In addition to communicating with household tech, Oticon's Opn also works with IFTTT's recipe-based automation. While the company didn't mention specifics, it's probably safe to bet users will be able to set up alerts for things like movement detected by an outdoor security camera -- just as an example. Of course, the hearing aid's primary task is helping with listening. Oticon says the compact unit performs sound analysis over 100 times a second and locates sound in any direction while drowning out background noise. This means that keeping up with conversations where multiple folks are speaking won't be a problem, even in a loud setting. Pricing and availability weren't mentioned in the announcement, but you'll probably want to consult an audiologist if you're interested.