The short answer is yes. Many modern hearing aids can connect wirelessly to your smartphone, television and other everyday devices, making it easier to hear calls, music, movies and conversations without increasing the volume for everyone else.
If you’re considering hearing aids, Bluetooth connectivity is one of the most popular features available today and can make a significant difference to your everyday life.
Connecting Hearing Aids to Your Smartphone
Most modern hearing aids are compatible with both Apple iPhones and Android smartphones.
Once paired, you can:
- Stream phone calls directly into your hearing aids.
- Listen to music, podcasts and audiobooks.
- Hear GPS navigation while driving.
- Adjust volume and settings using a smartphone app.
- Locate misplaced hearing aids using compatible apps.
Example:
Sarah, a 68-year-old retiree from Brisbane, loves chatting with her grandchildren. Instead of struggling to hear on the phone, her hearing aids stream every call directly into both ears, making conversations clearer and more enjoyable.
Watching TV Without Turning Up the Volume
Many hearing aid manufacturers also offer TV streaming accessories that send your television’s sound directly to your hearing aids.
This means you can:
- Enjoy clearer dialogue in movies and TV shows.
- Watch television at your preferred volume without disturbing family members.
- Reduce background noise that often makes speech difficult to understand.
Example:
John enjoys watching the AFL with his wife. Before getting hearing aids, the TV volume was a constant source of debate. Now, his hearing aids receive the TV audio directly while his wife listens at a comfortable volume.
Better Hearing for Video Calls
Bluetooth hearing aids can also improve online communication through apps such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, FaceTime and WhatsApp. Speech is streamed directly into your hearing aids, helping you hear family, friends and colleagues more clearly without needing headphones.
Which Hearing Aids Offer Bluetooth?
Many leading hearing aid manufacturers offer Bluetooth-enabled models, including Phonak, Unitron, Oticon, Signia, ReSound, Beltone, Widex, and Starkey. Your audiologist can recommend the most suitable hearing aid based on your hearing needs, lifestyle and the devices you use every day.
Is It Difficult to Set Up?
Not at all. Most hearing aids can be paired with your smartphone and other compatible devices in just a few minutes.
At Simply Hearing, we don’t just fit your hearing aids—we help you get the most from them. During your hearing aid fitting appointment, our audiologist will pair your compatible hearing aids with your smartphone and television, install and configure the manufacturer’s app, and show you how to stream audio directly.
The Bottom Line
Today’s hearing aids do far more than simply make sounds louder. They help you stay connected with the people and activities you enjoy by streaming calls, television, music and other audio directly into your ears. If you’re considering hearing aids, book a comprehensive hearing assessment with Simply Hearing.
