Nevermind, i found info that was useful in this thread if anyone needs it.
Costco KS7 user experience
Glad you found what you needed.
Very happy with the KS7. Bought in February, tuned up earlier this month. Fit is so comfortable that I looked for them about 30 minutes before realizing they were in my ears, just not turned on.
I am getting some strange bloops from time to time and seems like the program changes (volume, direction change). But when I check the iPhone, all seems good. Any thoughts?
I bet they are notification sound from the iphone. Lots of folks have that happen until they turn off the notification sounds they don’t want. Any notification can be set to silent.
It may have already been posted but I had found the following CostcoTV video about the KS7. https://youtu.be/VhJJt4h6k7s
Hi Doc,
Yesterday I compared KS-7’s to Resound Cala’s and am trying to decide which to buy. Your post quoted above makes me wonder whether to take headphones with me on my next trial to compare the aids. I just listened to a bit of the Rachmaninoff Symphony #1 on some Bose headphones (not noise canceling) both with my current KS-5’s and with no aids and the music does not sound much different.
WHat do you advise?
…I hope you will let us know of your decision (and the key factors in that decison),
Question about Smart Connect app for iPhone 5c:
rasmus_braun wrote:
>>> Connexx Smart Connect for Apple iOS:
>>> https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/conn…929066649?mt=8
When I go to the app store from the phone, I see Connexx Smart Connect but not Connexx 8. The reviews for this app are not positive (2 stars). Is this the correct & current app? If now, how to get the current one. Also, would if be easier to download the app to my Windows computer and then send it to the phone?
Thanks for any help.
I’m pretty sure that’s the latest version–it’s got the same date as the Android App. The Android version isn’t rated very well either. It’s tough to sort out these ratings. A lot of people don’t know how these things are supposed to work and have unrealistic expectations. Connexx 8 is something completely different. It’s programming software that’s used to program Signia and Rexton hearing aids. It requires special hardware to use. You should be able to download Smart Connect directly to your iPhone. I’m assuming you have a Smart Connect device. If not, you want the Smart Remote app instead.
I should 'slain a bit. I’m considering upgrading from KS-5 to either KS-7 or ReSound Cala. In a few days, I’ll go back to Costco to try the aids again. I was thinking it would help if I have the apps for both aids installed on my iPhone 5s. When I looked at the Smart Connect app, I was discouraged by negative reviews. “annoying beeps and tone sequences”, “it keeps disconnecting from my hearing aids”.
I don’t see such criticism here so perhaps forum members are more satisfied or the only people who post reviews are gripers.
Thanks
The “correct” app for the KS7 depends on whether you are going to purchase a Smart Connect device (it’s a pendant worn around the neck that allows direct streaming to the hearing aids) If you’re going to use a Smart Connect, you’ll want the Smart Connect app. If you’re not going to use a Smart Connect device, you’ll want the Smart Remote app. Point of information. I currently use Smart Remote, but am going to pick up a Smart Connect device and remote microphone on Thursday.
Answer to “I compared KS-7’s to Resound Cala’s and am trying to decide which to buy…”
I decided on the KS-7. Have fitting appt. for 21 Aug. at the Costco store in Prescott, AZ. I’ll also get a Samrt COnnect.
Thanks to all for suggestions.
I’ve been trying that for a few days and keep getting a 503 error “HTTP Error 503. The service is unavailable.”
I’m fairly sure I’ve seen the guides/manuals for the KS7 and accessories listed somewhere on this site but can’t seem to find them again.
Can anybody point me in the right direction?
The portal is down until someone notices and reboots it. I’ve uploaded the manuals for you here:
Thank you very much! Why would the TV Transmitter have a battery in it?
Hi all,
For a week, I’ve had my new KS-7’s plus a Smart Connect plus a dryer that one of the Costco staff talked me into. Here’s some initial impressions:
PROS:
I can hear significantly better than with the KS-5’s they replaced
Much louder than the KS-5’s
They are about as comfortable as the KS-5’s (tulip domes that I barely feel)
The software on my iphone 5s is useful
CONS:
Some voices sound harsh (likely because of higher volume)
I don’t like all the tones, especially the loooong tune at startup
Its a bit harder to open the battery doors to silence the aids (like when I walk by a house with loud yappy dogs).
The Smart Connect software does not track the current status of the aids (like if I make a change on the aids, the software shows what it last set.
I haven’t yet worn the new aids to a meeting and I’ve used the Smart Connect only one day. Not sure how useful it will be. I can hear OK using the phone’s speaker. Haven’t tried any other bluetooth devices.
The harsh voice sounds are something you’ll likely get used to.
You could have them change the timing of the start up tune to start immediately upon closing the door and it would likely end before you have them in your ears, or you could just wait several seconds before putting them in.
Instead of opening the battery doors, you could request that they activate the mute setting in push button mode.
If you’re connected to the Smart Connect and using the Smart Connect App, the app should track the status of the aids. If you’re using the app in stand alone mode, it won’t because the communication is one way (just from app to aids via high pitched beeps)
Regarding the Smart Connect: Today I was walking between my garage and a spot on the other side of my house while wearing the Smart Connect but not carrying my iPhone. Shortly after I got to the far end of the house, I heard a double beep in the aids. Then when I went back in the garage, again two beeps. And then yet again as I went between the two places. Anyone know why it beeps? (I’ve not noticed this when I did not wear the Smart Connect.)
In addition, when I “un-hibernate” the phone, I get 4 beeps in rising tones and again after entering the passcode plus an occasional single beep.
KenP wrote:
“I got this In BTxmit/rcvron Amazon. It has optical and is lower latency. Quite happy with it.”
I see you have reviewed both this Indigo BTRT1 Advanced Bluetooth 4.1 Transmitter and Receiver, $30 at Amazon plus the Miccus Ultra-Fast Low Latency Bluetooth Transmitter, $40 at Amazon and said they are about equal. Are you still happy with the cheaper Indigo transmitter?
https://www.amazon.com/Indigo-BTRT1-Transmitter-Low-Latency-Dual-Stream/dp/B01GZ5GG5Q/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1504585120&sr=1-1&keywords=Indigo+BTRT1
I recently bought Kirkland KS7 aids plus a SmartConnect. I presume this transmitter will work with these two items to help me better hear sounds from my desktop computer, radio & TV.
Thanks for any advice.
Fred
MDB wrote: “Instead of opening the battery doors, you could request that they activate the mute setting in push button mode.”
At my followup appt. I got the dispenser to eliminate all the startup tones plus the startup delay. So now the only thing I notice when turning on the aids is an increase in background sounds.
— Fred