You might recall the phrase “world of tomorrow,” which was used to describe the dazzling future that technology was envisioned to bring to civilization. We’re presently moving into a technological “golden age”, and the advancement of hearing aids is an important part of it.
Having the capability of connecting to your smartphone, TV, or computer is something that many contemporary hearing aid models come with. This will put the sound of these devices directly in your ears so people around you will feel more comfortable and won’t have to ask you to turn the volume down.
While these technological attributes are perfect for entertainment applications, some hearing aid users find the features too difficult and often don’t set them up. However, this could wind up being an expensive mistake.
Create Another Layer of Safety With Improved Connectivity
According to the Fire Protection Research Foundation, the smoke alarm can’t be heard by a significant number of individuals over 50. Are there any rooms in your home where it would be hard to hear your smoke alarm? This can at times be challenging even with a hearing aid. Luckily, this life threatening hazard is already being minimized by new technology.
Every year, new devices are manufactured and made available to the public. Smart home systems often come with smoke detectors that can connect to newer hearing aids. This means you’ll hear the alarm wherever you are in your house. It works in basically exactly like streaming your phone to any other smart device. One difference, however, is that when you connect your hearing aids to your fire alarms, it could save your life.
Smart Home Doorbells Can Stream to Hearing Aids
In addition to improving safety, there is great entertainment value in connecting your hearing aid to numerous devices in your home, but the current trend in smart home technology is outside your front door. Doorbells that can connect to Wi-fi are showing up in a lot more homes. The advantage of these doorbells is that they feature video and audio capabilities.
The great news for people who have hearing aids and have smart home technology is that it’s one more device your hearing aid can connect to. Wondering who’s at the door? A Wi-fi doorbell would transmit audio straight to your hearing aid so you would know who’s at the door immediately.
Why is it Important to Ensure That You Get it Set up?
It takes time to set these functions up to work with your hearing aid, and that stops many people from using them. However, it’s important to understand that connecting your hearing aid to smart technology in your home can make your life safer, more comfortable, and ultimately more enjoyable.
The best part? When you purchase your hearing aids, we can show you exactly how to set them up. If you find yourself fumbling with the settings when you’re back at home, most hearing aids have sufficient online resources to help you understand the set-up process.
To sum up, if you’ve bought a new hearing aid that has wi-fi capabilities, you’re losing out if you don’t set them up.
When to Upgrade Your Hearing Aids
Older hearing aid models are missing a number of connectivity possibilities. Also, the audio quality of hearing aids is improving every day. If you’re having difficulty with hearing in certain settings or want to explore some of the new features you’re missing, make an appointment with us to improve your hearing and your quality of life.
