AirPods Just Became Hearing Aids

AirPods Pro 2 Now Double As Hearing Aids? Here’s What To Know
Apple's AirPods Pro 2 now have a “hearing aid feature”: a hearing test and the ability to amplify sound for mild or moderate hearing loss, with a free software update.
AirPods Just Became Hearing Aids (How to Enable)
Rich DeMuro takes a look at the new hearing aid feature on the AirPods Pro 2. To get it, update iPhone software to iOS 18.1 and look in your AirPods settings for "Take a hearing test." You'll need AirPods Pro 2 models A3047,
Apple AirPods Pro’s new hearing aid feature could help people face a problem they’d rather ignore
The hearing aid feature is available with AirPods Pro 2 models, and requires an iPhone or iPad to set it up. It starts with built-in tests that will help users determine if they have hearing loss, set up the feature if they do, and set personalized amplification levels.
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AirPods Pro 2 Hearing Health Features Hands-On
The Apple AirPods Pro 2 hearing health features are finally live. Here's how to accessing the features as well as some troubleshooting tips.
Your AirPods Pro 2 can now work as a hearing aid–here’s how
Start by putting your AirPods Pro 2 in your ears and then open Settings. Tap on your AirPods (near the top of the Settings page) and look for the Hearing Health section. You’ll see options for Hearing Protection, Hearing Assistance, and Take a Hearing Test. Tap that to get started.
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AirPods Pro 2 lets you access the iOS 18.1 hearing aid feature — here’s how it works
With the iOS 18.1 update, Apple has given AirPods Pro 2 owners access to the new "hearing aid" feature for the first time. This functionality lets the device amplify sounds, making it easier to hear conversations and navigate different environments.
How to use Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 as a hearing aid
Now that iOS 18.1 is available to the masses, Apple’s new hearing aid feature is ready for use. The tool is one of three hearing health items the company announced alongside the iPhone 16 in September.
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One test showed that Adaptive mode on a AirPods Pro 2 was able to reduce loud sounds by 10 dB, improving safety but falling short of proper ear defenders. Switching to Active Noise Cancelation (ANC) mode can reduce loud sounds by 23 dB,
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How to use AirPods as hearing aids
AirPods are already some of the best-selling earbuds in the world. Now, Apple is taking them a step further. With just a simple software update, you can turn them into clinical-grade hearing aids.