Nov 16, 2021

Windows 11 Support for HIMSA Products

Microsoft has announced the release of Windows 11 to occur on October 5th, 2021.  ​Below is HIMSA’s current plan for Windows 11. Any new information will be updated on this page.

Current Status

• As of November 15th 2021, HIMSA has now completed formal and complete testing of HIMSA products using Noah System 4.13.

  • No issues have been found with Noah 4​

  • No issues were found with NOAHLink (no longer sold)

  • No issues were found with Noahlink Wireless . However, it was noted that is some circumstances, the Noahlink Wireless driver may need to be download and manually installed.

  • HIMSA must also rely on NOAHlink and Noahlink Wireless licensees to more thoroughly check that their hearing aids can program as expected. 

​Q: Does HIMSA officially support Windows 11?

A: Yes, but please see the plan below.

Official Support Announcement

• HIMSA will announce Windows 11 support here, as well as http://himsa.com and other newsletter publications in the near furure.

• Our announcements will make it clear that the statement is only for specific HIMSA products and not for modules or business systems.

• HIMSA will incorporate Windows 11 into the HIMSA Certification Process

  • For Noah 4 modules - We will plan to first make support for Windows 11 optional (typically 6-9 months)

  • Noah business systems - Noah 4 business systems are in control of what operating systems they wish to support.