Why Connecting Your Hearing Aids to Your Smart Home is…Smart

Woman connecting her hearing aids to her smart home.

You may recall the phrase “world of tomorrow,” which was used to depict the dazzling future that technology was expected to bring to civilization. We’re currently moving into a “golden age” of technology, and the evolution of hearing aids is an important part of it.

Having the ability to connect to your computer, smartphone, or TV is something that most contemporary hearing aid designs come with. This allows you to hear these devices better while also creating a more pleasant environment for people around you who are too polite to tell you to lower the volume on the TV.

While these technological properties are perfect for entertainment purposes, some hearing aid wearers find the functions too difficult and often don’t set them up. However, this could wind up being a costly mistake.

Enhanced Connectivity Brings Another Level of Security

According to the Fire Protection Research Foundation, a significant number of individuals older than 50 are unable to hear their smoke alarms. Are there any rooms in the house where it would be difficult to hear your smoke alarm? This can at times be challenging even if you have a hearing aid. The good news is, new technology is already minimizing this life-threatening risk.

Each year, new devices are designed and made available to the public. New hearing aids have the ability to connect to fire alarms that are part of smart home setup. This means you’ll hear the alarm from everywhere in your home. It works in essentially the same way as connecting your phone to any other smart technology. But streaming your hearing aid to your smoke alarm can actually save your life.

Hearing Aids Can Connect to Wi-Fi Doorbells

Connecting your hearing aid to all of the technology in your smart home offers you more than simply a safety factor, it also has a convenience and entertainment element, especially at your front door. Doorbells that can sync to Wi-fi are showing up in a lot more homes. The advantage of these doorbells is that they offer video and audio features.

The good news for people who have hearing aids and have smart home technology is that it’s another device your hearing aid can sync to. Wondering who’s at the door? You would know instantly with a wi-fi connected doorbell, which would send audio straight into your ear.

Why is it Important to Ensure That You Get it Set up?

It takes a little time to set these features up to work with your hearing aid, and that stops many individuals from utilizing them. But if you want a safer, more comfortable, and more enjoyable life, you need to understand that connecting your hearing aid to your smart home can help you have it.

The best part? We can show you how to use these functions when you purchase your hearing aid. If you’re still struggling with the settings when you’re back at home, most hearing aids have sufficient online resources to help you understand the set-up process.

So to be direct, you’re losing out if you have newer hearing aids with wi-fi capabilities and you fail to take a few minutes to get them set up.

Is it Time to Update Your Hearing Aids?

Older hearing aid models don’t have as many connectivity options. Furthermore, the audio quality of hearing aids is getting better every day. If you’re having trouble with hearing in particular settings or want to check out some of the new features you’re missing, make an appointment with us to improve your hearing as well as your quality of life.

The site information is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. To receive personalized advice or treatment, schedule an appointment.