Key Highlights
- AirPods Pro 2 will soon work as hearing aids
- A Hearing Test will personalize sound settings
- Hearing Protection reduces loud noises
Apple is bringing great new features to its AirPods Pro 2. Soon, they will be able to work as hearing aids. This will make them a useful option for people with mild to moderate hearing loss. This update, expected later this year, is part of a growing trend of over-the-counter hearing aids that are more affordable and easier to access. In addition to this, Apple is also adding features like Hearing Protection and a special Hearing Test to help users manage their hearing health better.
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What’s New With The AirPods Pro 2?
Hearing Aid Feature
- Apple will allow users to turn their AirPods Pro 2 into hearing aids. They are designed for people with mild to moderate hearing loss.
- This will give users a simpler and more affordable option compared to traditional hearing aids, which are often expensive and require a prescription.
Take A Hearing Test First
- Before using the AirPods as hearing aids, you will need to take a 5-minute Hearing Test through the AirPods Pro 2 via your iPhone or iPad.
- This test is based on pure-tone audiometry, which measures your hearing levels and creates an audiogram (a chart showing how well you hear).
- The results will be saved in the Health app and can be shared with your doctor if needed.
Personalized Sound With Media Assist
- After setting up the hearing aid feature, the AirPods will automatically adjust the sound for phone calls, music, movies, and games.
- You won’t need to keep changing settings. The adjustments happen in real-time based on your hearing needs.
Hearing Protection
- Apple is also introducing Hearing Protection to the AirPods Pro 2. This feature will reduce loud noises, like at concerts, while still letting you hear sounds clearly.
- The AirPods’ ear tips will provide passive noise reduction, while the H2 chip will actively cut down sudden loud sounds.
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When And Where Will These Features Be Available?
- The hearing aid and Hearing Protection features will be available on the AirPods Pro 2 later in 2024, once they receive approval from health authorities.
- You will need a compatible iPhone or iPad with iOS 18 to use these features.
These updates will make the AirPods Pro 2 a great choice for people looking for both hearing support and high-quality sound in one device.
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