Why is it a Good Plan to Connect Your Hearing Aid to Your Smart Home?

Recall how the fascinating new future technology was going to bring civilization into the "world of tomorrow"? A "golden age" of technology is here now and that includes modern hearing aids.

Having the capability of connecting to your computer, smartphone, or TV is something that most contemporary hearing aid models come with. This will put the sound of these devices right in your ears so people around you will feel more comfortable and won't need to ask you to turn down the volume.

For the purpose of entertainment, these functions are great, but many users fail to activate them because they think that it's too difficult. However, this could wind up being a costly mistake.

Improved Connectivity Provides Another Layer of Safety

According to the Fire Protection Research Foundation, the smoke detector can't be heard by a substantial number of people over 50. Can you hear your smoke alarm from any room in the house?? Even with hearing aids, this can be a concern. Fortunately, new technology is presently minimizing this life-threatening risk.

The public is gaining access to new technology that is being manufactured every year. New hearing aids have the ability to connect to fire alarms that are part of smart home systems. This means you’ll hear the alarm wherever you are in your home. It works in pretty much the same way as streaming your phone to any other smart device. One difference, however, is that when you connect your hearing aids to your fire alarms, it could save your life.

Smart Home Doorbells Can Stream to Hearing Aids

Connecting your hearing aid to all of the technology in your smart home gives you more than simply a safety factor, it also has an entertainment and convenience element, especially at your front door. Wi-fi connected doorbells have become prevalent among homeowners. These kinds of doorbells provide the additional advantage of an audio and a video feed.

That's one more device in your smart home that your hearing aid can connect to and that's great news. Who's that at your door? A Wi-fi doorbell would transmit audio straight to your hearing aid so you would know who's at the door instantly.

Why It’s Worth Getting Set up

It takes a little time to set these features up to work with your hearing aid, and that deters many people from making use of them. However, it’s worthwhile to understand that connecting your hearing aid to smart devices in your home can make your life safer, more relaxed, and ultimately more enjoyable.

The best part? We can demonstrate how to use these functions when you buy your hearing aid. If you find yourself fumbling with the settings when you're back at home, each hearing aid manufacturer has ample online information to help you understand the set-up process.

In short, if you’ve purchased a new hearing aid with wi-fi capabilities, you’re missing out if you don’t set them up.

When to Update Your Hearing Aids

Older hearing aid models don't have as many connectivity options. In addition, there are many technical improvements that are made each year to improve the all-around audio quality of hearing aids. If you’re having difficulty with hearing in certain settings or want to check out some of the new features you're missing, schedule an appointment with us to improve your hearing and your quality of life.