I am 80 and have some high frequency hearing loss (prebyacusis) over 1K. I tried the AirPods Pro 2 and they are a revelation! I was struggling to hear conversations at partiies but now I hear everything said. AND my music collection (massive) has never sounded so good. Thank you Apple!
Audiology tests plus a decent set of hearing aids will set you back $3000 and if you want Bluetooth connectivity hearing aids a lot more. These headphones which many people already have are going to be a game changer for so many people with hearing loss. Well done Apple
I'm surprised this video didn't mention THE #1 👑ROYAL ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A+ FEATURE: 📞HEARING AID ASSISTANCE during phone calls. 📞 Switching back and forth between phone calls and ROOM conversations. Kudos!
@@reupsvideos Do they switch automatically between room conversations and bluetooth phone conversations and music streaming? If not, you can see why some people would be excited to be able to hear well in all 3 "worlds"
I have hearing aids but I used my Airpods Pro 2 with Active Noise Cancellation at a concert and they cut the sound by 20db. My watch was saying the concert was at 98db but my Airpods were giving my 78db. They worked really good.
There are comments online claiming that AirPods Pro 2 cannot be used at concerts to protect your hearing, as it is physically impossible. Now, Apple advertised it as something you can in fact use at loud concerts and shows. Would be curious to know whether AirPods in at a concert could protect your hearing well enough to prevent hearing loss.
@@XeZrunner As I commented, at the Australian Pink Floyd concert, my Apple Watch was saying that my environment was 98 decibels and my Airpods Pro 2 were outputting 78 decibels. I'd say that is some sort of protection.
Uhm,. there have been quite a few of these LONG before Apple. Like Nuheara's IQBoost. As always, Apple copies and their fanbase who is blissfully unaware of anything outside the Apple bubble think it's new and innovative.
@@littyentertainment6032yeah? FDA approved as clinically grade hearing aids? That didn’t cost an arm and leg? Or was they already a hearing aid company that added blue tooth?
I bought my dad the AirPods Pro 2 a week ago and we just installed the software update for the AirPods for the hearing aid feature and I just set it up today with him and he loves it. In fact he tried him today at a restaurant with a lot of background noise and he was able to hear my mom love and clear so I definitely recommend it to anybody who has mild to moderate hearing loss and would like to hear better
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I can't see the menu on this page. How do I install the new software? According to Apple's website, my software version appears to be the most up-to-date.
I am a harpist and my instrument regularly goes above 90db. I'm really looking forward to this update as Loop and similar muffle the quality of the sound which is frustrating. Professional/custom sound regulation devices cost thousands of dollars so this will hopefully be a workaround for a lot of people!
At $250 a pair (ignoring that they are often on sale) I can buy several pairs to have a full day’s battery life, before I hit anywhere near the cost of traditional hearing aids. This is very helpful to people and actually can save people a lot of money 😊 Nice work!
I just picked up a pair from Amazon on their Prime sale day for $169. We’ll probably see a similar price for Black Friday. I love them. Replacing my pro 1’s and they do everything better. Most importantly sound quality. These are what the pro’s should have been from the start.
@@hop101 I typically get ~4-5 hours of usage time, and I work shifts of 12-16 hours periodically. There is no room for “oops they didn’t charge” in some occupations, you buy several sets and bring several charged sets to work. The point is that even if you bought 6 sets, they would still be far cheaper than conventional hearing aids.
If 6 hours are not long enough, do what we did 30 years ago with the first Nokia mobiles (we were carrying a spare, charged battery). So.. get a spare pair of AirPods. Each pair will charge in its case while you're using the other. Still a cheaper solution than a pair of medical (...) hearing aids.
Well there are over-the-counter hearing aid models today that last 24 hours on a single charge, so if you already use a hearing aid like that, you wouldn't just replace them with AirPods. But it certainly will be a first step for many who haven't even tried one, or a supplemental device for people who already use hearing aids. And keep in mind, this is for mild to moderate hearing loss, if you have severe loss then AirPods are not a solution.
@@BridgetCarey Fair enough, if price is even lower and performance is adequate there is nothing to discuss! But why would you even bother to replace such a unit with any other? I cannot forget my father who was always complaining that he couldn't hear properly even with a German made 1500 Euro unit. He would swap batteries far sooner than needed in his struggle to address the problem. And the unit would emit a high pitch sound. It was a constant mess. If that was the case today I would buy him 1 pair to try and buy a second if he were happy with the quality. It always comes down to what keeps you happy and at what cost.
I will say, the hearing aids I have used in the past were not this technologically feature rich while still providing very poor sound for when I was listening to music. Sure, the battery life was better but I feel like this gets me the sound quality I want while also helping me out with my hearing.
Good to know that the hearing test is universal between civilian doctors and the VA. Not even a year after I retired from the Air Force, my wife begged me to get a hearing test done. I’ve been using hearing aids for a few years now. Seeing this makes me happy.
I got my hearing aids from the VA also. The model I have retails for over $6,000, has bluetooth with Siri integration. I listen to music and videos with them all the time. Incidentally, the VA is the largest provider because so many people come out of the military ( I was Navy) with hearing loss and tinnitus. Costco is the #2 provider! I truly hope these Air Pods will convince people to get the help they need without the stigma of hearing aids. I personally couldn't care less what they look like, but many people do.
I've been wearing hearing aids since I was in my mid 30s. I have the Airpods Pro 2 and I am excited about the new features. People with hearing loss should get proper hearing aids after a proper hearing test. Of largest importance is the fact that Airpods "occlude" or block your natural hearing. Most of us have natural hearing that gets "boosted" in the right frequencies by hearing aids. I am excited about the new features because I am also a musician. I can now listen to music with the Airpods compensating for my lost frequencies. Conventional hearing aids and headphones don't mix well. Rock on!
for a younger guy who has tinnitus, this actually works out a lot better than traditional hearing aids because it also works as a stealth/trendy item then hey look at me! I am young and I am deaf as a 80 yrs old.
I’ve been wearing these for about a month and learning how to access and use the hearing features but many features are in different locations on the iPhone and it’s a challenge to navigate. Please, an instruction book with pictures for those of us specifically wanting to use the hearing features would be so helpful. I’ve watched an endless number of videos. This was the best. It’s hard to pick up a tip here and there and bring it all together. There’s a lot to learn.
Google: AirPods User Guide. Scroll down to bottom of screen and pick the ones you own. Good luck. I set mine up and whenever I’m wearing the pods, I can’t hear the phone ring. It just buzzes in my hand. If you run across an answer, please reply to this comment. Thanks. Also, the Health app (little red heart on white background) has your hearing data on it.
Thank you for making this video! You did a deep dive into a very important topic. I’m 54 and have moderately severe hearing loss. I had to start using hearing aids last year and have struggled with each one I’ve tried. They all struggle with ambient sound and isolating and amplifying voices so you can understand what someone is saying to you. I paid $5000+ for a pair of Phonak hearing aids and they aren’t great. I understand AirPods aren’t intended to address my type of hearing loss, but I am eager to try them out. Just having a conversation at a restaurant and hearing people in noisy environments is currently very frustrating. If the AirPods can help in certain situations for me, it would be a huge help.
I have a similar loss.Will be looking to first test it out and then decide whether it can replace my hearing aids rthat I have been wearing for over 20 years. It may not completely replace a professional hearing aid, but definitely would love to explore and decide.
You might want to consider either going to a different provider or seeing what your current provider can do. Airpods will not be serviceable for a severe hearing loss unfortunately, as they really aren't meant to aid in anything more than mild to moderate aids. Phonak has been doing this for a long time, so I'd be surprised if your provider or someone more skilled can't take care of this for you. Unfortunately restaurants and background are really difficult. We're just now seeing some evolutionary changes to background noise for hearing aids, but that's on newer hardware.
The most important thing in my opinion is a good service and individual adjustment of the hearing aids from a professional. I tested various devices and they wanted to sell me some really expensive ones. I changed the acoustician and got a much deeper and better consultation and service than before. I went with the basic ones which are covered in costs by my insurance and they really improve my daily life.
This really is amazing! Even before this software update, you could already do this, but you had to rely on 3rd party hearing test app (then upload the hearing test result to iOS to adjust the hearing aid setting) and the setting was quite complex to do, I hope this update has made it much easier considering it's all Apple now. Hearing aids are so expensive here in Australia, even entry level ones are at least $1-1.5K, and going up to more than $3K easily, Apple getting into this market is a great news for consumers!
“We don’t have to lose our hearing like Beethoven” But come on, you have to admit it super impressive. This dude created most of his best work after becoming completely deaf. So, let that sink in, and keep the loud noises out.
im no apple fangirl, but this application of tech and science is incredible. im really excited for people to have access to hearing aid assistance! I might even pick up a pair so i can hear the high end frequencies a bit better.
This is a bit of a game changer for hearing health generally. Lots of people suffer from some kind of hearing problem without being majorly aware, but that lack of awareness can escalate the problem down the line. I really wasn’t huge on Apple before, but this is incredible stuff. I’m particularly looking forward to the conversation boost feature.
I’ve had tinnitus for decades leading to some hearing loss. Last year I bought OTC Jabra hearing aids they really help (not with tinnitus at all). My concern knowing many people who’ve had iPods & lost them. I could see it wearing them at home. I find at home that I don’t use my hearing aids so I watch everything on my iPad because I have problems hearing the TV clearly. Definitely will look into this. Thanks!
I’ve always been a lot into all the sound and music stuff, and I’m pretty excited about this upgrade next week! I’ll try it when going to a concert, listening, talking to someone… Thanks for this nicely done report, Bridget!
really good report...as someone who might need some hearing assistance....airpods might be a good place to start....the hearing loss app looks good too.
It appears that the hearing curve for each ear can be uploaded to that airpod. So your right ear's compensation would be far less than the left, but both would enjoy the noise cancellation.
Just got mine and I love them. I have a mild hearing loss and these are a game changer and they're way better than my hearing amplifiers I got on amazon. Music sounds great too. These have so many features it's worth the money
Finally it's there for iPhone. Samsung phones have had this for close to a decade. The hearing aid test on both seem to be near identical too. Glad Apple users get to enjoy it finally.
Yes! Exactly what i wanted to see! Got a son 2 months ago. He was born with a mild hearing loss :( But noticed now that he acts like any usual baby, that came as a relief! My thought has been this past months that there should be airpods that have this feature, to boost the ambient/speech volume a few decibels for those wild mild hearing loss. Now i know he will live a normal life and enjoy all the small things in life! No big hearing aids, only earplugs that everyone wears! Perfect!
As an acoustics expert. The volume of the music doesn't damage your hearing (within reason) it's the odd harmonics and amplifier clipping that are the real culprits. Not to mention jack hammers, drills, saws, rock crushers, automotive/motorcycle loud exhaust... etc are extremely bad ...So play your piano, guitar, violin all day. Drums are not in this category... Loud natural even order distortion is pretty much safe (within reason of course)
This is honestly SUCH a cool feature that I will get a TON of use out of because I am nearly totally tone deaf in my right ear and have been since I was 3 years old! I work in a noisy factory so I often have to put my AirPod in my right ear but have it cranked to full volume to hear my podcast or music and leave my healthy ear open so I can hear my surroundings. But even with my volume all the way up, I struggle to hear the content I’m playing without sacrificing being able to also hear my coworkers and what’s going on around me. I cannot wait to get these!!! I added them to my Christmas wish list SO fast the second I saw the commercial for them!
@@crufayi -not in Canada for some reason- Edit: I misremembered it as another feature which is still pending approval in Canada (sleep apnea). As of now hearing aid id explicitly stated to be available in Canada and the us
Three weeks in. I love em. The battery live is not an issue. Keep the case charged and pop them in for fifteen minutes when you’re free. I can use them from 0700-2200
I am thinking of upgrading from the original AirPod Pros to the Pro 2 and you have convinced me! I do have hearing issues and this could be a good way to test out the benefits of hearing aids. Thank you
Hi, I have been using my Airpods Pro as hearing aids for at least 1 year and a half...This feature is not new, by itself. I entered a proven record of my hearing capability into the App, so that my iphone can set the proper adjustments corresponding to my specific hearling loss. (I used Mimi app to record my hearing loss and get the audiogram). However it seems that some features will be new to me, e.g. conversation boost, or the media adjustment...I am really impatient to say the least to try it as I still have some difficulties to hear properly even with airpods pro2, in particular I find the sound a bit too bass nad not very clear when listening to media (like youtube). I don't know if and in what extent my current airpods are adjusting the sounds now, coming from the media. I am very pleased to have the transparency mode which really helps me listen to the noise that my ear can not hear anymore. thanks for your video. Cheerz from Paris
I have mild hearing loss, and last year I bought a pair of AirPods Pro 2 with the intention of using them as hearing aids. I scanned my test results from the doctor's office, just like Bridget did. I'm not sure what additional features Apple will offer that I can't already access, aside from possibly quicker access to the menus and my audiogram. I've also used them at several concerts to protect my ears. My guess is that you can already achieve most, if not all, of what Apple is promising, but it requires more effort to make it work.
I suffer from medium hearing loss and have 6000k Phonak hearing aids. I’ve tried the new seeting on iOS 18.1 beta and seriously, this is a gamechanger! It will kick the entiry industry in the a**! The only downside is battery life and that people will look at you if you‘re wearing your Pods all the time. The natural sound you get is stunning and Apple did really really well! My Phonak aids might adapt to changes of the environment a little quicker but that‘s nothing Apple can‘t fix. They blow my „cheap“ aids for 1500k I had before out of the water! Thank you, well done Apple!
This was a great thorough video. I’m in my late 40’s and have been wearing hearing aids for 45 years. I am very tempted to go buy a pair of AirPods to try them out and see how they do with my moderate to severe hearing loss. These could be a potential backup to my hearing aids though, as mentioned in the video, the battery life is not enough. But, for the price of one of my hearing aids I can buy five AirPods… something to think about!
Have bought the Airpod pro 2 Last year to improve my Hearing loss in the Higher frequency areas. It was Not Helling at all. Finally I have tested and bought a Hearing auf die 3000€ and I am Happy. Even Mord my Airpod pros sound terrible now. I am looking forward to test the new feature. It would be great because I could stream music from my Apple Watch without having my iPhone with me. Thank you for this great review 💪💪💪
What's important to note here is that the type of fit is not ideal for all hearing a losses. A closed fit might be beneficial if you also have low and mid frequency hearing loss, in addition to high frequency. If your loss is purely high frequency based, you will have to rely on the aids to also deliver sound in the frequency ranges that you might have no aidable loss in, which is obviously not a 1:1 experience. If you have good low and mid frequencies, you would likely be better off with an open or vented fit. Not to mention, these are limited to mild to moderate losses, and for a lot of high frequency loss uses that just isn't going to cut it. I've yet to test these myself but do not consider this a replacement for actual aids or a full hearing test. You should get tested with an audiologist. There's a lot of value in the additional tests run by an audiologist or HIS, and this can lead to medical referrals for something more serious which is invaluable. With that said, I think this will be really awesome for a lot of people who don't know they have hearing loss or just need something while they wait. And the hearing protection is awesome as that is already expensive to purchase if you want to protect your hearing but wanna go to loud events.
Thanks, I have severe hearing loss from military service as a Gunner's Mate on a river boat in the Vietnam War. I use Phonak hearing aids from the VA but I recently tried the AirPods Pro Max over -the-ear headphones and they are great. Super enhanced my connection to the Mac and iPhone and the TV. Especially they noise cancelling feature. I hope improvements you mention come to play with these devices. Maybe a food for thought for a follow-up vid on these devices. Even if they do no have the hearing aid update they are still great for the hearing impaired.
Thanks, this is really good. You present information very well. I just got my AirPods and don't seem to have these features. I'll have to see if there's and update somewhere for this.
This is a really great feature. Not only for people that know they need it. But for us middle aged people that maybe don't even realize he need assistance I think it will improve people's lives. I waited until I was 39 to finally get glasses and I kicked myself for not doing it sooner. *edit…I just did the hearing test and my hearing is pretty great I guess. So that’s good.
I have tried two sets of Apple AirPods and trying every tip combination failed to stop them from falling out of my ears. The Apple Store wasn’t able to help me. I need hearing aids and would have liked to buy the AirPods but I’m tired of buying them and giving them away. I enjoyed your video.
Gooooo apple!!! I’ve been using the live listen mode since 2017 as a regular hearing amplifier. It’s been the biggest blessing since my insurance doesn’t cover and I can’t afford to purchase regular hearing aids. This upgrade is a game changer! I wanted to wait for Black Friday sales, but I’m in need of an upgrade, so I’m going to purchase and review this week. I’m so excited!
Well, regarding your 9:00 comment, hear problems have become much more common in the past few years with increased use of earphones. While Apple is working hard to differentiate themselves with their health focus; the growing hearing epidemic is, in part, because of the popularity of their products.
You can enable settings so the media volume never exceeds 80db (or whatever setting of your choice) and get warnings if you had too much loud noise exposure 🙂
So people can just buy 2 of these and be set for 12 hours, or 4 of these and wear it during sleep too, I'm not sure if its safe or healthy to wear during sleep, i am assuming its unsafe, but if its possible it can save people from some accidents where they are not able to get alert on time, maybe apple would try to increase its battery to 8 hours with newer versions
I’m haven’t had a hearing test since I was in school and the nurse tested us. Kids get better healthcare in a lot of ways but they are young and super healthy. I’ve pretty much always had problems understanding people in loud environments like a bar. It sounds like these will help. I like studying foreign languages and obviously a little hearing loss might not matter much for your native language but it gets a lot more challenging when you’re trying to understand a foreign language. You don’t go over this in the video but I’ll have to get some third party rubber hooks. No apple earbuds have ever stayed in my ears without help ever. One size does not fit all. Nor three sizes.
I’m hard of hearing, but I was told if I use hearing aids it will impact my good ear over my bad ear with hearing loss. I tend to use over -ear headphones with a seal over my ears, than in-ear headphones such as the AirPods Pro’s, I might explore the AirPods Pro since now it’s a requirement feature but the only problem if it is approved in the US then it needs to be addressed in the UK and Europe.
Thank you. I got the hearing aid feature to work. I have a problem, however. I cannot get a good seal unless I install the AirPods upside down. Then I can't reach the control on the stem properly. I have tried all 4 of the Apple tips and a set of third party tips. Any ideas?
this is awesome. this is like an easy to set up native tailor made EQ. and a slider for adjusting the strength of transparency quickly is so convenient. my ears work perfectly, but i love this.
Read more on CNET.com: I Tested the Apple AirPod Pro 2 Hearing Aid Software Early cnet.us/7hx
I am 80 and have some high frequency hearing loss (prebyacusis) over 1K. I tried the AirPods Pro 2 and they are a revelation! I was struggling to hear conversations at partiies but now I hear everything said. AND my music collection (massive) has never sounded so good. Thank you Apple!
It's great that it boosts the conversations sound, but does it dampen the party noises when it gets really loud?
@@PeterJohns yes, even before this update, AirPods support conversation boost with ambient noise reduction
@@heartdyedpurple Thanks! Is the ambient noise reduction adjustable to different levels of NR?
@@PeterJohns2:43
But how does it work when you speak instead of listen ? Is there an ecco because of a small time delay so you can hear your own voice twice?
Audiology tests plus a decent set of hearing aids will set you back $3000 and if you want Bluetooth connectivity hearing aids a lot more. These headphones which many people already have are going to be a game changer for so many people with hearing loss. Well done Apple
I'm surprised this video didn't mention THE #1 👑ROYAL ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A+ FEATURE:
📞HEARING AID ASSISTANCE during phone calls. 📞
Switching back and forth between phone calls and ROOM conversations.
Kudos!
Especially if this becomes hsa eligible
Audiology and hearing aids are free in the UK
@@reupsvideos Do they switch automatically between room conversations and bluetooth phone conversations and music streaming? If not, you can see why some people would be excited to be able to hear well in all 3 "worlds"
@@reupsvideosHearing aids are paid for by Public Health, they aren’t for free…
I have hearing aids but I used my Airpods Pro 2 with Active Noise Cancellation at a concert and they cut the sound by 20db. My watch was saying the concert was at 98db but my Airpods were giving my 78db. They worked really good.
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@@e3vL1Bored?
There are comments online claiming that AirPods Pro 2 cannot be used at concerts to protect your hearing, as it is physically impossible.
Now, Apple advertised it as something you can in fact use at loud concerts and shows. Would be curious to know whether AirPods in at a concert could protect your hearing well enough to prevent hearing loss.
@@XeZrunner As I commented, at the Australian Pink Floyd concert, my Apple Watch was saying that my environment was 98 decibels and my Airpods Pro 2 were outputting 78 decibels. I'd say that is some sort of protection.
That’s my experience as well. 20-25Db reduction, according to my Apple Watch.
This might be the single biggest innovation from Apple in the last 10 years. Well done
Yaha earbuds had hearing aid feature 10 years ago
Uhm,. there have been quite a few of these LONG before Apple. Like Nuheara's IQBoost. As always, Apple copies and their fanbase who is blissfully unaware of anything outside the Apple bubble think it's new and innovative.
They're Apple Watch is a big deal too.
@@littyentertainment6032yeah? FDA approved as clinically grade hearing aids? That didn’t cost an arm and leg? Or was they already a hearing aid company that added blue tooth?
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I bought my dad the AirPods Pro 2 a week ago and we just installed the software update for the AirPods for the hearing aid feature and I just set it up today with him and he loves it. In fact he tried him today at a restaurant with a lot of background noise and he was able to hear my mom love and clear so I definitely recommend it to anybody who has mild to moderate hearing loss and would like to hear better
I can't see the menu on this page. How do I install the new software? According to Apple's website, my software version appears to be the most up-to-date.
I am a harpist and my instrument regularly goes above 90db. I'm really looking forward to this update as Loop and similar muffle the quality of the sound which is frustrating. Professional/custom sound regulation devices cost thousands of dollars so this will hopefully be a workaround for a lot of people!
I just tried out the test and man my tinnitus drowned out some of those tones so hard. I hope to live to see the day they cure it.
At $250 a pair (ignoring that they are often on sale) I can buy several pairs to have a full day’s battery life, before I hit anywhere near the cost of traditional hearing aids.
This is very helpful to people and actually can save people a lot of money 😊 Nice work!
$200 at Costco + an Apple Care Warranty included
Yes!! It’s so economical! Not only are they cheap, they’re just great earbuds. They’re excellent value.
I just picked up a pair from Amazon on their Prime sale day for $169. We’ll probably see a similar price for Black Friday. I love them. Replacing my pro 1’s and they do everything better. Most importantly sound quality. These are what the pro’s should have been from the start.
You would only need two pairs to last all day.
@@hop101 I typically get ~4-5 hours of usage time, and I work shifts of 12-16 hours periodically. There is no room for “oops they didn’t charge” in some occupations, you buy several sets and bring several charged sets to work.
The point is that even if you bought 6 sets, they would still be far cheaper than conventional hearing aids.
If 6 hours are not long enough, do what we did 30 years ago with the first Nokia mobiles (we were carrying a spare, charged battery). So.. get a spare pair of AirPods. Each pair will charge in its case while you're using the other. Still a cheaper solution than a pair of medical (...) hearing aids.
Well there are over-the-counter hearing aid models today that last 24 hours on a single charge, so if you already use a hearing aid like that, you wouldn't just replace them with AirPods. But it certainly will be a first step for many who haven't even tried one, or a supplemental device for people who already use hearing aids. And keep in mind, this is for mild to moderate hearing loss, if you have severe loss then AirPods are not a solution.
That’s what I did I had two AirPods prop. But the. I lost the other ones so now I just have one. 😅
@@BridgetCarey Fair enough, if price is even lower and performance is adequate there is nothing to discuss! But why would you even bother to replace such a unit with any other?
I cannot forget my father who was always complaining that he couldn't hear properly even with a German made 1500 Euro unit. He would swap batteries far sooner than needed in his struggle to address the problem. And the unit would emit a high pitch sound. It was a constant mess. If that was the case today I would buy him 1 pair to try and buy a second if he were happy with the quality.
It always comes down to what keeps you happy and at what cost.
I will say, the hearing aids I have used in the past were not this technologically feature rich while still providing very poor sound for when I was listening to music. Sure, the battery life was better but I feel like this gets me the sound quality I want while also helping me out with my hearing.
@@BridgetCareythose are garbage
This amazing. I applaud Apple for a software update enhancing this device so much.
Good to know that the hearing test is universal between civilian doctors and the VA. Not even a year after I retired from the Air Force, my wife begged me to get a hearing test done. I’ve been using hearing aids for a few years now. Seeing this makes me happy.
I got my hearing aids from the VA also. The model I have retails for over $6,000, has bluetooth with Siri integration. I listen to music and videos with them all the time. Incidentally, the VA is the largest provider because so many people come out of the military ( I was Navy) with hearing loss and tinnitus. Costco is the #2 provider! I truly hope these Air Pods will convince people to get the help they need without the stigma of hearing aids. I personally couldn't care less what they look like, but many people do.
I've been wearing hearing aids since I was in my mid 30s. I have the Airpods Pro 2 and I am excited about the new features. People with hearing loss should get proper hearing aids after a proper hearing test. Of largest importance is the fact that Airpods "occlude" or block your natural hearing. Most of us have natural hearing that gets "boosted" in the right frequencies by hearing aids. I am excited about the new features because I am also a musician. I can now listen to music with the Airpods compensating for my lost frequencies. Conventional hearing aids and headphones don't mix well. Rock on!
for a younger guy who has tinnitus, this actually works out a lot better than traditional hearing aids because it also works as a stealth/trendy item then hey look at me! I am young and I am deaf as a 80 yrs old.
I’ve been wearing these for about a month and learning how to access and use the hearing features but many features are in different locations on the iPhone and it’s a challenge to navigate. Please, an instruction book with pictures for those of us specifically wanting to use the hearing features would be so helpful. I’ve watched an endless number of videos. This was the best. It’s hard to pick up a tip here and there and bring it all together. There’s a lot to learn.
Google: AirPods User Guide. Scroll down to bottom of screen and pick the ones you own. Good luck. I set mine up and whenever I’m wearing the pods, I can’t hear the phone ring. It just buzzes in my hand. If you run across an answer, please reply to this comment. Thanks. Also, the Health app (little red heart on white background) has your hearing data on it.
Thank you for making this video! You did a deep dive into a very important topic. I’m 54 and have moderately severe hearing loss. I had to start using hearing aids last year and have struggled with each one I’ve tried. They all struggle with ambient sound and isolating and amplifying voices so you can understand what someone is saying to you. I paid $5000+ for a pair of Phonak hearing aids and they aren’t great. I understand AirPods aren’t intended to address my type of hearing loss, but I am eager to try them out. Just having a conversation at a restaurant and hearing people in noisy environments is currently very frustrating. If the AirPods can help in certain situations for me, it would be a huge help.
I have a similar loss.Will be looking to first test it out and then decide whether it can replace my hearing aids rthat I have been wearing for over 20 years. It may not completely replace a professional hearing aid, but definitely would love to explore and decide.
You might want to consider either going to a different provider or seeing what your current provider can do. Airpods will not be serviceable for a severe hearing loss unfortunately, as they really aren't meant to aid in anything more than mild to moderate aids. Phonak has been doing this for a long time, so I'd be surprised if your provider or someone more skilled can't take care of this for you.
Unfortunately restaurants and background are really difficult. We're just now seeing some evolutionary changes to background noise for hearing aids, but that's on newer hardware.
The most important thing in my opinion is a good service and individual adjustment of the hearing aids from a professional. I tested various devices and they wanted to sell me some really expensive ones. I changed the acoustician and got a much deeper and better consultation and service than before. I went with the basic ones which are covered in costs by my insurance and they really improve my daily life.
This really is amazing! Even before this software update, you could already do this, but you had to rely on 3rd party hearing test app (then upload the hearing test result to iOS to adjust the hearing aid setting) and the setting was quite complex to do, I hope this update has made it much easier considering it's all Apple now. Hearing aids are so expensive here in Australia, even entry level ones are at least $1-1.5K, and going up to more than $3K easily, Apple getting into this market is a great news for consumers!
Such a great feature 😊
“We don’t have to lose our hearing like Beethoven”
But come on, you have to admit it super impressive.
This dude created most of his best work after becoming completely deaf.
So, let that sink in, and keep the loud noises out.
im no apple fangirl, but this application of tech and science is incredible. im really excited for people to have access to hearing aid assistance! I might even pick up a pair so i can hear the high end frequencies a bit better.
Does anyone know if it can help on tinnitus?
Would this help with ringing ears?
This is awesome, I can’t wait til next week. My hearing is so bad, now I’ll know how bad.
This is a bit of a game changer for hearing health generally. Lots of people suffer from some kind of hearing problem without being majorly aware, but that lack of awareness can escalate the problem down the line.
I really wasn’t huge on Apple before, but this is incredible stuff. I’m particularly looking forward to the conversation boost feature.
Please tell me that does it works on all Apple phones.
I’ve had tinnitus for decades leading to some hearing loss. Last year I bought OTC Jabra hearing aids they really help (not with tinnitus at all). My concern knowing many people who’ve had iPods & lost them. I could see it wearing them at home. I find at home that I don’t use my hearing aids so I watch everything on my iPad because I have problems hearing the TV clearly. Definitely will look into this. Thanks!
I’ve always been a lot into all the sound and music stuff, and I’m pretty excited about this upgrade next week! I’ll try it when going to a concert, listening, talking to someone… Thanks for this nicely done report, Bridget!
Damn, CNET lucked out with this reviewer. Always so in-depth informative
Excellent story with an objective approach. This is the BEST analysis of this new feature that I've seen yet...
really good report...as someone who might need some hearing assistance....airpods might be a good place to start....the hearing loss app looks good too.
Best review on these features by a long shot. Thank you very much, CNET is lucky to have you
Reminds me of inexpensive reading glasses. If you only need a little boost sometimes then it’s a good choice.
I have an iPhone 13 on latest update and I don’t see the hearing aid feature. Do you need a newer phone?
One of your best videos Bridget. Greetings from Denmark 🇩🇰
I have hearing loss in my left ear is it possible to use just one AirPod as a hearing aid?
I would assume so. You can activate every mode on AirPods Pro with just one AirPod, except for Noise Cancellation, which is understandable.
It appears that the hearing curve for each ear can be uploaded to that airpod. So your right ear's compensation would be far less than the left, but both would enjoy the noise cancellation.
Can this feature be used with an android phone?
Just got mine and I love them. I have a mild hearing loss and these are a game changer and they're way better than my hearing amplifiers I got on amazon. Music sounds great too. These have so many features it's worth the money
Finally it's there for iPhone. Samsung phones have had this for close to a decade. The hearing aid test on both seem to be near identical too. Glad Apple users get to enjoy it finally.
Bridget goated fr 🐐
I loved this video! The effort shows! Great job!!
Where's the app? App name please
Yes! Exactly what i wanted to see! Got a son 2 months ago. He was born with a mild hearing loss :( But noticed now that he acts like any usual baby, that came as a relief! My thought has been this past months that there should be airpods that have this feature, to boost the ambient/speech volume a few decibels for those wild mild hearing loss. Now i know he will live a normal life and enjoy all the small things in life! No big hearing aids, only earplugs that everyone wears! Perfect!
As an acoustics expert. The volume of the music doesn't damage your hearing (within reason) it's the odd harmonics and amplifier clipping that are the real culprits. Not to mention jack hammers, drills, saws, rock crushers, automotive/motorcycle loud exhaust... etc are extremely bad ...So play your piano, guitar, violin all day. Drums are not in this category... Loud natural even order distortion is pretty much safe (within reason of course)
do you need a iphone to use the hearing loss function?
If these 😢 are hearingaids, then how do you adjust forthe patient’s lost frequencies?
Great feature , but how about the latency ?
There was no latency that I could notice at all!
The hear through feature like the hearing aid use case, there is very little latency, but over bluetooth it would be noticeable.
If I buy the AirPod Pro 2 now, will they come with the new FDA-approved software?
They most definitely will!
You will need to update to iOS 18 first and then update your Airpods Pro 2.
This is honestly SUCH a cool feature that I will get a TON of use out of because I am nearly totally tone deaf in my right ear and have been since I was 3 years old! I work in a noisy factory so I often have to put my AirPod in my right ear but have it cranked to full volume to hear my podcast or music and leave my healthy ear open so I can hear my surroundings. But even with my volume all the way up, I struggle to hear the content I’m playing without sacrificing being able to also hear my coworkers and what’s going on around me. I cannot wait to get these!!! I added them to my Christmas wish list SO fast the second I saw the commercial for them!
AND they can essentially replace a hearing aid!? These could be life changing for me! Thank you APPLE for coming out with this technology!!!
Will we be getting this in the UK?
This update is worldwide and to everyone that has the Airpods Pro 2nd Gen (only)
@@crufayi -not in Canada for some reason-
Edit: I misremembered it as another feature which is still pending approval in Canada (sleep apnea). As of now hearing aid id explicitly stated to be available in Canada and the us
@@SuperwazopI think they are waiting for government approval or something
It's only for the US and Canada now
Anyone try this for single sided deafness? How did it work
So does the iPhone or Apple Watch need to be listening to the sound around you to be used for hearing protection?
is the feature only available on the us?
Is this compitable on iphone 13?
Does it work with AirPods Pro Gen 1?
How i can turn it off
how much the airPods last on hearnig aids only, with no media use
Three weeks in. I love em. The battery live is not an issue. Keep the case charged and pop them in for fifteen minutes when you’re free. I can use them from 0700-2200
I am thinking of upgrading from the original AirPod Pros to the Pro 2 and you have convinced me! I do have hearing issues and this could be a good way to test out the benefits of hearing aids. Thank you
What iOS version? I have 8.1.1 and do not see this option
Hi, I have been using my Airpods Pro as hearing aids for at least 1 year and a half...This feature is not new, by itself. I entered a proven record of my hearing capability into the App, so that my iphone can set the proper adjustments corresponding to my specific hearling loss. (I used Mimi app to record my hearing loss and get the audiogram). However it seems that some features will be new to me, e.g. conversation boost, or the media adjustment...I am really impatient to say the least to try it as I still have some difficulties to hear properly even with airpods pro2, in particular I find the sound a bit too bass nad not very clear when listening to media (like youtube). I don't know if and in what extent my current airpods are adjusting the sounds now, coming from the media. I am very pleased to have the transparency mode which really helps me listen to the noise that my ear can not hear anymore. thanks for your video. Cheerz from Paris
Can’t wait for this feature as I recently suffered hearing loss.
I tried all the fixes I could find but could never get rid of the feedback from the microphone.
Do they also work when not always paired to an iPhone? I mean, I have Airpods Pro 1, I wear them and they go on transparency mode.
Do you need an iphone to use the feature as a hearing aid?
Yes.
How is the battery life after enabling Hearing assistance feature ?
Is this feature available in Australia too ?
I have mild hearing loss, and last year I bought a pair of AirPods Pro 2 with the intention of using them as hearing aids. I scanned my test results from the doctor's office, just like Bridget did. I'm not sure what additional features Apple will offer that I can't already access, aside from possibly quicker access to the menus and my audiogram. I've also used them at several concerts to protect my ears. My guess is that you can already achieve most, if not all, of what Apple is promising, but it requires more effort to make it work.
APPLE QUEEN!! Delivering a review like no OTHER!! 😭🙌🙌
I suffer from medium hearing loss and have 6000k Phonak hearing aids. I’ve tried the new seeting on iOS 18.1 beta and seriously, this is a gamechanger! It will kick the entiry industry in the a**! The only downside is battery life and that people will look at you if you‘re wearing your Pods all the time. The natural sound you get is stunning and Apple did really really well! My Phonak aids might adapt to changes of the environment a little quicker but that‘s nothing Apple can‘t fix. They blow my „cheap“ aids for 1500k I had before out of the water! Thank you, well done Apple!
Hearing health setting not showing me
Loved your expression 7:20
Soo cute
Quality reporting, puts your usual go to tech channels to shame. Well done, Bridget!
Can a person with hearing loss hear sound from the AirPods 2 mic? Or iPhone mobile mic? Please explain
I've been waiting for them to do this!
This was a great thorough video. I’m in my late 40’s and have been wearing hearing aids for 45 years. I am very tempted to go buy a pair of AirPods to try them out and see how they do with my moderate to severe hearing loss. These could be a potential backup to my hearing aids though, as mentioned in the video, the battery life is not enough. But, for the price of one of my hearing aids I can buy five AirPods… something to think about!
Have bought the Airpod pro 2 Last year to improve my Hearing loss in the Higher frequency areas. It was Not Helling at all. Finally I have tested and bought a Hearing auf die 3000€ and I am Happy. Even Mord my Airpod pros sound terrible now. I am looking forward to test the new feature. It would be great because I could stream music from my Apple Watch without having my iPhone with me. Thank you for this great review 💪💪💪
is this only going to be available on air pods pro 2?
Yup
Yes, only the AirPods Pro 2 model in the US and Canada. And you need iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 to take the test when the software update lands.
What's important to note here is that the type of fit is not ideal for all hearing a losses. A closed fit might be beneficial if you also have low and mid frequency hearing loss, in addition to high frequency. If your loss is purely high frequency based, you will have to rely on the aids to also deliver sound in the frequency ranges that you might have no aidable loss in, which is obviously not a 1:1 experience. If you have good low and mid frequencies, you would likely be better off with an open or vented fit.
Not to mention, these are limited to mild to moderate losses, and for a lot of high frequency loss uses that just isn't going to cut it. I've yet to test these myself but do not consider this a replacement for actual aids or a full hearing test. You should get tested with an audiologist. There's a lot of value in the additional tests run by an audiologist or HIS, and this can lead to medical referrals for something more serious which is invaluable.
With that said, I think this will be really awesome for a lot of people who don't know they have hearing loss or just need something while they wait. And the hearing protection is awesome as that is already expensive to purchase if you want to protect your hearing but wanna go to loud events.
WHEN will this feature be released to the public? Can’t find any info online.
Today
This is what we like apple!
Thanks, I have severe hearing loss from military service as a Gunner's Mate on a river boat in the Vietnam War. I use Phonak hearing aids from the VA but I recently tried the AirPods Pro Max over -the-ear headphones and they are great. Super enhanced my connection to the Mac and iPhone and the TV. Especially they noise cancelling feature. I hope improvements you mention come to play with these devices. Maybe a food for thought for a follow-up vid on these devices. Even if they do no have the hearing aid update they are still great for the hearing impaired.
Will this be available for AirPods Pro second generation (lightening port)?
Yes, that’s my understanding. The updated version with a USB-C charging case only changes the case and not the buds, I believe.
@@readyplayer2 cool. Thank you.
Thanks, this is really good. You present information very well. I just got my AirPods and don't seem to have these features. I'll have to see if there's and update somewhere for this.
is it Friday already?
😅
This is a really great feature. Not only for people that know they need it. But for us middle aged people that maybe don't even realize he need assistance I think it will improve people's lives. I waited until I was 39 to finally get glasses and I kicked myself for not doing it sooner.
*edit…I just did the hearing test and my hearing is pretty great I guess. So that’s good.
I have 18.1.1, bluetooth, ipod pro 2 connected but cant see hearing health at all so can't do hearing test. Really frustrating
I have tried two sets of Apple AirPods and trying every tip combination failed to stop them from falling out of my ears. The Apple Store wasn’t able to help me. I need hearing aids and would have liked to buy the AirPods but I’m tired of buying them and giving them away. I enjoyed your video.
Gooooo apple!!! I’ve been using the live listen mode since 2017 as a regular hearing amplifier. It’s been the biggest blessing since my insurance doesn’t cover and I can’t afford to purchase regular hearing aids. This upgrade is a game changer! I wanted to wait for Black Friday sales, but I’m in need of an upgrade, so I’m going to purchase and review this week. I’m so excited!
Well, regarding your 9:00 comment, hear problems have become much more common in the past few years with increased use of earphones. While Apple is working hard to differentiate themselves with their health focus; the growing hearing epidemic is, in part, because of the popularity of their products.
You can enable settings so the media volume never exceeds 80db (or whatever setting of your choice) and get warnings if you had too much loud noise exposure 🙂
So people can just buy 2 of these and be set for 12 hours, or 4 of these and wear it during sleep too, I'm not sure if its safe or healthy to wear during sleep, i am assuming its unsafe, but if its possible it can save people from some accidents where they are not able to get alert on time, maybe apple would try to increase its battery to 8 hours with newer versions
Super excited
absolutely wonderful video!! loved the "that's fortissimo baby" part 😂 so glad we're bringing awareness to this topic!!
So I have an android phone. Do I have to buy an expensive iPhone to make it work?
Perhaps you could buy a cheaper older one (or a refurb) if it had the proper ios version.
I’m haven’t had a hearing test since I was in school and the nurse tested us. Kids get better healthcare in a lot of ways but they are young and super healthy. I’ve pretty much always had problems understanding people in loud environments like a bar. It sounds like these will help. I like studying foreign languages and obviously a little hearing loss might not matter much for your native language but it gets a lot more challenging when you’re trying to understand a foreign language.
You don’t go over this in the video but I’ll have to get some third party rubber hooks. No apple earbuds have ever stayed in my ears without help ever. One size does not fit all. Nor three sizes.
Just did apples hearing test today…worked well and gave me a detailed report on my results.
I’m hard of hearing, but I was told if I use hearing aids it will impact my good ear over my bad ear with hearing loss.
I tend to use over -ear headphones with a seal over my ears, than in-ear headphones such as the AirPods Pro’s, I might explore the AirPods Pro since now it’s a requirement feature but the only problem if it is approved in the US then it needs to be addressed in the UK and Europe.
Thank you. I got the hearing aid feature to work. I have a problem, however. I cannot get a good seal unless I install the AirPods upside down. Then I can't reach the control on the stem properly. I have tried all 4 of the Apple tips and a set of third party tips. Any ideas?
this is awesome. this is like an easy to set up native tailor made EQ. and a slider for adjusting the strength of transparency quickly is so convenient. my ears work perfectly, but i love this.
Bridget is a 12db on her right ear bc she kept the right earbud on with her ipod blasting at max volume in the study hall.
I used to just wear one earbud while multitasking. Now you got me wondering...
What a fantastic and thorough review in this era of 3 minute reel journalism