Yes, you will need an iPhone capable of running iOS16 or later, in order to support Bluetooth 5. At this time, the Lumia™ program is not available for Android devices although we plan to begin Android development this year.
We are bringing a new-to-the-world technology directly into the hands (and ears!) of the people who need it most, and the best way to get this working reliably for you is by first launching Lumia™ in the tightly streamlined environment Apple enables, where the hardware and software of the devices all speak the same language.
If you do not already have an iPhone, we recommend checking for affordable refurbished iPhones, as excellent compatible models such as iPhone SE 2 or iPhone 11 are available starting at just $100.