Nucleus 8 Sound Processor (product page)

Summary

Cochlear's US product page for the Nucleus 8 cochlear implant sound processor, including its statements on Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast.

Key findings

Describes the processor as ready for next-generation Bluetooth, so that users will be able to connect to Auracast broadcasts in public venues such as airports, schools and gyms.
States that a firmware update will allow connection to LE Audio devices "when the technology becomes available" for the processor. No date is given.

Limits

An undated product page read on 9 October 2026. It states an intention, not a demonstrated feature.

Read the original

www.cochlear.com/us/en/home/products-and-accessories/cochlear-nucleus-system/nucleus-sound-processors/nucleus-8

Link checked 9 October 2026. We link to the original and do not host copies.

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Cochlear. Nucleus 8 Sound Processor (product page). Cochlear US website. n.d. https://www.cochlear.com/us/en/home/products-and-accessories/cochlear-nucleus-system/nucleus-sound-processors/nucleus-8 (accessed 9 October 2026).

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