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Technology is making life easier. From smartphone apps to computers, smartwatches to Fitbits, we use digital technology every day. Hearing aid technology is also going digital, and it’s revolutionizing how we hear.
Analog Hearing Aids
Before digital hearing aids became the norm, hearing aids relied on analog processes. Analog hearing aids convert sound waves to electrical signals for processing. Then the hearing aids amplify the electrical signals, increasing the volume. Next, the signals travel to the receiver to get converted to sound waves again. These amplified sound waves travel down the ear canal to the inner ear, and you hear sounds more clearly than before.
Analog hearing aids do one thing very well: they amplify sound. However, this technology doesn’t allow for more advanced features.
Digital Hearing Aids
Digital hearing aids use a different kind of technology altogether. These devices convert sound waves into digital, numerical codes. The hearing aids can amplify sounds, but that’s not all. They can also modify sounds, make some sounds louder and other sounds softer, only amplify sounds coming from one direction and make each sound the perfect volume for your hearing needs. Once modified, this code goes to the receiver, gets converted back into sound waves, and travels down the ear canal. All these processes happen in a split second, and you will not experience any delay.
Digital Hearing Aids Offer More Personalization
Digital hearing aids provide natural sound while giving you more control over what you hear. These hearing aids can be calibrated to match your hearing needs. The sounds you hear easily won’t be amplified and sounds you have a hard time hearing get turned up just the right amount. You can also reduce background noises, amplify speech sounds, and enjoy the improved sound quality.
Digital hearing aids can be personalized to your hearing preferences, and you can change between programs and settings based on your listening environment.
Digital Hearing Aids for Easy Listening
Digital hearing aids make it easier than ever to follow conversations. These devices are designed to help you focus on speech sounds and hear the words you’re straining to hear. They reduce background noise and even filter out some of the noises behind you. You’ll be able to really focus on the conversation in front of you. These hearing aids will reduce your overall listening effort, so you have more energy to enjoy conversations, and spend less time straining to hear what’s being said.
Digital Hearing Aids with Connectivity Features
Digital hearing aids are like mini-computers that can give you full control of your hearing. One of our favorite features is connectivity. Digital hearing aids can wirelessly connect to your smartphone, or other Bluetooth-enabled devices. You can control your hearing aid programs and settings from a smartphone app, and stream audio right to your ears.
For example, when you answer the phone, the audio streams directly to your hearing aids. Your programs and settings amplify the sound as needed, then send these sound waves right to your ears. With these features, you’ll never strain to hear a phone call again!
These connectivity features also let you stream audio from your TV, computer, or other Bluetooth-enabled devices. Digital hearing aids allow you to:
- Wirelessly stream audio to your hearing aids. Battery-saving features help you stream without running out of power.
- Use an app on your phone to adjust hearing aid programs and settings. No more fiddling with small buttons on your hearing aids!
- See your battery status from your phone.
- Use a handy “find my hearing aids” feature to track down your devices if you’re having trouble finding them.
Find Your Digital Hearing Aids Today!
Treating hearing loss with digital hearing aids can improve your quality of life. When you can follow conversations, your relationships with loved ones stay strong. You’ll also have more energy to invest in the people that matter the most. Hearing aids help you stay social, keep you connected, and improve your quality of life.
Ready to go digital with your hearing aids? We work with the top hearing aid brands to bring you digital hearing aids you can trust. Visit us today to find out more about digital hearing aids, and how this technology can change your life.