How can I check the battery level?

There are two ways to check the battery level: On the headset itself : When the headset is on, press the Power button briefly. The LED will flash in one of three colors: a. Green -- there is between 50-100% battery charge left b. Yellow -- there is between 10-50% battery charge left c. Red - there is less than 10% charge left (start recharging immediately!) Using the W&H BeHear smartphone app : A battery icon appears at the top of most of the app screens (near the BeHear logo) indicating in % how much charge remains. For more information: BeHear NOW : Use this link to see the video instructions, or this link to read the manual. BeHear ACCESS : Use this link to see the video instructions, or this link to read the manual. BeHear PROXY : Use this link to see the video instructions, or this link to read the manual.

How long will the BeHear NOW battery last?

in “hearing mode”: 12+ hours for phone use: 10+ hours for music play: 8+ hours in standby mode: ~600 hours Notes: A full charge takes 2-3 hours. After 600 charging cycles the battery will continue to function, but usage time may be reduced between charges.

The Bluetooth connection keeps cutting out.

Verify that you are not more than 10 meters (approx. 30 feet) away from the device. If you are using BeHear headset outdoors, we recommend that you carry your phone on the right side of your body. When indoors, the Bluetooth radio waves can bounce off walls and it doesn’t matter on which side the phone is located. Outdoors the phone needs a direct line of sight with the antenna, which is on the right side of the neck-band.

How do I know my headset is up-to-date?

Updates are sent automatically to the W&H BeHear app. You can verify the availability of an update by checking the "Headset Update" screen through the app's main menu. If there is a new version available, follow the on-screen instructions to update the headset. Use this link to see the video instructions, or this link to download the appropriate manual.

No sound is coming from the headset.

Check the battery level – either in the smartphone app or by briefly pressing the power button (when the headset is on) Adjust the volume level Check ear caps for debris Use this link to see the video instructions, or this link to read the manual.

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Can I copy my hearing assessment results from one BeHear device to another?

If you are using the same phone and BeHear app for both devices, you can apply the assessment results from one BeHear device to the other using the app.
What you need to do is:

Pair the second BeHear device with your smartphone.
Open the BeHear app on your smartphone.
Go to “Personal” and then tap the “Library” icon.
Choose the audiogram/assessment you would like to apply to the second BeHear device and tap “Apply”.
Choose the headset you have just paired and click “OK” and then “APPLY NOW”
The second BeHear device will restart and the assessment will be applied.

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Does the BeHear PROXY need Bluetooth to work?

The primary functions of the BeHear PROXY neck speaker are:

1. To provide a comfortable and convenient way to listen to streamed audio (from a television, smartphone, laptop, gaming console, music player, etc.).

2. To allow you to participate in mobile/video calls.

For these use cases Bluetooth is required, and both “ears free” loudspeaker mode and earphones mode are supported.

A secondary function of the BeHear PROXY is to provide hearing amplification for live conversations and ambient sounds. No Bluetooth is required for this functionality, which is supported in earphones mode only. For best results, however, we recommend personalizing what you hear by performing the Hearing Assessment in the W&H BeHear app, which requires a Bluetooth connection to the smartphone on which it is installed. Upon completion of the assessment your unique hearing profile will be programmed into the BeHear PROXY neck speaker, and the Bluetooth connection will no longer be needed.