Part One: Questions you want to ask about Bluetooth Technology, how to identify hearing aid technology and more

August 10, 2022

Key Points:

• Bluetooth technology solves many existing problems with ease
• Understand latest new hearing aid technologies and identify which are the essential ones to meet your hearing needs
  • Power requirement and suitability are more important than cosmetic appeal
  • Solution varies based on individual’s hearing profile and needs

Hearing aid technologies have improved significantly over the last few years. One of the most important features that changes overall hearing aid experience is the introduction of wireless Bluetooth connectivity in modern hearing aids.

Bluetooth technology solves many existing problems with ease.  Often, we hear complaints from unhappy hearing aid users saying that they still have difficulties hearing TV programs, answering phone calls even when they put on their hearing aids.

Bluetooth technology transforms the hearing aid into a wireless earbud and allows sound to be streamed directly to it. Direct wireless streaming of sound optimises the clarity of the amplified sound from TV, mobile phone, iPad, computer and the voice of a person. Once again, individuals can enjoy their favourite TV programs, listen to YouTube through the mobile phone, answer phone calls/ FaceTime with their grandchildren or friends, listen to a speaker over distance through wireless Bluetooth connectivity

Covid-19 pandemic also made us realise those with mild hearing loss will start to face difficulty hearing others during online meetings clearly. This affects work performance and relationships. This problem can also easily be overcome with Bluetooth-compatible hearing aids.

Bluetooth: nice to have or essential?

From our clinical experiences, Bluetooth connectivity is essential, not a nice-to-have feature in hearing aids. It is effective and easy to use, not only addressing the gaps in hearing lifestyles not filled by older hearing aid technology, but also suitable to be used across age groups. More importantly it is available in more affordable entry class hearing aid models, which means all users can benefit from it.

Read part two on Understand what are the new hearing aid technologies available and which are the essential one to meet your hearing needs by clicking here