Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 makes hearing tests as easy as a few taps
Millions of people are walking around with undetected hearing loss, but checking your hearing just got a whole lot easier thanks to the new hearing test feature in AirPods Pro 2.
No more booking appointments or visiting clinics. Now, you can take a scientifically validated hearing test right from your iPhone or iPad in the comfort of your own home.
It's pretty slick how it works. The AirPods Pro 2 use their Pro-level Active Noise Cancellation and in-ear seal to create a controlled environment, kind of like a mini sound booth in your ears.
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Using pure‑tone audiometry built on advanced acoustic science, the test plays 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 about five minutes. More than 150,000 real‑world audiograms and millions of simulations helped develop this hearing test that’s accurate, fast and easy. In about five minutes, you'll have a personalized report on your hearing.
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You'll want to find a quiet spot and follow these steps to take your hearing test. Note that this hearing test is intended for people 18 years and older.
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Once you're done with your hearing test, you'll receive immediate insights into your hearing health. Here's how to access your hearing data, which will be saved in the Health app:
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If the test indicates mild to moderate hearing loss, you will be prompted to enable the new hearing aid feature. This Hearing Aid mode is pretty groundbreaking. It essentially turns your AirPods Pro 2 into a clinical-grade hearing aid. Using Apple's H2 chip and advanced computational audio technology, it enhances sound clarity in real time. Let's learn how to set up hearing assistance and turn on the hearing aid feature.
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Once the Hearing Aid feature is on, it's saved to your AirPods Pro 2, so make sure that you don't share your AirPods with anyone. Also, keep in mind that it might take some time to get used to the adjustments based on your personalized hearing profile. You can make additional changes in Control Center at any time. Here's how:
The new Hearing Protection feature is designed to safeguard your ears from loud noises in daily life. It actively adjusts to sudden loud sounds, protecting your hearing in noisy environments like concerts or even during your daily commute. What's really cool is how Apple has packaged all of this — hearing test, hearing aid, and noise protection — into one seamless experience.
Now, if the test indicates mild to moderate hearing loss, as we mentioned, you'll be able to use the AirPods Pro 2 as a hearing aid. However, if you have more severe hearing loss, you may need a product which is much better for the hearing-impaired.
This Apple update to the AirPods Pro 2 is a pretty big deal in the world of hearing health. By making these tools so accessible, Apple's potentially changing the game for millions of people who might have otherwise ignored their hearing health. It's exciting to think about how this could lead to more people taking care of their ears and catching hearing issues early on.
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