Summary:
Oticon has enhanced its Intent hearing aid portfolio with expanded Bluetooth LE Audio connectivity, Google Fast Pair support, and a new miniBTE R style offering powerful performance, dual fitting levels, and user-friendly features.

Key Takeaways:

  • The upgraded Oticon Intent now supports Bluetooth LE Audio with Google Fast Pair for faster, easier Android pairing and future-proof connectivity including Auracast readiness.
  • A new miniBTE R model offers dual fitting levels (85 or 105), a size 13 rechargeable battery, call controls, and customizable comfort in a sleek, compact design.
  • Oticon plans to continue portfolio expansion with the launch of the Zeal in-the-ear model in January 2026, featuring AI processing and modern connectivity.

Oticon Inc. has upgraded Oticon Intent with new connectivity innovations and a new style to help patients engage in life like never before. Expanded modern connectivity with Bluetooth LE Audio eliminates traditional barriers to Bluetooth set-up, allowing users to instantly pair their Oticon Intent hearing aids with Android devices for an enhanced streaming experience. The discreet, all-new miniBTE R offers advanced technology and flexible dual fitting levels to fit an even wider range of users. The sleek, compact style is designed to adapt to each individual’s unique needs to deliver powerful performance, personalized comfort, and confidence in every moment.

“Powered by advanced, sensor-driven BrainHearing technology and second-generation AI sound processing, the upgraded Oticon Intent delivers personalized support and modern future-proof connectivity,” says Virginia Ramachandran, AuD, PhD, vice president of Audiology for Oticon Inc. “Now better than ever, Oticon Intent reinforces our commitment to offer a full portfolio of hearing solutions that provide the clarity, comfort, and seamless connectivity patients deserve with no compromises.”

Oticon Launches Hearing Aid with ‘User-Intent’ Sensors

Oticon Intent is designed to consider that different users have very individual and varying listening needs, even in the same sound environment. The world’s first user-intent sensors allow Oticon Intent to recognize when a user’s listening needs change and adapt accordingly, providing greater access to the sounds and speech that will enable users to engage in life like never before.

Connect with Fast Pair

Oticon Intent delivers expanded, modern connectivity with Google’s Fast Pair. Oticon says it’s the first hearing aid in the world to do so. Users can now pair their hearing aids in seconds to Bluetooth LE Audio-enabled Android devices with just one tap—reducing set-up time and minimizing frustration. For hearing care professionals, the simplified connectivity with automatic syncing across devices logged into the same Google account means they can spend less time spent on connectivity and more time focusing on patients’ hearing care. Oticon Intent is made to be future-proof and built to embrace emerging technologies like Auracast broadcast audio and beyond.

miniBTE Powerhouse with Two Fitting Levels

The Oticon Intent miniBTE R comes with a host of user-friendly features, including a rounder design for better comfort behind the ear. The sleek device contains two fitting levels (85 or 105) to enable more patients to be fit with just one device. A powerful size 13 lithium battery allows for a full day of use without compromising size, according to the company. Users can accept and end calls with a simple double-tap. A discreet, built-in tone tells when a call has been accepted or ended. The optional pulsing LED light allows users to easily see the hearing aid’s status. A double push-button provides tactile feedback and quick, easy, and intuitive hearing aid control.

The new Oticon Intent miniBTE R will be available to U.S. hearing care professionals in November 2025.

Oticon Expands Access to Hearing Aids for TruHearing Members

Oticon Innovation Continues

In January 2026, Oticon Inc. will introduce Oticon Zeal, a new in-the-ear hearing aid style, to the U.S. market. According to the company, the new hearing aid combines discreet design, cutting-edge connectivity, rechargeability, AI sound processing, and flexible fitting options.

For more information about the new Oticon Intent miniBTE R and the entire Oticon Intent portfolio, visit www.oticon.com. 

Featured image: Oticon Intent miniBTE. Photo: Oticon