{"id":5389,"date":"2021-06-18T21:32:22","date_gmt":"2021-06-18T21:32:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/?p=5389"},"modified":"2021-06-18T21:32:22","modified_gmt":"2021-06-18T21:32:22","slug":"how-to-use-headphones-with-hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/how-to-use-headphones-with-hearing-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use Headphones with Hearing Aids"},"content":{"rendered":"
With today\u2019s technology, all your favorite songs, podcasts, audiobooks, TV shows and movies are available with just a few swipes and clicks. Many people like to enjoy their favorite media through headphones or earbuds. For those with hearing aids<\/a>, this can be a little bit of a challenge.<\/p>\n Below we review your options, from using your hearing aids as a set of earbuds to what model of headphones is compatible with your hearing aid.<\/p>\n If you listen to a lot of music on your commute to Anchorage Square<\/a>, consider investing in Bluetooth-enabled hearing aids. These types of devices are able to connect to smartphones, tablets, laptops and more and act as a set of earbuds by streaming media directly to your ears.<\/p>\n If your devices have Bluetooth compatibility, ask your audiologist how to connect them.<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t have Bluetooth-enabled devices, you just need to do a little research and go through some trial and error in order to determine what style of headphone works best with your hearing aids<\/a>.<\/p>\n In-the-ear style hearing aids include:<\/p>\n With all of these styles, the components of the hearing aid fit entirely in the ear canal or ear bowl. Therefore, on-ear and over-the-ear headphones can be worn. IIC wearers may even be able to wear some styles of earbuds.<\/p>\n With these models, the main components of the hearing aid are housed in a shell that sits behind the ear, which is connected to an earmold or receiver within the canal using thin tubing or wire. With this style of hearing aid, larger over-the-ear headphones like high-fidelity noise-cancelling headphones are ideal. Make sure the headphones speakers are far enough from the hearing aid microphone to avoid feedback.<\/p>\nGet Bluetooth-Enabled Hearing Aids<\/h2>\n
Types of Headphones for Your Hearing Aid Style<\/h2>\n
In-the-Ear (ITE) Hearing Aids<\/h3>\n
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Behind-the-Ear (BTE) Hearing Aids<\/h3>\n
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