Oticon Zeal

Zeal does not support direct pairing with most Bluetooth TVs. If you want to stream TV audio to your hearing aids, you’ll need to use the Oticon TV Adapter 3.0. This small accessory connects to your TV and sends the audio wirelessly to your hearing aids in real time. It also lets you adjust the TV volume independently from the rest of the room, so others can listen at their own level. Zeal can be paired with up to four TV Adapters, and you can switch between them using the Oticon Companion app.

Zeal is Made for iPhone, which means you can stream music, phone calls, and other audio directly from Apple devices like iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Vision Pro—no accessories required. It’s also compatible with Android’s Audio Streaming for Hearing Aids (ASHA) protocol, allowing direct streaming from select Android phones running Android 10 or newer with Bluetooth 5.0. And with Bluetooth LE Audio support, Zeal is future-ready for upcoming features like Auracast broadcast audio. If your phone isn’t directly compatible, you can still get Bluetooth functionality by pairing Zeal with the ConnectClip accessory.

Yes, Zeal supports hands-free phone calls, but only with certain devices. If you have an iPhone 11 or newer running iOS 15.2 or later, you’ll get a fully hands-free experience. You can answer, reject, and hang up calls by double tapping near your ear, and the hearing aids will pick up your voice for the caller. Your phone can stay in your pocket or bag the entire time. If you are using an Android phone or an older iPhone, you’ll need the ConnectClip accessory to get hands-free calling. The ConnectClip has its own microphone and can be clipped to your shirt or worn on a lanyard. It allows you to keep your phone put away while still having two-way conversations.

On a full charge, Zeal provides up to about 20 hours of battery life, including several hours of Bluetooth streaming. If you’re short on time, a 15-minute quick charge gives around 4 hours of use, and a 30-minute charge gives about 8 hours. A full charge takes roughly 2 hours. The included SmartCharger has its own built-in battery and can provide multiple full charges when you’re away from a power outlet.

The rechargeable battery in Zeal is designed to last several years under normal use. Oticon does not publish an exact number of charge cycles, but based on industry standards for lithium-ion batteries, you can typically expect around 3 to 5 years of daily charging before the battery capacity starts to noticeably decline. When the battery does eventually wear out, it isn’t user-replaceable. Your hearing care provider can send the device to Oticon for a professional battery replacement.

You’ll know it’s time to charge your Zeal hearing aids in a few ways. The devices will play a low-battery chime in your ears to let you know they need power soon. There’s also a small LED light on the hearing aid that will change or blink to indicate low battery. If you use the Oticon Companion app, it will show your current battery level and give you a notification when the battery is running low. Most people get into the habit of charging Zeal overnight, but these alerts help if you forget.

If you're on the go and your Zeal battery dies, you can use the included SmartCharger to recharge without needing a wall outlet. The SmartCharger has its own built-in battery and can provide several full charges while you're away from home. Even a short 15-minute charge will give you about 4 hours of use, which is usually enough to get through the rest of the day or an event. Just make sure the charger itself is charged before you head out.

It takes about two hours to fully charge your Zeal hearing aids from empty. Once fully charged, you can expect up to 20 hours of use, including several hours of streaming. If you’re in a hurry, a 15-minute quick charge gives around 4 hours of use, and a 30-minute charge gives about 8 hours.