Apple may finally break the barrier of hearing aid stigma by getting more people to wear their AirPods pro 2 as hearing aids. If you find yourself struggling to hear, this can be your first step for hearing help.
Most of us enjoy being engaged whether we’re at home, work, or out socially. If you’re struggling with hearing in noise, if the TV is louder than others like, and if “what, hunh” are peppering your conversations, it’s time to take the plunge.
To get started, update to iOS 18.1 with your AirPods pro 2. A message will pop up regarding what’s new with your AirPods. Next, take Apple’s hearing screening. A hearing loss that is measured as mild to moderate in degree will glean the greatest benefit. Lastly, program your AirPods as hearing aids. It’s just that simple.
A hearing screening is one pathway to start, but obtaining these results will not alert you to ear injury or any medical cause of hearing loss; both of which may benefit from treatment. If you seek the care of a professional, your ears will get inspected. If the ear canal is filled with wax and removed, you may discover that a boost in hearing is no longer necessary.
Apple AirPod hearing aids should not be confused with prescription hearing aids. Prescriptive hearing aids have features that are not found in AirPod hearing aids. These features can include artificial intelligence, which seamlessly recognizes the difference between millions of sounds automatically. Some prescriptive devices have features to connect you to a movie theater or house of worship. The list of differences between over the counter and prescriptive hearing aids is exhausting. Most importantly, prescriptive hearing aids are adjusted and verified with precision to ensure that your hearing challenges are met.
Wearing hearing aids will help improve communication and allow you to listen with less effort. You’ll never know if Apple AirPods will work for you unless you try.
Keep in mind that an Audiologist can help fine tune your AirPods if you have an interest in maximizing your benefit. We want you hearing your best. And we can’t wait to meet you.