When to upgrade

As adults and children progress through life, their hearing needs may change with their circumstances. Whether they’re studying or navigating the workplace, juggling family, or planning for retirement, a new sound processor can help improve their hearing experience so they can get the most out of each stage of life.

To find out if a new sound processor can better meet their hearing or lifestyle needs, it is recommended to speak to a hearing health professional.

Our passion for Cochlear^TM sound processor recipients' progress drives us to continually innovate our sound processors to better meet their needs now and into the future.

With advances in hearing technology and features like ForwardFocus^†, a next-generation sound processor is designed to provide clearer sound, even in noisy environments.^1,2 New features can provide easier ways to connect with others online, on the phone and in person.

A smaller, more comfortable design, improvements in battery life and accessories like the Aqua+ are more great reasons to consider a sound processor upgrade.

A lost or irreparably damaged sound processor can be stressful, but there are options to get adults and children hearing again. If a replacement device is no longer available, they may choose to upgrade to a next-generation sound processor. Our latest sound processors come with improved hearing technology and additional features, as well as a new global warranty.

The ‘Find my processor’ feature in the Nucleus® Smart App can help recipients locate their misplaced device via a compatible smartphone*.

As technology progresses, sourcing parts for the manufacture, service and repair of older sound processors becomes increasingly difficult. Next-generation sound processors not only work with recipients' existing implant,** but they offer more advanced technology to help them hear more clearly and better connect with what they love.