Bluetooth hearing aids have been around for a while, but you may not be familiar with what they are or what they can do. This article will explain what Bluetooth can do for you and how it can help make your life easier.
Let’s first clarify what Bluetooth actually is.
Bluetooth allows two or more electronic devices to be connected wirelessly over a short distance. This allows them to exchange sound and information. It shares the information using high-frequency radio waves and is completely secure and safe.
Bluetooth can be found in many electronic devices. This allows for multiple devices to communicate with one another. Samsung, LG and refrigerators are two examples of electronic manufacturers that can communicate with other devices via Bluetooth.
Bluetooth in hearing aids
Bluetooth technology can be used to aid hearing aids in a slightly different way. Bluetooth is too energy-intensive for small devices with limited battery capacity. These small devices use Bluetooth Low Energy (or BLE) to reduce power consumption, maintain communication range, and ensure that sound doesn’t get delayed. BLE was first introduced in 2004. It is used for many purposes, including hearing aids, smart watches, and heart rate monitors.
Hearing aids are an exceptional type of device. This is because people often use two hearing aids rather than one. Two devices are required to communicate with one another while simultaneously connecting to another Bluetooth device. This means that you will need two Bluetooth channels. BLE is the solution.
What is Bluetooth?
A Bluetooth hearing aid communicates with many electronic devices, including your smartphone. This can be used as a control device for your hearing aid. You’re lucky if you have a Bluetooth 2.4GHz hearing aid. Apple introduced “Made for iPhone”, a technology that allows users to stream sound directly from their iOS devices, such as their iPhone or iPad, to their 2.4GHz-connected hearing instruments.
Does that mean that you can’t stream audio to your Samsung-operated Samsung smartphone or TV from Android? Not quite. To stream, you only need an assistive hearing device. This device, also known as a streamer, is worn around your neck depending on where you wish to stream. For example, if you wish to stream from your TV then the streamer will be physically connected to it. The device will receive the TV sound and stream it directly to your hearing aid.
The hearing aid industry is working to find a solution for Android so that users can stream audio from their Android phones.
What are the benefits to streaming via Bluetooth?
Bluetooth allows you to have a more personalized listening experience. You can control the volume of your TV and your hearing aids independently from the TV’s volume. This is great news for family members and friends. You can stream sound to either one or both of your ears, listen to music, and speak on the phone. Sound will be sent directly to your hearing aid. The sound you hear is less likely to be distorted and it will sound more personal.
A Bluetooth hearing aid is a great choice if you are into gadgets and electronics. If you want to make your electronic devices as easy as possible, and not have to manage them yourself, a Bluetooth hearing aid may be more of a burden than a relief.
How can I set up my Bluetooth hearing aids?
Bluetooth works in the same way as other devices in your house, like your cordless phone. It uses a 2.4GHz connection instead of a cable to exchange data and communication between devices. After turning on your streamer and hearing aids, the first thing you should do is pair the devices. This is to ensure they can communicate. You can either ask your hearing care professional for help or find an online guide for pairing devices like Apple’s “Made for iPhone”.
What is Bluetooth like Wi-Fi?
Bluetooth allows you to wirelessly connect two or more devices in a short distance. Wi-Fi, on the other hand, will allow you to connect to the internet from any place. Wi-Fi can control many electronic and domestic devices, which is known as the Internet of Things (IOT). You can, for example, control your heating system or set the start time of your washing machine. Bluetooth allows you to connect to devices that are close at hand in real time. It is less energy-intensive than Wi-Fi, and it’s easier to use.
Bluetooth hearing aids are easy to use
Both yes and no. Yes and no. If you are used to using other electronic devices, Bluetooth hearing aids will be easy to use.Ask your hearing care professional for more information about which product would best suit your needs.
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