Features & Capabilities

AB Remote is a smartphone-based extension that enables direct control of compatible hearing devices. It supports Advanced Bionics Naída CI M and Sky CI M sound processors and Phonak Naída Link M and Sky Link M instruments, delivering seamless connectivity from your mobile device.

Key features include volume adjustment, program changes, and quick access to help information, designed for on-the-go use and reliable operation with North American users.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Advanced Bionics, LLC
Rating:
2.90
(87)
0.10
Version:
1.1.0 Last updated: 2023-07-06
Version code:
857646324
Creation date:
2021-02-15
Compatible devices:
Size:
43.63MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-05
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Developed by:
Advanced Bionics, LLC
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ab-remote/id1502613895
Website:
http://www.advancedbionics.com

User Reviews

Users find AB Remote helpful for CI control and media use, but experience frequent disconnects, volume resets, and a lack of key features due to little or no ongoing development. The app also has usability and accessibility gaps. Key recurring requests include Apple Watch support, tone/bass/treble controls, ambient/noise features, multi-device pairing, and a more reliable, user-friendly experience.
Pros
  • Helps manage cochlear implant (CI) controls and programming.
  • Useful for watching videos or listening to music with CI.
  • Works on iOS/iPadOS, providing compatibility with Apple devices.
Cons
  • Frequent disconnections and pairing issues; unreliable connection between the app and CI/hardware.
  • Volume settings do not persist and can reset when using other apps or receiving alerts; split-volume often reverts to the loudest side.
  • Lack of ongoing development; outdated app with long gaps since last update; missing features like Apple Watch interface, EQ/bass-treble controls, and ambient/noise cancellation.
  • UI/UX is criticized as outdated and non-intuitive; controls are hard to find or use.
  • Requests for multi-device pairing (e.g., multiple CI devices) and better compatibility with hearing aids.
Recent reviews
The app is very frustrating. It unpairs from my marvel and I have to go through the whole “find my device” song and dance. It doesn’t remember settings. It’s very frustrating because the apps for other, much cheaper devices are so much better.
by an*****, 2026-04-22

Great app, help me a lot with my cochlear implant. There are times some areas can be so loud. It is nice to turn the sound down just for a bit. Would like it if you could do an app for the Apple Watch.
by Tw*****, 2026-04-14

The app needs to be updated. It hasn’t been updated in over 3 years. One of the things that it needs is to be made compatible with i-phone hearing aid devices. My old hearing aid app did and it worked smoothly with few issues. I think this would address a lot of the disconnecting issues mentioned by others in their reviews.
by ab*****, 2026-04-13
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