{"id":10270,"date":"2023-06-07T18:40:20","date_gmt":"2023-06-07T22:40:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/?p=10270"},"modified":"2023-06-07T18:40:22","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T22:40:22","slug":"how-to-use-headphones-while-wearing-hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/how-to-use-headphones-while-wearing-hearing-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Use Headphones While Wearing Hearing Aids"},"content":{"rendered":"
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According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, \u201cAbout 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from using hearing aids.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hearing aid technology has advanced at a rapid pace in recent years. One of the latest features is the ability for your hearing aids to act like wireless earbuds using Bluetooth<\/a>\u00ae technology. However, not every hearing aid has this feature. Below we review how you can use your hearing aids like earbuds as well as how you can use actual headphones with your hearing aids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bluetooth-Enabled Hearing Aids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most newer hearing aids offer Bluetooth technology, which allows you to wirelessly connect your hearing aids with other Bluetooth-compatible devices, such as your smart TV, laptop, tablet or smartphone. This makes listening to your favorite show, musician or podcast even easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to note that using Bluetooth can drain your batteries<\/a> faster than normal use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hearing Aids Without Bluetooth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your hearing aids don\u2019t have Bluetooth technology, that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t still enjoy your favorite media in public places like Sunergos Coffee in Louisville. It just means you\u2019ll need to add another device, like headphones. You should know it may also take some trial and error to find a setup that works for you.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If You Have In-the-Ear Hearing Aids<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have in-the-ear (ITE) hearing aids<\/a>, you will probably have an easier time finding headphones that work for you. On-ear or over-the-ear headphones are the styles that are most compatible with this type of hearing aid. Earbud-style headphones may work with invisible-in-the-canal hearing aids, as these sit deep in the ear canal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If You Have Behind-the-Ear Hearing Aids<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids, over-the-ear headphones will work best. It is important that the cushion of the headphones fits entirely over the hearing aid\u2019s microphone. If it doesn\u2019t, the hearing aid may pick up external sounds in addition to whatever you are listening to through your headphones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information about which headphone style will work best with your type of hearing aid or to schedule an appointment with a hearing expert, contact Heuser Hearing Institute<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n