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Phonak Audéo Infinio and Infinio Sphere

Two years of waiting and counting. The most-asked question on hearing forums.

Firmware pendingReceivesvia a clinic

Auracast status

The hardware is there; the manufacturer has promised a firmware update to switch it on. Sold as "Auracast-ready" since 2024. Phonak has told owners the switch-on comes in a 2027 firmware, broadcast-receive only. No date.

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Role
Receives
Released
2024-08
Status checked
20 October 2026

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Phonak's Eon Sphere joins broadcasts by QR code only on iPhone, and Infinio owners now wait until 202722 September 2026

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The Broadcast, every Thursday

New gear, firmware that unlocks Auracast, venues that switched it on, and the deals. One email a week, nothing else.