{"id":2397,"date":"2023-05-11T13:26:20","date_gmt":"2023-05-11T17:26:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearingsc.com\/?p=2397"},"modified":"2023-05-11T13:26:20","modified_gmt":"2023-05-11T17:26:20","slug":"tips-for-connecting-your-hearing-aids-to-other-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hearingsc.com\/tips-for-connecting-your-hearing-aids-to-other-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Connecting Your Hearing Aids to Other Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"hearing-aids-technology\" src=\"https:\/\/hearingsc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/hearing-aids-technology-768x768.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up Of Female Hand Putting Hearing Aid In Ear\" width=\"229\" height=\"229\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-2400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hearingsc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/hearing-aids-technology-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hearingsc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/hearing-aids-technology-256x256.jpg 256w, https:\/\/hearingsc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/hearing-aids-technology.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 229px) 100vw, 229px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidcd.nih.gov\/health\/statistics\/quick-statistics-hearing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders<\/a> reports, \u201cApproximately 15% of American adults (37.5 million) aged 18 and over report some trouble hearing.\u201d If you\u2019re among this population and you wear hearing aids, you may not be taking advantage of their full capabilities. Did you know that most modern hearing aids can connect to other technology through Bluetooth\u00ae? We review how to do this below.<\/p>\n<h2>Connecting to a Computer<\/h2>\n<p>Connecting to a computer via Bluetooth\u00ae allows a short-range wireless connection between your devices. When your hearing aids are connected to your computer, you\u2019ll be able to stream audio directly from your laptop to your ears, whether you\u2019re at home or Urban Brew + Co in Beaufort Town Center.<\/p>\n<p>. To do this:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Restart your hearing aids and place them near your computer to activate your hearing aids\u2019 Bluetooth\u00ae capabilities.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure Bluetooth\u00ae is enabled on your computer by going to the settings menu, finding Bluetooth\u00ae settings and making sure it\u2019s switched to \u201con.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Wait a few moments until you see the name of your hearing aids on the Bluetooth\u00ae menu. Then click on it and select \u201cpair device.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Your hearing aids and computer should connect within a few seconds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Connecting to a Smartphone or Tablet<\/h2>\n<p>While you may connect to your computer to watch movies, you use your smartphone and tablet to make calls and stream other entertainment. To connect, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Restart your hearing aids to set them to pair, then place them near your smartphone or tablet.<\/li>\n<li>Go to your tablet\u2019s settings and select Bluetooth\u00ae. Make sure it\u2019s turned on.<\/li>\n<li>Select your hearing aids from the list of available devices.<\/li>\n<li>Wait a few moments for the devices to connect.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Connecting to a Smartwatch<\/h2>\n<p>Not all smartwatches can connect to hearing aids, so when you\u2019re shopping around for one, make sure to ask the sales representative which ones do.<\/p>\n<p>To connect an Apple Watch to your hearing aids:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Restart your hearing aids and set them near your Apple Watch.<\/li>\n<li>Open settings and go to Bluetooth\u00ae on your watch.<\/li>\n<li>Click the name of the device on the list and wait for them to connect.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To connect to a different type of smartwatch:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Restart your hearing aids, then put them near your watch.<\/li>\n<li>Open Connected Devices and click Associate New Device.<\/li>\n<li>Choose your hearing aids from the list and wait for the connection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information or to schedule an appointment, call <span class=\"company-name \">The Hearing &amp; Balance Center<\/span> today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders reports, \u201cApproximately 15% of American adults (37.5 million) aged 18 and over report some trouble hearing.\u201d If you\u2019re among this population and you wear hearing aids, you may not be taking advantage of their full capabilities. 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