Anyone looking into purchasing their first hearing aid, and all those who have been long time users, may be wondering what the best option is when it comes to hearing aid batteries. A hearing aid battery is vital for your hearing device and what makes it possible for the world of sound to be accessed through this innovation. Without power, even the greatest hearing instruments with every feature are made completely useless. The answer as to which hearing aid battery is best isn’t clear cut and it’s important to understand the differences in the two options when choosing which one will work best for you and your needs. After learning about the basic differences, the decision will be more easily made and regardless of your choice, your hearing instruments will be well taken care of.

One thing that distinguishes the options lies in their power capacity. When using zinc hearing aid batteries, the typical battery life is between five and seven days and each battery pack contain several batteries; one pack can last the user for up to sixteen weeks. (more…)

Industrial science is offering improvements to all fields including hearing aids. Hearing instrument specialists can now provide digital hearing aid options that did not exist in years past; one of the greatest has been the melding of hearing aids and Bluetooth. The number of devices that support this hearing aid technology are increasing, as are the number of people experiencing its benefits. To better understand the benefits of this hearing aid it is best to begin with knowing the basics on what devices can be used with it and how it is made possible.

Bluetooth technology has been used with hearing instruments for years however it has only recently become a readily accessible option. Bluetooth was first used with cell phones and now has been incorporated into a multitude of devices including televisions, mp3 players, home phones, computers, and vehicles. The marriage of hearing aids and Bluetooth now allows for your hearing aid to receive and transmit sounds with devices. You no longer need to raise the volume of the television while struggling to hear over background noise. It also means that others may listen at whatever volume is comfortable for them without making it becoming difficult for you to hear clearly. New hearing aids that are Bluetooth enabled can be used with cell and home phones, making talking on the phone incredibly simple and hands free. Many cars and mp3 players come equipped with Bluetooth technology and provide clear sound when listening to music.

Most digital hearing aid technology with Bluetooth works by using an external controller that is either worn around the neck or carried in the users pocket. This controller receives sounds sent by the television or other device and sends it wirelessly to the digital hearing aid. Typically, each device enabled for use with the hearing aid is assigned a particular button on the control. To begin using a device you push the assigned button and to end use the same button is pushed again. The controller’s simplicity makes it effortless to use and provides clear sound directly to the hearing aids. For devices that require sending and receiving sound, such as home and cell phones, controllers have microphones that collect and transmit sound. If you have your device programmed for voice dialing, every step a phone call can be done hands free.

Hearing aids with Bluetooth have significantly improved upon digital hearing aids and users quality of life. Due to direct delivery to both hearing aids, participation in everyday activities is trouble-free. You will never again miss a joke when watching a movie with friends or family because you couldn’t hear or miss a word during a phone conversation. New hearing aids with Bluetooth allow calls to be placed up to 30 feet away from phones, giving you freedom to stay put and answer the phone or make a call from the next room. The benefits of digital hearing aids with Bluetooth are numerous and make a serious difference in the lives of their users.