Technology has impacted almost every area, and the audiology sector is no exception. Hearing aid companies, old and new, have partnered with app developers to create hearing aid apps that make the lives of hard-of-hearing people easier. These apps are compatible with iOS and Android mobile devices, with some of the advanced apps connecting to home electronics such as washing machines, home theatre systems, and smart TVs.
How Hearing Aid Apps Work
A hearing aid app connects to a hearing aid via Bluetooth, after which you can control your hearing aid's programs and settings remotely. These apps can help you in the following ways:
● Customising the features of the hearing aid to match your needs. E.g. volume and background noise
● Control the hearing aid's programmes
● Show the battery status of the hearing aid
● Enable you to contact an audiologist remotely to check the status of your hearing aid
● Find your lost hearing aids
Best Hearing Aid Apps for Your Smartphone
ReSound Smart App
The Resound Smart App from hearing-aid giant ReSound offers smart functions to improve how you operate your hearing aid. It's compatible with Android version 8 and above, while Apple devices need to be iOS 12 and above. You can use the app with six ReSound hearing aids: LiNX, LiNX2, LiNX TS, ENZO, ENZO2, and Smart UP.
ReSound Smart offers the following features:
● Program and volume control
● Access to sound enhancer
● Monitoring battery status
● Masking tinnitus
● Location-based hearing settings
● Tracking lost hearing aids
● Creating and saving favourite hearing settings
Signia App
The Signia app stands out from other hearing aid apps by having an assistant that offers round-the-clock support. The assistant improves your hearing experience through voice processing, dynamic sound processing, and compression. It's compatible with Android and iOS smartphones, version 7 and above for Android and 11 and above for iOS.
You can use the app with all Signia hearing devices, except Fun and Fast. Here are the features you get from Signia, which is free to download:
● Changing programmes and volume of hearing aids
● Adjusting the sound to balance treble and bass for clear hearing
● Managing the Tinnitus signal
● Checking the battery level
● Accessing hearing tutorials
● Contacting a hearing care specialist
● Change the directionality of the microphone
● Control audio-streaming devices
Final Thoughts
Hearing aid apps make it easier for you to use, control, manage and customise the programmes and settings of your hearing aids. With so many apps in the market, choosing one that suits your needs can be a game of trial and error. Don't give up; once you find an app that works for you, you will see the benefits of pairing your hearing aids with hearing aid apps.
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