Pairing your Nucleus® 8 Sound Processor with a compatible Apple® device

TL;DR

Pair the Nucleus 8 cochlear implant processor to an Apple device via Accessibility settings and Bluetooth, taking up to 2 minutes.

Key Points

• 1.Access pairing through Apple's Accessibility menu. Go to Settings → Accessibility → Hearing Devices, ensure Bluetooth is on, then power-cycle the Nucleus 8 processor to trigger discovery.
• 2.Two processors must be paired simultaneously. Turn off both processors in sequence, then power both on together and tap Pair once for each — confirm both show successful pairing indicators.
• 3.Download the Nucleus Smart App to unlock full functionality. Features include volume control, hearing tracking, and Find My Processor after pairing is complete.