12 days of tips to help you: ✅ Keep your cochlear implant equipment in top shape ✅ Troubleshoot common issues at home ✅ Know what to do (and who to contact) over the Christmas break From equipment care to managing your communication at busy Christmas gatherings, we’ve got you covered for a smooth, stress-

The Hearing House
Dec 4, 2025


Personal connection brings real meaning to Forsyth Barr support
Fifteen years ago, investment adviser Damian Kearns drove his 71-year-old father Daniel from Dunedin to Christchurch to have his cochlear implant surgery, under the care of the Southern Cochlear Implant Programme (SCIP). Dublin-born Daniel, an avid sports supporter who emigrated to New Zealand forty years ago, had suffered a major stroke in the mid-90s, with his hearing impacted as a result. He had tried hearing aids, but Damian says it was a frustrating experience for everyo

The Hearing House
Dec 2, 2025


🎄Christmas Hours at The Hearing House🎄
The festive season is nearly here! Over the holidays, we’ll have a smaller team on deck, so it may take a little longer than usual to get back to you. If you need support, please contact us on 09 579 2333 or reception@hearinghouse.co.nz , and we’ll be in touch as soon as we can. Our phones and emails will be monitored only on the dates listed below. If you need urgent medical assistance over the holiday break, please contact your closest A&E department. Hol

The Hearing House
Dec 1, 2025
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