# Philips HearLink 2

> Hearing aid remote control

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1597063716](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1597063716)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1597063716`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SBO Hearing
- **Category:** Medical
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (46,163 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.8.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-09
- **First published:** 2023-02-09
- **Size:** 322 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/philips-hearlink-2/id1597063716)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.hearingsolutions.philips.com/hearlink2-app-privacy-notice](https://www.hearingsolutions.philips.com/hearlink2-app-privacy-notice)

## Description

Control your Philips HearLink 2 hearing aids from your mobile device with a streamlined, discreet interface. An Apple Watch companion lets you change programs and adjust volume within Bluetooth range for quick comfort on the go.

Features include independent volume control for each device, mute, program switching, battery status, streaming audio, aid location, and access to support and online care visits. Advanced options like streaming and sound equalizers, Philips Journal progress tracking, and Auracast broadcasting are available on compatible models. First-use pairing is required, and OS/device compatibility is recommended (iOS 15.2+).

## Rankings

- #6,849 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviewers largely praise ease of use and meaningful hearing improvements from the Philips HearLink 2 app, but repeatedly cite Bluetooth dropouts, unreliable performance, and limited fine-tuning as recurring drawbacks. Users value features like the noise control button and supportive service, and many report life-changing benefits when the app works smoothly. Reliability remains the main concern across reviews.

### Pros

- Easy to use with a straightforward iPhone interface and essential controls.
- Hearing experience improves noticeably; many users report life-changing benefits.
- Useful features like a dedicated noise control button and flexible settings.
- Overall value plus responsive support and ongoing improvements over time.

### Cons

- Bluetooth connectivity drops frequently, requiring periodic reconnections.
- App reliability is inconsistent; it sometimes fails to work as needed.
- Volume control and fine-tuning can be limited or awkward, with some settings having little effect.
- Setup and onboarding can be challenging, including hardware pairing/onboarding and turning on issues.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1597063716)