How to Pair Your Hearing Aids with your iPhone

If you’re like most people, you rely on your iPhone to stay connected with the world. So, what do you do when you want to use both your iPhone and your hearing aids? In this blog post, we will show you how to pair your hearing aids with your iPhone so that you can stay connected while still enjoying excellent sound quality!

Why Pair Your Hearing Aid with Your iPhone?

There are many reasons to want to connect your hearing aids with your iPhone. For one, it can be a great way to stay connected with loved ones who may live far away. Additionally, you can use your iPhone as a listening device for entertainment purposes, such as watching movies or TV shows. And finally, connecting your hearing aids to your iPhone can also help you stream phone calls directly to your hearing aids, which can be a great way to improve sound quality and reduce background noise.

No matter what your reason is for wanting to connect your hearing aid to your iPhone, the process is relatively simple and only takes a few minutes! Here’s what you need to get started:

• An Apple device running iOS 11 or later
• Compatible hearing aids

Pairing your hearing aids with your iPhone is a two-step process. First, you must put your hearing aids into pairing mode. To do this, consult your hearing aid’s user manual. Each hearing aid is different, so the process for putting your hearing aids into pairing mode will vary.

Once your hearing aids are in pairing mode, open the settings app on your iPhone and select Bluetooth. You should see a list of available Bluetooth devices, including your hearing aids. Select your hearing aids from the list, and you should be connected!

Different Types of Compatible Hearing Aids

There are three main types of hearing aids: in the ear (ITE), behind the ear (BTE) and in the canal (ITC). All three types of hearing aids can be paired with your iPhone, but the process may vary slightly depending on your hearing aid.

ITE and BTE hearing aids are generally easier to pair with your iPhone because they have a built-in Bluetooth transmitter. ITC hearing aids, on the other hand, typically do not have a built-in Bluetooth transmitter. Therefore, you will need to purchase a separate Bluetooth streamer to connect your ITC hearing aid to your iPhone.

Additionally, some hearing aids may require that you purchase a specific adapter to connect to your iPhone. Be sure to check with your hearing aid manufacturer to see if you need an adapter and, if so, which one is compatible with your hearing aid.

Once you have all the necessary equipment, follow the pairing instructions with your hearing aid or adapter.

Benefits of Pairing Your Hearing Aid with Your iPhone

There are many benefits to pairing your hearing aid with your iPhone. For one, it can significantly help manage your hearing loss. With the iPhone’s built-in accessibility features, you can customize settings to make phone calls, FaceTime and using Siri all while wearing your hearing aids.

In addition to the apparent benefits of managing your hearing loss with your iPhone, there are also some lesser-known benefits of pairing your devices. For example, did you know you can use your iPhone as a remote control for your hearing aid? With the myControl app, you can adjust the volume and other settings on your hearing aid right from your phone.

Or let’s say you misplace one of your hearing aids. You can use the find my iPhone feature to help you track it down if paired with your iPhone. Open the find my iPhone app and select your hearing aid from the list of devices. You’ll then be able to see its current location on a map.

As you can see, there are many benefits to pairing your hearing aid with your iPhone. We encourage you to try it if you’re not already doing so. You might be surprised at just how helpful it can be.

These simple steps will help you pair your hearing aid with an iPhone. And once you are done with it, you can experience many benefits that come along with it! So, try it today, and let us know how it goes for you in the comments below. We would love to hear from you!

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