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Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 makes hearing tests as easy as a few taps
Millions of people are walking around with undetected hearing loss, but checking your hearing just got a whole lot easier thanks to the new hearing test feature in AirPods Pro 2.
No more booking appointments or visiting clinics. Now, you can take a scientifically validated hearing test right from your iPhone or iPad in the comfort of your own home.
Hearing aid feature using AirPods Pro 2. (Apple)
A convenient and accurate hearing test
It’s pretty slick how it works. The AirPods Pro 2 use their Pro-level Active Noise Cancellation and in-ear seal to create a controlled environment, kind of like a mini sound booth in your ears.
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Using pure‑tone audiometry built on advanced acoustic science, the test plays a series of tones that you respond to by tapping the screen. Helpful animations, tap‑back effects, and progress indicators guide you through the experience, which takes about five minutes. More than 150,000 real‑world audiograms and millions of simulations helped develop this hearing test that’s accurate, fast and easy. In about five minutes, you’ll have a personalized report on your hearing.
Test your hearing using AirPods Pro 2. (Apple)
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Steps to complete your Hearing test with AirPods Pro 2
You’ll want to find a quiet spot and follow these steps to take your hearing test. Note that this hearing test is intended for people 18 years and older.
- Ensure your iPhone is running the latest software. Go to Settings > General > Software Update, then tap “Download and Install” if needed.
- Next, make sure you are wearing your AirPods Pro 2.
- On your iPhone, tap on Settings.
- Next, click your AirPods Pro 2.
- Then, select the Hearing Test option.
- Now tap Get Started and follow the prompts, which include answering a few questions, confirming you are in a quiet location, and checking the fit of your AirPods Pro 2.
- Follow the remaining prompts and tap Start Test. It should take about 5 minutes, and you can cancel it at any time.
- The test will play unique tones at different volumes and frequencies, which, at times, you may not hear. Each tone will pulse three times.
- Tap the screen when you hear a tone and wait until you hear another. The test will begin with your left ear and then proceed to the right.
- After the hearing test is complete, you’ll get a checkmark and a message that your results have been saved.
- Tap Show Results, and you can tap Show Details to review your results and any hearing assistance recommendations.
- Tap done when you are finished.
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Hearing test using AirPods Pro 2. (Apple)
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Immediate insights into your hearing health
Once you’re done with your hearing test, you’ll receive immediate insights into your hearing health. Here’s how to access your hearing data, which will be saved in the Health app:
- In the health app, tap on Browse in the bottom right-hand corner.
- Tap hearing, and your most recent health results will appear near the top.
- Tap Hearing Test Results to review your hearing assistance recommendations and all your results, which include a graph that shows the decibel loss for each ear, as well as averages if you’ve taken multiple tests.
- You can tap Show More Data for additional information.
- You can also tap Add Test in the upper-right corner of your screen if you’d like to upload data from another hearing test or audiogram, like one taken at a doctor’s office.
- If you’d like to print or save results, scroll down, tap All Hearing Test Results, and then tap Export PDF.
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Hearing test results using AirPods Pro 2. (Apple)
Transforming AirPods into clinical-grade hearing aids
If the test indicates mild to moderate hearing loss, you will be prompted to enable the new hearing aid feature. This Hearing Aid mode is pretty groundbreaking. It essentially turns your AirPods Pro 2 into a clinical-grade hearing aid. Using Apple’s H2 chip and advanced computational audio technology, it enhances sound clarity in real time. Let’s learn how to set up hearing assistance and turn on the hearing aid feature.
- While wearing your AirPods Pro 2, tap Hearing Assistance in your AirPods settings on your iPhone.
- You can start a new hearing test from here or select results from a test you’ve already taken.
- We’ll tap Use a Prior Test Result.
- Answer the questions on the Provide Some Details screen.
- Scroll down and tap Next.
- Now, select a compatible Hearing Test result.
- Then, tap Next, and the results and recommendations from your selected test will appear.
- If your test indicates mild to moderate hearing loss, tap Set up Hearing Aid and follow the prompts.
- When Hearing Aid is ready, tap Turn On Hearing Aid and tap Done.
Once the Hearing Aid feature is on, it’s saved to your AirPods Pro 2, so make sure that you don’t share your AirPods with anyone. Also, keep in mind that it might take some time to get used to the adjustments based on your personalized hearing profile. You can make additional changes in Control Center at any time. Here’s how:
- Tap Hearing Assistance in your AirPods settings again and customize your Hearing Assistance settings.
- If you tap Adjustments, you’ll find options and sliders to help you further adjust the Hearing Aid feature.
- Plus, Media Assist is on by default, which automatically improves the clarity of music, phone calls and FaceTime calls.
Advanced hearing protection
The new Hearing Protection feature is designed to safeguard your ears from loud noises in daily life. It actively adjusts to sudden loud sounds, protecting your hearing in noisy environments like concerts or even during your daily commute. What’s really cool is how Apple has packaged all of this — hearing test, hearing aid, and noise protection — into one seamless experience.
Advanced hearing protection with AirPods Pro. (Apple)
Beyond AirPods: Professional-grade hearing solutions
Now, if the test indicates mild to moderate hearing loss, as we mentioned, you’ll be able to use the AirPods Pro 2 as a hearing aid. However, if you have more severe hearing loss, you may need a product which is much better for the hearing-impaired.
Kurt’s key takeaways
This Apple update to the AirPods Pro 2 is a pretty big deal in the world of hearing health. By making these tools so accessible, Apple’s potentially changing the game for millions of people who might have otherwise ignored their hearing health. It’s exciting to think about how this could lead to more people taking care of their ears and catching hearing issues early on.
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To achieve this, the CGO Compact is fitted with small 20-inch wheels, folding pedals, and a handlebar fitted with a twistable stem to create a slim, wall-hugging profile. The adjustable steering column and low-step through frame also make it suitable for a wide range of rider heights, so it could be a good shareable e-bike for families. And its MIK HD rear carrier system is good for hauling up to 27kg (almost 60 pounds) around town, with mounting points for additional accessories like a crate or child seat.
Tenways might not be a household name globally, but the Chinese e-bike company headquartered in the Netherlands is making a name for itself in Europe thanks to aggressive pricing, sleek designs, and over 1,500 shops and service centers. And while the CGO Compact’s €1,999 (about $2,365) price tag isn’t cheap, it’s well below the €2,681 average for European e-bikes.
The company does sell e-bikes in the US, but the CGO Compact is only for sale in Europe as of today. It features a 250W rear-hub motor connected to a Gates Carbon belt drive for maintenance-free propulsion. It promises a range of up to 100km from its 500Wh removable battery, but its single-speed drivetrain produces only 45Nm of torque so it’s best suited for relatively flat cities. If your commute does stray from asphalt then the suspension seat post should help absorb bumps. There’s also an integrated torque sensor to ensure the smooth delivery of pedal-assisted power, and Tektro hydraulic disc brakes should keep any sudden stops under control.
The CGO Compact lives up to its name regarding size, but it’s not all that lightweight. Stripped down it weighs 19.8kg (almost 44 pounds), or 22.1kg (almost 49 pounds) with all the accessories you’ll want in wet urban environments. That makes it heavier than many full-sized e-bikes, even from Tenways, and less versatile than the excellent 20-inch Brompton G foldable which also weighs less but costs more than twice as much.
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