Benefits of Using Bluetooth® Capable Hearing Devices for Children with Hearing Loss
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Today’s technology allows us to be connected electronically more than ever. Many people regularly use electronics (such as computers, laptops, cell phones, iPads, tablets) for communication, education, work and, of course, fun.
Some people may use headphones for enhanced audio streaming when using these devices. However, for individuals with hearing loss who use hearing devices (like hearing aids, bone conduction hearing devices, cochlear implants), headphones or listening via a speaker typically results in a less than ideal listening experience.
There is good news. Recent advances in hearing device technology provide children with hearing loss the convenience of direct audio streaming to their hearing devices via Bluetooth. More specifically, Bluetooth allows the hearing device to function as a wireless headset for any modern smartphone and other compatible devices. Using Bluetooth is optional, and Bluetooth-capable hearing devices are compatible with iOS (Apple products) and Android. Children and teenagers today are more adept with electronics, which makes wireless streaming to hearing devices more appealing.
Most Bluetooth-capable hearing devices provide wireless audio connection to smartphones and other compatible devices, which provides an enhanced listening experience. This is an exciting opportunity for children and teenagers with hearing loss to connect with the world around them. For more information, please reach out to your audiologist or to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Department of Audiology, at 215-590-7463.
Submitted by Nicklaus Arra, AuD, CCC-A
Audiologist
Contributed by: Nicklaus Arra, AuD, CCC-A