Did you know that your smartphone can double as a remote control for your hearing aids? Whether you’re at a restaurant, in a meeting, or out for a walk, you can easily adjust your listening experience without drawing any attention.
Here is how to make the most of this technology every day!
- Switch Programs Based on Your Environment
Depending on your needs, your hearing care professional can set up different listening profiles in your devices (for example: Restaurant/Noise, Music, Outdoors/Wind).
- In practice:
- Open your hearing aids’s compatible app on your phone.
- On the main screen, select your desired program from the list.
- Your hearing aids will instantly adjust to your new sound environment!
- Adjust the Volume at Your Fingertips
Gone are the days of fiddling with tiny buttons behind your ear!
- Overall adjustment: Simply slide the volume control up or down on your phone screen.
- Independent adjustment: Most apps allow you to control each ear separately—ideal if there’s a distracting noise source on just one side!
- Use Built-In Phone Shortcuts
For even quicker adjustments, you can often make changes without even opening the app:
- On iPhone: By setting up the accessibility shortcut (e.g., triple-clicking the side button or using the Control Center), a quick menu pops up right on your screen.
- On Android: The Accessibility menu in your phone settings also provides direct access to your devices’ basic controls.
💡 Team Tip: If you find yourself constantly turning up the volume or switching programs to hear clearly, let us know! At your next appointment, we can fine-tune your baseline settings so your hearing aids adapt even more naturally to your daily routine.
Need a Helping Hand with Setup?
If you have questions about how your app works or need help pairing your hearing aids to your phone, drop by the clinic! Our team will be happy to guide you step-by-step.
