AirPods, Apple and hearing aid

Apple AirPods Pro’s new hearing aid feature could help people face a problem they’d rather ignore
The hearing aid feature is available with AirPods Pro 2 models, and requires an iPhone or iPad to set it up. It starts with built-in tests that will help users determine if they have hearing loss, set up the feature if they do, and set personalized amplification levels.
AirPods Pro 2 Hearing Health Features Hands-On
Apple announced at its latest event that its two-year-old AirPods Pro 2 are getting three hearing health features. First, they can double as hearing aids for folks with mild to moderate hearing loss. Second, they now feature a loud sound reduction feature ...
How to Use Apple AirPods Pro 2 as Hearing Aids
A free, over-the-air update gives these popular earbuds a hearing test and over-the-counter hearing aid capabilityAirPods Pro 2 earbuds work with your iPhone to test your hearing and provide
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Apple's new update turns AirPods into over-the-counter hearing aids
The AirPods can be particularly useful in settings where individuals experience minimal hearing loss and could use a little extra help.
How Apple's new AirPods feature may help people with hearing loss
The hearing aid feature is available with AirPods Pro 2 models and requires an iPhone or iPad to set it upView on euronews
Your AirPods Pro 2 can now work as a hearing aid–here’s how
Start by putting your AirPods Pro 2 in your ears and then open Settings. Tap on your AirPods (near the top of the Settings page) and look for the Hearing Health section. You’ll see options for Hearing Protection, Hearing Assistance, and Take a Hearing Test. Tap that to get started.
AirPods as hearing aids? New path for hearing assistance following FDA approval
Some Apple users will soon have a new way to test and boost their hearing health. Larry Warren of Joplin says his hearing aids make all the difference. “For years, I couldn’t hear conversations fully.
Apple AirPods Pro’s New Hearing Aid Feature Bridges the Gap in Hearing Accessibility
For now, the hearing aid feature is only available with the AirPods Pro 2 model. Users will need an iPhone or iPad to set it up. The feature setup starts with built-in hearing loss tests to determine whether or not users have hearing loss. If they do, they can then set up their own customized amplification levels.
How to Take a Hearing Test With an iPhone and AirPods Pro 2
If the test on your iPhone shows signs of hearing loss, you have a number of options: At the end of the test you can turn on Media Assist to be used with your AirPods Pro 2, a feature that adjusts audio and clarity levels of sounds based on the test's findings.
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AirPods Pro 2 doubles as hearing aids, widens access to hearing health tech
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