A few taps is all it takes to conduct hearing tests with Apple's AirPods Pro 2.
Conduct a home hearing test
Thanks to the new hearing test feature in AirPods Pro 2, checking your hearing has become much easier, with millions of people walking around undetected hearing loss.
You can now take a scientifically validated hearing test on your iPhone or iPad from the comfort of your own home without booking appointments or visiting clinics.
A convenient and accurate hearing test
The AirPods Pro 2 employ advanced Active Noise Cancellation and in-ear seals to create a controlled environment, similar to a mini sound booth within your ears.
The hearing test utilizes pure-tone audiometry based on advanced acoustic science, playing a series of tones that you respond to by tapping the screen. Helpful animations, tap-back effects, and progress indicators guide you through the experience, which takes approximately five minutes. Over 150,000 real-world audiograms and millions of simulations were used to develop this accurate, fast, and easy hearing test. In just five minutes, you will receive a personalized report on your hearing.
Steps to complete your Hearing test with AirPods Pro 2
To ensure accuracy, it is recommended that you take the hearing test in a quiet location and follow the given instructions. This test is designed for individuals aged 18 and above.
- Ensure your iPhone is up to date with the latest software. Go to Settings > General > Software Update and tap "Download and Install" if necessary.
- Next, make sure you are wearing your AirPods Pro 2.
- On your iPhone, tap on Settings.
- Next, click your AirPods Pro 2.
- Then, select the Hearing Test option.
- Rewritten sentence: Please confirm that you are in a quiet location and that your AirPods Pro 2 fit properly before proceeding with the prompts.
- Rewrite: "The cat sat on the windowsill and watched the birds outside." Alternative: "The feline perched on the ledge and observed the avian activity beyond."
- The test will emit distinct tones that vary in volume and frequency, which may not always be audible. Each tone will be repeated three times.
- The test will start with your right ear and then move to the left.
- Upon completion of the hearing test, you will receive a checkmark and a message indicating that your results have been saved.
- You can review your results and any hearing assistance recommendations by tapping Show Details.
- Tap done when you are finished.
Immediate insights into your hearing health
After completing your hearing test, you will instantly receive information about your hearing health. To access your hearing data, follow these steps:
- In the health app, tap on Browse in the bottom right-hand corner.
- Your most recent health results will appear near the top when you tap hearing.
- Review your hearing assistance recommendations and all your test results, including a graph displaying decibel loss for each ear and averages if you've taken multiple tests, by tapping on the Hearing Test Results.
- You can tap Show More Data for additional information.
- You can also upload data from another hearing test or audiogram, like one taken at a doctor's office.
- The new sentence is: "The old sentence has been rewritten into an alternative version."
Transforming AirPods into clinical-grade hearing aids
If your hearing test reveals mild to moderate hearing loss, you will be prompted to activate a new hearing aid feature on your AirPods Pro 2. This feature is revolutionary as it transforms your AirPods Pro 2 into a clinical-grade hearing aid. With Apple's H2 chip and advanced computational audio technology, it improves sound clarity in real-time. Let's explore how to enable hearing assistance and turn on the hearing aid feature.
- Tap Hearing Assistance in your AirPods settings on your iPhone while wearing your AirPods Pro 2.
- You can begin a new hearing test or access the results of a previous test.
- We'll tap Use a Prior Test Result.
- Answer the questions on the Provide Some Details screen.
- Scroll down and tap Next.
- Now, select a compatible Hearing Test result.
- Rewritten sentence: Can you provide me with a list of the top 10 most popular programming languages?
- If your hearing test indicates mild to moderate hearing loss, follow the prompts to set up your hearing aid.
- Tap Turn On Hearing Aid and Done when Hearing Aid is ready.
To ensure that your personalized hearing profile is saved to your AirPods Pro 2, make sure not to share your AirPods with anyone. It may take some time to adjust to the settings based on your hearing profile, but you can make any necessary changes in Control Center at any time.
- Customize your Hearing Assistance settings by tapping Hearing Assistance in your AirPods settings.
- You can access options and sliders to further adjust the Hearing Aid feature by tapping on Adjustments.
- By default, Media Assist enhances the clarity of music, phone calls, and FaceTime conversations.
Advanced hearing protection
The new Hearing Protection feature from Apple is designed to protect your ears from loud noises in daily life. It actively adjusts to sudden loud sounds, providing hearing protection in noisy environments such as concerts or during your daily commute. What's impressive is how Apple has combined a hearing test, hearing aid, and noise protection into one seamless experience.
Beyond AirPods: Professional-grade hearing solutions
If the test reveals mild to moderate hearing loss, the AirPods Pro 2 can be used as a hearing aid. However, for severe hearing loss, a better product for the hearing-impaired may be necessary.
Kurt's key takeaways
The update to the AirPods Pro 2 by Apple is a significant development in the field of hearing health. By making these tools more accessible, Apple could be revolutionizing the way millions of people approach their hearing health. It's thrilling to imagine how this could lead to more people prioritizing ear care and detecting hearing problems earlier.
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