Explore 3 Major New Hearing Health Features for AirPods 2 Users
AirPods 2 users enjoy three significant auditory health features. Here’s how they work.
Apple’s AirPods Pro 2: A Breakthrough in Hearing Health Innovation
Apple is gearing up to launch what could be one of its most thrilling health innovations yet. The high-end AirPods Pro 2 will feature three new hearing health functionalities, including a hearing aid feature.
A Hearing Aid in Your Ears
The AirPods Pro 2’s menu, accessible via your iPhone’s Settings app, includes a hearing test that can be performed almost anywhere in just minutes. This clinically validated process produces an audiogram similar to what you’d receive from an audiologist.
Preserving Your Hearing Health with the AirPods Pro 2
Whether you have a diagnosed hearing impairment or not, activating the hearing protection will help limit your exposure to dangerously loud environmental noises, from concerts and sports events to simply using a hairdryer.
How to Use the New Features
The hearing test is likely the first feature you’ll want to try from the new auditory health tools. To secure FDA approval, Apple conducted a study with about 200 participants. The test begins with an automatic check of ambient noise levels to ensure they are low enough. Then, the fit of the ear tip is tested to ensure a proper acoustic seal. If your current tips don’t fit well, Apple now sells a new set for 14€.
Custom Adjustments for Your Hearing
In your auditory application settings, you can adjust amplification, transparency and tone balance, ambient noise reduction, and conversation enhancement. Media enhancement settings also allow you to customize how this hearing profile works with music, video, calls, and FaceTime. These settings can be adjusted in the AirPods settings menu, with handy controls also accessible as shortcuts in the Control Center.
The Importance of Hearing Health
Note that hearing health is crucial even for those without hearing issues. An Apple-commissioned study on hearing health showed that auditory damage can negatively affect a person’s overall health, not just their ears. The new hearing health feature is designed for everyday use and will now be enabled by default, reducing loud noise through adaptive and transparency settings.