With the AirPods Pro 2 or newer you can get support with light to moderate hearing loss thanks to the built-in hearing aid function. This function works via a hearing test on your iPhone, which creates a personal hearing profile.
This allows sounds around the user to be strengthened so that he or she remains connected to the environment. In addition, telephone conversations and the playing of media can also be improved with this built -in function.
Use AirPods Pro as a hearing aid
If desired, the AirPods Pro 2 can offer support with light to moderate hearing loss by acting as a hearing aid. This function works via a hearing test on your iPhone, which creates a personal hearing profile. Based on these results, the AirPods adjust the noise in real time, so that voices and ambient sounds can be heard more clearly and specific frequencies are strengthened.
You can also further adjust the noise level, the balance between left and right, and the tone in the settings of your device. The AirPods Pro offer additional options such as ‘media assistance’ for clearer sound of music and telephone conversations, and the ‘Conversation Boost’ function that makes conversations clearer. This makes the AirPods Pro an accessible and discreet option for people who do not yet need traditional hearing aids.
Perform hearing test
The hearing test function of the AirPods Pro works via your iPhone or iPad and shows you different beeps in a quiet environment; Every time you hear a tone, you tap the screen. Based on your responses, the test determines which frequencies you hear less well and you will immediately see an overview of your hearing profile. With these results you can then automatically optimize the sound settings of your AirPods, so that they respond specifically to your hearing needs.
In the highlighted article below we explain step by step how you can perform the Hearing Test Function in combination with the AirPods Pro.
Switch on hearing aid function
If desired, you can use the AirPods Pro as a hearing aid in response to the test results of your hearing test. Thanks to the optimization of the transparency mode, the AirPods Pro 2 are equipped with a hearing system function. This is designed to help people with light to moderate hearing loss. Follow the steps below to switch on the hearing system function on the AirPods and to use it as a hearing aid.
- Link your AirPods to your iPhone
- Go to ‘Settings’
- Tap ‘Airpods Pro from [naam]’
- Go to the ‘Hearing assistance’ option
- Switch the option ‘Configure hearing aid’
You can only enable this function if you have completed the hearing test above and appears to have your hearing loss. If the test shows that you have little to no hearing loss, the standard settings for audio continue to apply.