Top features you should have in your hearing aid

Posted by Kassi Hizr on February 19th, 2023

Hearing aids are unique devices that combine the latest engineering and design solutions. These compact and stylish devices correct your hearing and restore your ability to hear and understand the sounds around you. Where to buy a hearing aid?

You'll find different models in audiology clinics, centers, and specialty stores. Hearing aid models have different features and characteristics. Some features are unique to certain manufacturers (e.g., application to AI-controlled devices), and some are common to many models.

Buying a hearing aid, especially your first, is always an exciting event. A hearing care professional will help you choose, buy and adjust medical devices to get the best possible performance and comfort. You should follow the recommendations of the hearing care professional. However, do not put everything on professional. Think about which features you really need and which you don't.

Today's hearing aids have many features and functions. Let's take a look at the features you should have in your devices for maximum comfort!

Rechargeable batteries

Due to its popularity among users, many manufacturers have made it a basic feature. The ability to recharge the battery doesn't affect sound clarity or increase the performance of the hearing aid. It makes it much easier to use, especially for people with fine motor disabilities. They don't have to worry about replacing tiny batteries. The only disadvantage of rechargeable batteries is the need to carry a charger if you plan to be away from home for long periods.

Wireless sound transmission via Bluetooth

Bluetooth technology streams audio from any Bluetooth-enabled device (phone, TV, laptop, etc.) directly into the hearing aid. While in the past it was necessary to wear an additional device around your neck or in your pocket to receive a wireless signal, today it is standard for most modern hearing aids. When a phone call comes in, all you have to do is press a button on your hearing aid. You can talk on the phone without holding it in your hands. If you have a two-way hearing aid, the sound from the phone will go to both ears.

Noise reduction

All digital hearing aids have it as a basic feature. But in some models, it is implemented in a more advanced way, focusing on the effective suppression of specific sounds (wind noise, fire detector triggering, etc.).

Personal settings

Some hearing aids can create separate programs for different situations. For example, for music or for tinnitus symptoms. It is an important feature that can prepare you for any acoustic situation.