BHM smart control vs AudioKey 3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BHM smart control
Control your hearing systems directly from your mobile device. Adjust programs, volume, mute, and check battery status discreetly. Turn your smartphone into an intelligent remote for your hearing aids.
- Direct hearing program selection
- Volume adjustment (individual or combined)
- Muting and unmuting hearing systems
- Battery status check
- Connects directly via Bluetooth Low Energy
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The BHM smart control App allows you to connect your hearing systems to your mobile device and control the functions of the hearing systems. Turn your mobile device into an intelligent remote control. The BHM smart control App allows you to control your hearing systems, inconspicuously, directly from your mobile device and without any additional device. Use these possibilities for direct control and individualization: • Direct selection of a hearing program • Volume adjustment of hearing systems for both sides together or for each side separately • Muting of hearing systems and removal of muting • Check battery status of hearing systems Connect the BHM smart control App to the hearing system: • Open the BHM smart control App • Click on the "Settings" (button at the bottom right) • Click "Left device" or "Right device" depending on which hearing system you want to connect • Select the desired hearing system to be connected • Your hearing system is now connected to the BHM smart control App Mobile device compatibility: The BHM smart control App can be used on mobile devices with Bluetooth Low Energy and iOS version 9.3 or higher. Please read the instruction for use of the hearing system before using this app. For more information and help, please visit www.bhm-tech.at.
AudioKey 3
This app serves as a remote control for compatible MED-EL audio processors, allowing users to customize settings and access support materials. Caregivers can also utilize its features to assist others, and it includes a function to locate misplaced devices.
- Remote control for audio processors
- Customize personal settings
- Caregiver support mode
- Find My Processor functionality
- Check usage statistics
- Access support materials
- Configure streaming devices
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The AudioKey 3 mobile app from MED-EL can be used as a remote control for supported MED-EL audio processors which are SONNET (EAS), SONNET 2 (EAS), SONNET 3 (EAS), and RONDO 3. Additionally, AudioKey 3 lets you customize personal settings, such as the names of programs on the audio processors. AudioKey 3 can be used by caregivers to support other users, such as young children. You can use the Find My Processor functionality to help locate lost or misplaced audio processors. AudioKey 3 also lets you check the usage statistics of the connected audio processors and quickly access helpful support material from MED-EL. If you own a MED-EL streaming device, you can configure it with AudioKey 3.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BHM smart control at 50% against AudioKey 3's 19%. AudioKey 3's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 26 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BHM smart control ships an update every 26 months, AudioKey 3 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BHM smart control | AudioKey 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.9 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 18.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 15 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 247 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | BHM-Tech Produktionsgesellschaft mbH | MED-EL |
Customer experience
BHM smart control
AudioKey 3
In-app purchases
BHM smart control
No in-app purchases
AudioKey 3
No in-app purchases
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