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Hearing aid technologies have improved significantly over the last few years. One of the most important features that changes overall hearing aid experience\u00a0is the introduction of wireless Bluetooth connectivity in modern hearing aids.<\/p>\n
Bluetooth technology solves many existing problems with ease.\u00a0 Often, we hear complaints from unhappy hearing aid users saying that they still have difficulties hearing TV programs,\u00a0answering phone calls even when they put on their hearing aids.<\/p>\n
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\u00a0and the voice of a person.\u00a0Once again, individuals can enjoy their favourite\u00a0TV 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<\/p>\n
Covid-19 pandemic\u00a0also 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\u00a0with Bluetooth-compatible hearing aids.<\/p>\n
Bluetooth: nice to have or essential?<\/u><\/b><\/b><\/p>\n
From our clinical experiences, Bluetooth connectivity is essential, not a nice-to-have feature in hearing aids. It is\u00a0effective\u00a0and\u00a0easy to use, not only\u00a0addressing 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.<\/p>\n