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 thanks to the new hearing test feature in AirPods Pro 2, checking your hearing just got a whole lot easier. 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.
The AirPods Pro 2 use their Pro-level Active Noise Cancellation and in-ear seal to create a controlled environment, similar to a mini sound booth in your ears. 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.
To complete your hearing test with AirPods Pro 2, ensure your iPhone is running the latest software and make sure you are wearing your AirPods Pro 2. Then, go to Settings, tap on your AirPods Pro 2, select the Hearing Test option, and follow the prompts to start the test. After the test is complete, you’ll receive immediate insights into your hearing health, which will be saved in the Health app.
If the test indicates mild to moderate hearing loss, you will be prompted to enable the new hearing aid feature. This Hearing Aid mode turns your AirPods Pro 2 into a clinical-grade hearing aid, enhancing sound clarity in real time. You can set up hearing assistance and turn on the hearing aid feature by following the prompts in the AirPods settings on your iPhone.
Additionally, the new Hearing Protection feature safeguards your ears from loud noises in daily life, adjusting to sudden loud sounds and protecting your hearing in noisy environments. This all-in-one package of hearing test, hearing aid, and noise protection makes for a seamless experience that could potentially change the game for millions of people who may have otherwise ignored their hearing health.
Overall, this Apple update to the AirPods Pro 2 is a significant advancement in the world of hearing health. By making these tools so accessible, Apple is paving the way for more people to take care of their ears and catch hearing issues early on. Innovation like this could help overcome barriers to addressing hearing health and lead to better overall well-being for many individuals.
