What are the benefits of streaming via Bluetooth?

With Bluetooth, you get a more personal listening experience. For instance, you’re able to control the TV volume for your hearing aids separately from the volume on the TV (good news for your family and friends!). You can stream sound to one or both ears, listen to music and talk on the phone with the sound being sent straight to your hearing aid. This way the sound you hear will be less prone to distortion; it’s generally easier to hear, and sound becomes more personalized. 

If you’re into electronics and gadgets, you’re a good candidate for a Bluetooth hearing aid. But if you prefer to keep your electronic devices as simple as possible and to not have to manage them, you may find a Bluetooth hearing aid to be more of a burden than a relief. 

How do I set my hearing aids up for Bluetooth?

Like other devices in your home, such as your cordless phone, Bluetooth uses a 2.4GHz connection to exchange data or communication between devices instead of using a cable. 

The first thing you need to do (after turning on your hearing aids, streamer, and the devices you want to connect to) is to pair the devices – that is, make sure they can communicate! Your hearing care professional can help you get started, or you can find an online guide to pairing devices, like Apple’s guide: “Made for iPhone”.  

How is Bluetooth different from Wi-Fi?

Bluetooth is made for wirelessly connecting two or more devices within a short-range, while Wi-Fi will connect your device to the internet from anywhere. Lots of electronic and domestic devices can be controlled through Wi-Fi, and this is called the Internet of Things (IoT). For instance, you can control the heating in your house or when your washing machine should start. Bluetooth is a good way to connect to the devices you’re close to at that moment. It uses less power than Wi-Fi and is cheaper to implement. 

Are Bluetooth hearing aids easy to use?

Yes and no. If you’re used to using different electronic devices, you’ll have no problem managing Bluetooth hearing aids. Talk to your hearing care professional to learn more about what would suit your needs. 

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