AirPods, Apple and hearing aid

Apple AirPods Pro’s new hearing aid feature could help people face a problem they’d rather ignore
The hearing aid feature is available with AirPods Pro 2 models, and requires an iPhone or iPad to set it up. It starts with built-in tests that will help users determine if they have hearing loss, set up the feature if they do, and set personalized amplification levels.
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Apple AirPods Pro’s New Hearing Aid Feature Bridges the Gap in Hearing Accessibility
For now, the hearing aid feature is only available with the AirPods Pro 2 model. Users will need an iPhone or iPad to set it up. The feature setup starts with built-in hearing loss tests to determine whether or not users have hearing loss. If they do, they can then set up their own customized amplification levels.
Your AirPods Pro 2 can now work as a hearing aid–here’s how
Start by putting your AirPods Pro 2 in your ears and then open Settings. Tap on your AirPods (near the top of the Settings page) and look for the Hearing Health section. You’ll see options for Hearing Protection, Hearing Assistance, and Take a Hearing Test. Tap that to get started.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 get Hearing Aid feature and more with iOS 18.1
During its 'Glow Time' event, where it launched the iPhone 16, Apple also unveiled a brand new feature for the AirPods Pro 2: the ability to use them as a clinical-grade hearing aid. This makes them invaluable for a lot of people who suffer from hearing problems.
Ticker: Apple AirPods Pro’s new hearing aid feature could help people face a problem they’d rather ignore
Some Apple AirPods wireless headphones can be used as hearing aids with a new software update available Monday. It’s a high-profile move that experts applaud, even if they only reach a small portion of the millions of Americans with hearing loss.
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How to use Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 as a hearing aid
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