System Requirements for Individual Customers

The Eko App is designed to work with both iOS and Android platforms and supports a range of Bluetooth-enabled devices and accessories. Below, you’ll find the key compatibility information to help ensure the best experience with your Eko device.

 

Supported Eko Devices

Device Compatibility by Platform

Additional Phone Requirements

Wireless Listening Guidelines

Recommended Audio Setup

Recommended Audio Devices

 

Supported Eko Devices

Both iOS and Android platforms support the following Eko devices:

  • CORE 500™
  • 3M™ Littmann® CORE Digital Stethoscope
  • CORE™ attachment (1st and 2nd gen)
  • DUO™ (1st and 2nd gen)

 

Device Compatibility by Platform

iOS Requirements

The Eko App works with iPhone, iPad, or iPod models running iOS 16 or newer.

⚠️While older iOS devices may still work, our testing focuses on modern smartphones and tablets, so we can’t guarantee performance on earlier models.

Android Requirements

The Eko App works with most modern Android devices running Android 12 or newer, including popular models from:

  • Samsung Galaxy series

  • Google Pixel series

  • OnePlus, Motorola, and other brands supporting:

    • Bluetooth 5.0 or higher

    • A2DP audio streaming

⚠️While older Android devices may still work, our testing focuses on modern smartphones and tablets, so we can’t guarantee performance on earlier models.

 

Additional Phone Requirements

  • At least 120MB free memory
  • Devices must support Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 4.2 or higher to connect with Eko stethoscopes.

 

Wireless Listening Guidelines

⚠️ It is not recommended to use your phone speaker to listen to body sounds. Phone speakers can't accurately reproduce the low-frequency heart and lung sounds needed for clinical evaluation.

 

Recommended Audio Setup

For best audio quality, we recommend:

  • Bluetooth headphones, earbuds, or portable speakers

  • Devices that support:

    • Bluetooth 5.0 or newer

    • A2DP audio profile

    • Balanced sound with strong low-frequency clarity

    • Are from reputable audio brands

 

Recommended Audio Devices

Earbuds & Headphones

  • Apple (AirPods, AirPods Pro)
  • Sony
  • Sennheiser
  • Bose
  • Anker Soundcore
  • Jabra
  • TOZO
  • EarFun
  • SoundPEATS

Portable Speakers

  • Anker Soundcore
  • Tribit
  • OontZ
  • DOSS
  • JBL
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