Phonak CROS Infinio

Routes sound from a deaf ear to an Audéo Infinio R

CROS Infinio (CROS I-R) is worn on an ear that cannot be aided and streams sound to an Audéo Infinio R on the better ear. It has no acoustic output itself. When paired, the wearer gets the Infinio R's Bluetooth streaming and hands-free calls.

Hearing loss: Unaidable hearing loss in one ear (CROS and BiCROS)
Connectivity: Via the paired Audéo Infinio R: Bluetooth Classic streaming and hands-free calls
Battery: Rechargeable
Style: CROS transmitter (receiver-in-canal style)

Charge · full charge

Water · rated

Hands-free

Calls · phone calls

Who it's good for

Is CROS Infinio right for you?

Our audiologists' guide to how this model suits different lifestyles, based on its features. Your hearing test results matter most, so we'll always confirm at your appointment.

Everyday real world

3/5

Adds awareness of sound on the deaf side for everyday listening.
Best for everyday →
TV turner-uppers

4/5

TV streaming comes through the paired Infinio R and TV Connector.
Best for TV →
Golfers and outdoors

4/5

IP68 rechargeable housing handles weather on the course.
Best for golf →
Socialites

3/5

Helps catch voices on the poor side, but adds no extra speech focus.
Best for social →
Phone and video calls

5/5

Hands-free calls: the hearing aid microphones pick up your voice, so the phone stays in your pocket.
Best for calls →
Music lovers

2/5

Routes sound from the deaf side, so stereo music is limited.
Best for music →
Active and sporty

4/5

IP68 rated against sweat, rain and dust.
Best for active →

The interesting technical bits

What's inside

Pairs with Audéo I-R for CROS and BiCROS
IP68, 2.4 g rechargeable housing
Full charge in 3 hours on Charger RIC Infinio or ChargerGo
CROS balance adjustment

About Phonak CROS Infinio

Specifications

From manufacturer information, checked October 2026. Battery figures vary with streaming and settings. Your audiologist will confirm the right receiver, dome and settings at your fitting.

Brand	Phonak
Family	Audéo Infinio
Style	CROS transmitter (receiver-in-canal style)
Launched	2024
Chip / platform	Infinio / ERA chip
Hearing loss range	Unaidable hearing loss in one ear (CROS and BiCROS)
Power	Lithium-ion rechargeable (built-in)
Full charge	3 hours
Quick charge	1 hour charge gives 40%, 2 hours gives 70%
Streaming	Via the paired Audéo Infinio R: Bluetooth Classic streaming and hands-free calls
Hands-free calls	Yes
Auracast broadcast audio	No
Water and dust rating	IP68
App	myPhonak
Available colours	Sand Beige, Sandalwood, Chestnut, Champagne, Silver Grey, Graphite Grey, Velvet Black, Copper, Sienna Red, Atlantic Green