# AB Remote

> AB Remote for North America

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1502613895](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1502613895)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1502613895`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Advanced Bionics, LLC
- **Category:** Medical
- **Rating:** 3.00 / 5 (96 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2023-07-06
- **First published:** 2021-02-15
- **Size:** 44 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ab-remote/id1502613895)
- **Website:** [http://www.advancedbionics.com](http://www.advancedbionics.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://advancedbionics.com/global/en/footer/legal/privacy-policy.html](https://advancedbionics.com/global/en/footer/legal/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #161,580 — Overall

## Review summary

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- Lack of ongoing development; outdated app with long gaps since last update; missing features like Apple Watch interface, EQ/bass-treble controls, and ambient/noise cancellation.
- UI/UX is criticized as outdated and non-intuitive; controls are hard to find or use.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.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1502613895)