Assistive listening devices (ALDs) are essential tools that enhance the performance of hearing aids. They offer a remarkable improvement in the clarity and quality of sound. These devices bridge the gap in challenging listening environments.
ALDs can help you hear better in noisy restaurants, large lecture halls, or busy public spaces.
How do assistive listening devices make hearing easier?
Assistive listening devices help make hearing easier by directly transmitting sound to hearing aids and minimizing background noise.
Through assistive listening devices, individuals with hearing loss can experience a more improved auditory experience.
Types of Assistive Listening Devices
Remote Control Devices for Hearing Aids
Remote control devices allow you to adjust the volume of your hearing aids without touching them. They fit in the palm of your hand, so you don’t have to fuss with tiny buttons on your hearing aids.
Another benefit of remote control devices includes their programmability. An audiologist can program remote controls to change your hearing aid settings for various situations. They’re great for making quick adjustments to your hearing aids without drawing attention to your devices.
TV Streamers for Hearing Aids
TV streamers send audio directly from the television to your hearing aids. They allow you to adjust your volume without cranking up the sound on the TV in the room. You can watch your favorite shows and movies with your loved ones without having to haggle over the TV being too loud. You can also mute the TV and play the audio in your hearing aids so you won’t disturb others.
Remote Mics
Remote mics allow hearing aid wearers to converse even in the noisiest environments. Placing a remote mic on one person improves their voice clarity. Remote mics are ideal for one-on-one conversations.
If you’re at a restaurant, you can place a remote mic in the center of the table to pick up everyone’s voice. It works similarly to a table mic but is much smaller and more portable. Using these devices will help you participate in table conversations.
Amplified Phones
These devices are landline phones that are excellent for people who struggle to hear phone conversations. Amplified phones increase the volume of the caller’s voice. They are helpful for people with or without hearing aids.
Amplified phones clarify conversations, even in a noisy room, and some models use telecoils to connect right to your hearing aids. CaptionCall is another useful tool that improves phone conversations
Hearing Aid Streamers
If you don’t own a smartphone or have a smartphone that isn’t compatible with your hearing aids, hearing aid streamers can help. They are excellent tools for Android and iOS users who want to stream phone calls and music to their hearing aids.
Streamers are worn around your neck and can be tucked discreetly into clothing. Most streamers also have a unique feature to reduce ambient noise. They can also help you hear phone conversations better.
Audiologists & Hearing Aids In NYC
Audio Help Hearing Centers prides itself on delivering specialized hearing solutions in New York and various key locations. We offer personalized service and comprehensive hearing tests provided by top NYC audiologists.
Audiologists at Audio Help Hearing Centers are committed to providing a wide selection of hearing aids and assistive listening devices to address your needs.
We want to ensure you have a pleasant experience and feel comfortable during your appointment.
Audio Help has three New York City offices conveniently located in Manhattan (Chelsea Village, Columbus Circle, and Park Avenue) and additional offices in Scarsdale, NY (Westchester County) and Stamford, CT.
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