Can I listen to my TV through my hearing aid?
1. Your hearing aids can connect directly to smart televisions, however we recommend the TV Connector for the best listening experience. 2. The TV Connector device is required to answer phone calls while streaming the TV audio directly to the hearing aids.
How can I listen to TV when hard of hearing?
How to Better Hear Your TV
- Sound bars. These sleek horizontal speakers that sit just above or below the television screen can better amplify audio than your TV’s built-in speakers will.
- Wireless headphones.
- Hearing aids, loop systems.
- Closed captioning.
How do I connect my headphones to my Smart TV?
Just open the Settings menu > Controllers & Bluetooth Devices > Other Devices > Add New Device. Then, put your wireless headphones into pairing mode; they should pop up on the screen. Once you select them, your TV’s audio will come through your headphones.
Can you use a Bluetooth with a hearing aid?
However, today’s sophisticated wireless hearing aids, such as the Oticon MoreTM, use Bluetooth technology to make it possible to connect with personal electronic devices and stream sound directly to hearing aids.
Do TVs come with Bluetooth capability?
Yes, many smart TV models today come with Bluetooth built in. Sony, LG, Samsung, Toshiba, and Hisense, all make Bluetooth enabled smart TVs. For smart TVs that don’t have Bluetooth, you can still make them “Bluetooth enabled” by using a Bluetooth transmitter or downloading the TV manufacturer’s smart phone app.
Will wireless headphones work with smart TV?
Smart TVs are built with wireless connection technology built-in to the set itself so that you can use wireless headphones for the TV. Using the on-screen display, you can connect your Bluetooth accessories. Find the Accessory menu for your TV, open the Bluetooth options, and set it to Pairing mode.
Can I use my wireless headphones as a hearing aid?
Luckily, for many older adults with mild hearing loss, wireless earbuds like AirPods can be used as an assisted listening device when paired with a smartphone. They are cheaper than hearing aids, and the wearer doesn’t have to let anyone know that they’re using the devices to amplify sounds.