AirPods as Hearing Aid
A surprise hearing aid in your pocket.
1. AirPods Pro 2 only
$249. Older AirPods don't have this feature.
2. Update iPhone
iOS 18.1 or later. Settings, General, Software Update.
3. Take hearing test
Settings, AirPods. Tap Take a Hearing Test. Quiet room. 5 minutes.
4. Auto-amplify
Mild-to-moderate loss — AirPods amplify voices in noisy places.
5. Conversation Boost
Focus on people in front of you. Reduces background noise.
6. Battery
6 hours per charge. Better than $4,000 hearing aids in some ways. Charge nightly.
Check with audiologist for severe loss. AirPods don't replace serious hearing aids — but help millions.