Technologies for Your Everyday Life

Technologies

for Your Everyday Life

Hearing technology is constantly evolving, and assistive listening devices are becoming increasingly common in different parts of everyday life. Whether it’s in class, at work, or during a night out, many different tools are now available for hearing-impaired people.

In this article, we’re sharing some especially exciting innovations:

Bluetooth connection®

for hands-free calls

When paired with a cell phone via Bluetooth, some hearing aids allow wearers to answer calls simply by pushing the press button. This new feature allows them to have a conversation without having to take their phone out of their pocket, case, or purse because the microphones built into the hearing aids pick up their voice and transmit it to the other person.

iPhone's

New Feature

Integrated TV system for easy listening

This wireless system streams the sound of the TV right to the hearing aids. It has a range of 15metres and more than one person can connect at once. It also comes with a mobile app that serves as a remote control to change the volume in the hearing aids, among other things.

Soothing ambient noise

iPhones and iPads have a feature that lets hearingimpaired people play relaxing background noise in their hearing aids. There are several sounds to choose from (like oceans, streams, and rain), and wearers can adjust the volume as needed. Not only do these sounds induce relaxation, they’re also great for masking tinnitus.

iPhone and iPad's

New Feature

Personalized health tools

Wearers now have access to technologies that allow them to track their activity levels, such as how many steps a day they are taking. In addition, some hearing aids will promote cognitive stimulation by monitoring brain activity based on how long wearers use their hearing aids and how much social interaction they’re getting. When travelling abroad, there’s an app that will instantly translate speech and send it in the hearing aids.

Don’t hesitate to talk to your audioprosthetist to find out if your hearing aids are compatible with these technologies and functionalities.

Audrey Roy

Audioprosthetist practicing in Saint-Georges and Beauceville

References - Streaming Virtual Meetings and Calls - https://cdn.mediavalet.com/usil/starkeyhearingtech/7O4-G7AjhUG6dlUpwN3A6A/y6hVrHJ4yU2mBXaqgJB-vw/Original/Streaming%20

Virtual%20Meetings%20and%20Calls%20QuickTIP.pdf - Play rain sounds and other ambient noise with Background Sounds https://support.apple. com/en-ca/HT212775#:~:text=Activer%20Sons%20en%20arri%C3%A8re-plan,plan%20 pour%20activer%20la%20fonctionnalit%C3%A9. - Streaming Virtual Meetings and Calls - https://cdn.mediavalet.com/usil/starkeyhearingtech/7O4-G7AjhUG6dlUpwN3A6A/y6hVrHJ4yU2mBXaqgJB-vw/Original/Streaming%20

Virtual%20Meetings%20and%20Calls%20QuickTIP.pdf - Reimagining what a hearing aid can do - https://www.starkeycanada.ca/hearing-aids/ livio-artificial-intelligence-hearing-aids?sc_lang=en-CA