AirPods Pro 2: Can Apple Redefine Hearing Aids? - Audiologists React

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  • @sherryolstein6419
    @sherryolstein6419 Місяць тому +17

    To add to my previous comment, I have the first generation AirPods Pro 2 and did my first hearing test with them. I then activated the hearing aid function. The AirPods were great. Because the battery lasts up to 6 hours before charging is needed, after one week I bought the second generation AirPods. Now I change them as needed and the case can charge several times for a total of 30 hours a day. In March I spent $7000 for Oticon prescription hearing aids. I like my Apple AirPods better.

    • @californiadreaming567
      @californiadreaming567 25 днів тому

      @@sherryolstein6419 they have noise cancellation to hear speech. I am just amazed for $300 how good the iPods are. I have had issues with my left Phonak and sent it back 5 times but it’s never really fixed. I can’t wear the iPods because my ears are too small and they fall out. Maybe someone else can weight in

  • @rustytrails1676
    @rustytrails1676 Місяць тому +4

    Thanks great information. I got the AirPods 2 I have bad hearing it help so much with talking to people one of the best information out there I lean even more about them

  • @simpsonken178
    @simpsonken178 Місяць тому +9

    As a person who worked in audio engineering I can only describe current hearing aids as Stone Age technology. I believe that Apple will force the hearing aid industry to make the transition to this century.

    • @Davidtuscano-f6o
      @Davidtuscano-f6o 16 днів тому +1

      I believe it!

    • @itsm3th3b33
      @itsm3th3b33 12 днів тому +1

      Hopefully that transition happens in this century. 😜

  • @buzzbair2
    @buzzbair2 15 днів тому +2

    Great videos! Thanks for putting it out.

  • @BobbieGWhiz
    @BobbieGWhiz Місяць тому +9

    Can you make a shorter version? Who has time to listen for over an hour to get a few possible pearls? Have you tested them on hearing impaired patients?

    • @hearingandbalancedoctors
      @hearingandbalancedoctors  Місяць тому +3

      @BobbieGWhiz Thanks for the suggestion, the video is pretty long 😂. And yes, we've tried it on just a couple of hearing impaired patients. The results were mixed: hearing was improved, but not as much as with prescription hearing aids. And people were hesitant to wear them in public as they felt like others perceived them to be listening to music or podcasts and avoided talking to them.

    • @hearingandbalancedoctors
      @hearingandbalancedoctors  Місяць тому +5

      I also wanted to add that we'll be dividing this video up into shorter clips soon, as well as adding what we've been learning from our in-house trials we've been doing 😀

    • @ricklevitt2650
      @ricklevitt2650 Місяць тому +4

      I have nerve deafness from the mumps in my left ear. Mild hearing loss of my right ear love the AirPod Pro 2’s simply amazing! I have tried different OTC devices over a period of time. These are so clear and love the different features! Thank you for your detailed review.!🥰

  • @californiadreaming567
    @californiadreaming567 Місяць тому +6

    They work fantastic for $300 and I have moderate to severe hearing loss. I also have $4,000 Phonak which are better but I think you should try the $300 ones first

    • @cherylmast
      @cherylmast 25 днів тому

      So Phonak is better than the airpods? I have hearing loss in both ears and use hearing aids but I still can’t hear conversations with lots of noise in the background,like restaurants, crowds. How do the airpods work for this?

  • @Mike_The_Hog_A_Nator
    @Mike_The_Hog_A_Nator 27 днів тому +1

    I was injured in an Explosion in 97' and I just got the Samsung Pro 3's & they help a lot with my left ear hearing loss when in Ambient Mode..

  • @PC-oz7tz
    @PC-oz7tz Місяць тому +1

    Useful video...thanks

  • @alexgray1905
    @alexgray1905 12 днів тому +1

    Actually I believe the Apple software will accept the results of a calibrated "professional" hearing test and it will adjust the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) software to the "professional" hearing test diagrame.

    • @hearingandbalancedoctors
      @hearingandbalancedoctors  12 днів тому

      @@alexgray1905 Yes, this is correct. You can load a professional audiogram into your phone and use it to program the Air Pods Pro 2s for a more accurate fit

  • @pgprentice
    @pgprentice 2 дні тому

    How does the Apple test done in an acoustic chamber compare to the regular test in the same environment?

    • @hearingandbalancedoctors
      @hearingandbalancedoctors  2 дні тому

      @pgprentice Great question! These are exactly the type of things we're evaluating right now. Stay tuned!

  • @sherryolstein6419
    @sherryolstein6419 Місяць тому +1

    The AirPods Pro 2 first generation (lightning port) work as hearing aids as well. The 2nd generation has better sound, but both versions allow the hearing aid function.

  • @mommat1306
    @mommat1306 6 днів тому

    I have the AirpodsPro1 and when the software updated on my old iPhone10 we got the hearing aid functionality too! So it’s not true to say it’s ONLY the Pro2. However, I don’t know if the functionality is quite as good. I am curious to know if there is a considerable difference. I did the hearing test (and the results of my more recent test at Costco were about the same) and then set up my AirpodsPro1 with the adaptive enhanced sound and the hearing aid mode on. It really works! For the first time in a long time I could hear birds sing in the trees on my walk. And I really enjoy the ability to trigger the noise canceling ear protection in loud environments. The tech at Costco really wanted to sell me the Phillips 9050, but I think for now the AirpodsPros are doing a pretty good job. I do want to know if moving to the Pro2 would be worth it. At only $189, it might be worth exploring? I will say that sound quality is AWESOME with the AirPods, maybe not so much with hearing aids.

    • @makb5354
      @makb5354 3 дні тому

      Interesting. I have to check my spouse’s Previous generation.

  • @davidnagy510
    @davidnagy510 Місяць тому

    My understanding is that you can change the different modes by just single double or triple taping on the head set it self

  • @Andy.Moore.AndysTreasureTrove
    @Andy.Moore.AndysTreasureTrove Місяць тому +1

    I wear Jabra hearing aids that I got at Costco, but I'm still challenged in noisy restaurants. Would it help if I used the AirPods Pro 2 at the same time I have my hearing aids in? Currently, when I want to listen to music I use an older model of AirPods and it sounds fine. It also fits fine because the AirPods hang on the ear rather than pushing into the ear canal. The AirPods you reviewed look like maybe they go into the ear canal so I'm not sure if one could simultaneously wear over-the-ear hearing aids and the new AirPods Pro 2 simultaneously. Is it possible and useful to wear both the iPod pro 2's plus my hearing aids as I do now with the earlier version of AirPods? Both for listening to music and also for using the hearing aid functions of the new AirPods Pro 2? Thank you!

    • @hearingandbalancedoctors
      @hearingandbalancedoctors  Місяць тому +1

      @Andy.Moore.AndysTreasureTrove Great question! The AirPods Pro2 are not designed to be worn simultaneously with hearing aids. However, if your hearing aids sit behind your ear and are an "open fit" the new Air Pods will probably fit about the same as your old Air Pods. It might be worth experimenting with to see what you think. You'll have to let us know!

  • @MrAjayz
    @MrAjayz 29 днів тому +2

    The big issue is waiting for the medical approval of the device hence, this feature is still not approved in Australia 😮 and a lot of other countries.

    • @hearingandbalancedoctors
      @hearingandbalancedoctors  29 днів тому

      @@MrAjayz That makes sense. With the United States recently approving over the counter hearing aids, it opened the door for companies like Apple to introduce a hearing aid feature. But I'm sure every country regulates that differently.

  • @deannatrois1
    @deannatrois1 Місяць тому +1

    I am in the UK with moderate hearing loss. Was prescribed NHS hearing aids but I listen to things on my windows pc constantly and microsoft hasn't yet got good drivers for hearing aids. I quickly stopped using the hearing aids because wearing them meant I couldn't listen to things on the PC, even with the latest windows drivers. So in a fight between hearing aids or headphones, I went for the headphones. So I don't hear people knocking on the door, my son talking etc. These ipod pro2 sound like they might be a much better compromise. Enable me to compensate for my hearing loss but also to listen to things on my windows pc. Have ordered a pair, will see how they work out. Just wish the charge lasted longer! I could not possibly pay thousands for alternative hearing aids and from my research, the same problem would likely exist. How well they will compensate for my moderate hearing loss, I don't know. Did hear what you said about them only being suitable for low hearing loss. Will update in a week lol. Fortunately I do have an iphone with 18.1.1.

    • @hearingandbalancedoctors
      @hearingandbalancedoctors  Місяць тому

      @deannatrois1 Very interesting! You'll have to let us know what you think. The AirPods Pro 2 are a good option. Another option would be Phonak hearing aids (either the Lumity or Infinio). Phonak hearing aids use traditional Blutooth and would pair to your computer while still functioning as a hearing aid. At any rate, I'm glad you're being proactive about finding good solutions for your hearing loss!

    • @deannatrois1
      @deannatrois1 Місяць тому

      @@hearingandbalancedoctors I have them set up, updated iphone to 18,1,1 but can't see 'Hearing Health' no matter what I do. I also can't get the ipod pro 2 to connect to my pc, (downloaded all latest drivers too including optional ones but I half expected that although MS have recently released updates to the TL drivers which I believe are supposed to help with hearing aids). My iphone is connected, but not the ipods. I have paired the ipods twice to my iphone, just in case something went wrong with the pairing.or bluetooth. I have booked an appointment at the local apple store lol. I was hoping to be able to connect them to my pc so I could use them not only as hearing aids generally but also to listen to films, tv series, on my pc hard drives).
      UPDATE - I have downloaded OS 18.2. Much to my relief, I saw and was able to take the hearing test. It also (before starting the test) told me the buds needed to be positioned differently. It said I had low hearing loss. So now very happy but still can't get my windows pc to connect to the ipods unfortunately. I realise this is due to windows rather than the ipods.

    • @andrewlloyd5489
      @andrewlloyd5489 Місяць тому +1

      @@deannatrois1 the hearing aid option in the uk only comes with the next release of ios 18.2 which is due any day.

  • @joenissan
    @joenissan Місяць тому +3

    That button on the case isn’t needed if you have an iPhone.

    • @jameskelly9457
      @jameskelly9457 28 днів тому

      Thank you! I was about to say the same thing.

    • @jameskelly9457
      @jameskelly9457 28 днів тому

      You can find hearing test in settings afterwords.

  • @Doc.Holiday
    @Doc.Holiday Місяць тому +1

    The Live Listen would also be good to monitor a baby…

  • @stevesobek3651
    @stevesobek3651 13 днів тому

    I think they failed to mention that if your hearing loss is over 60% average it will not let you use them as hearing aids unless you manually change your test results.

  • @Whatnoww
    @Whatnoww 17 днів тому

    Can you guys talk about the balance? For me I returned them cause it felt like they were almost always slightly louder on the right side. Would be nice if an expert could take a look? Because my other earphones don't sound the same. Regards and thanks for the informative video :)

  • @johnwehlitz1340
    @johnwehlitz1340 29 днів тому +1

    Aren’t all OTC hearing aids intended for mild to moderate hearing loss?

    • @hearingandbalancedoctors
      @hearingandbalancedoctors  29 днів тому

      @johnwehlitz1340 Yes. All OTCs, including the AirPods are designed for "perceived" mild to moderate hearing loss. For anything greater, prescription hearing aids are recommended

  • @kvcooks814
    @kvcooks814 17 днів тому

    While these are really interesting to me for my first hearing assist devices, at 6 hours battery they will not last through my 8 hour work day. Also, my job does not allow the wearing of earbuds (I'm sure that an exception would be made for this purpose, but customer and coworker perception would be problematic). So, the search continues for me, but these may work for my husband.

  • @edladendorf2799
    @edladendorf2799 24 дні тому

    Thank you very much for a great video! I have the Airpods Pro 2, and the hearing test said I had moderate loss. I have more loss of high frequencies, while lower frequencies are quite a bit better. My biggest problem is that I feel as though I can hear, but I have a hard time understanding the spoken word. This is more of a problem when women are speaking. There are hearing aid centers locally that are offering a free hearing test. Will a test like this give me a comprehensive test? And does it make a difference if I use an audiologist, rather than a different hearing professional? I can go to either one. Thanks for any info you can provide.

    • @hearingandbalancedoctors
      @hearingandbalancedoctors  24 дні тому

      @edladendorf2799 Thanks for watching! I'm glad you liked the video. I often tell people to avoid the free hearing tests; they may be more interested in just getting you in the door to sell you something rather than really evaluating your hearing. And it won't likely be a comprehensive exam. On the other hand, it will probably give you a good general idea about your hearing loss. My suggestion, though, would be to get the comprehensive evaluation with an audiologist. Good luck on your journey!

  • @plummpj
    @plummpj 15 днів тому

    I'm not at all sure about their assertion that any hearing loss greater than moderate can only be addressed with prescription hearing aids. I have according to the Apple hearing test a severe loss in one ear and a moderate loss in the other. Yet the Airpods Pro seems to work very well for me. Thinking about it, why would any prescription hearing aid be able to do a better job of it than Apple with custom designed processor chips?

    • @hearingandbalancedoctors
      @hearingandbalancedoctors  15 днів тому +1

      @plummpj Over the counter hearing aids are mandated to have limited gain output. By law, they cannot produce enough gain to amplify a hearing loss that is greater than moderate in nature. This is actually to protect the consumer: the last thing you'd want in an over the counter device is to cause damage to the existing hearing by over amplifying. That being said, I have no doubt you still receive benefit from your Air Pods. It's just not ideal for the severity of your loss. Hope that makes sense!

    • @plummpj
      @plummpj 15 днів тому

      But the AirPods Pro require a hearing test before they can be enabled so I don’t see how there could be too much gain. Unlike any OTC hearing aid I’m aware of.

    • @hearingandbalancedoctors
      @hearingandbalancedoctors  15 днів тому

      @@plummpj Many OTCs have that function. But, again, they are all mandated by law to have their output limited

  • @emmaandgeorgie2006
    @emmaandgeorgie2006 19 днів тому

    I currently wear hearing aids and was told that I can't use hearing aids that fit in the ear I been told I would need the ones that sit outside the ear. Anyword if APPLE will make hearing aids that sit outside the ear??

    • @hearingandbalancedoctors
      @hearingandbalancedoctors  19 днів тому

      @@emmaandgeorgie2006 I do not believe apple has plans to make behind the ear hearing aids. But I'm not 100% sure

  • @chilloften
    @chilloften Місяць тому

    What about air pods 4? Do they do the same?

  • @fallononline
    @fallononline Місяць тому +1

    So when will this feature become available in the UK. It’s not currently available.

    • @hearingandbalancedoctors
      @hearingandbalancedoctors  Місяць тому +1

      @@fallononline great question! My understanding is that it will be released in the UK soon, but I don't know the exact date 😅

    • @simonashmead3162
      @simonashmead3162 24 дні тому

      Yep don’t work to uk owners

  • @simonashmead3162
    @simonashmead3162 24 дні тому

    Tell people they don’t work in uk 🇬🇧 as not been approved

  • @petervandijk7533
    @petervandijk7533 Місяць тому +21

    Way too much babbling about unrelated issues, like noise cancelling features on different earbuds 🤷🏼‍♂️ A totally inadequate conclusion at the end. Please guys, make a 15’ minute video about the question: how good are these earbuds as hearing aids for ppl with mild hearing loss.

    • @hearingandbalancedoctors
      @hearingandbalancedoctors  Місяць тому +2

      @petervandijk7533 we're planning on doing shorter videos soon. We're still gathering information about how it works for people with mild hearing loss. Stay tuned and thanks for watching!

  • @Dave-my1we
    @Dave-my1we 11 днів тому

    The hearing test apps have been around for 5 or more years through third parties. If you didn’t know those existed, as doctors, I’m not going to waste my time watching an hour long video.

    • @hearingandbalancedoctors
      @hearingandbalancedoctors  11 днів тому

      @@Dave-my1we We knew that feature existed. But the Air Pods Pro 2 are the first Air Pods that are also marketed as an actual over-the-counter hearing aid. Cheers!

  • @ronniesimpson6080
    @ronniesimpson6080 Місяць тому

    How they look is a big issue

    • @hearingandbalancedoctors
      @hearingandbalancedoctors  Місяць тому +1

      @@ronniesimpson6080 I agree. Many people are embarrassed to wear them as hearing aids in public places in fear that people will think they're listening to music and being rude

  • @tedmartin627
    @tedmartin627 24 дні тому

    Sorry guys. I'm a uy with hearing loss and use hearing aids. Recently, while trying to learn a foreign language, sound production values on UA-cam sites have become a real issue for me. You 2, of all people should be aware of mic placement and the acoustics of the room you're recording in your videos. If I had to rate the sound quality of this video sound wise, I'd give it maybe a 4/10. The fellow on my right😊 sounds less clear. I am really interested in learning about all the latest innovations for people like me, hence I tuned in.

  • @anoyakashi8775
    @anoyakashi8775 9 днів тому

    just tell us, don’t sell, cut off

  • @declanfarrell1476
    @declanfarrell1476 Місяць тому

    Does it work for a person who is deaf in one ear?

    • @hearingandbalancedoctors
      @hearingandbalancedoctors  Місяць тому

      @@declanfarrell1476 it's probably not ideal for someone deaf in one ear. A hearing aid system called a "CROS" or "bi-CROS" would probably be more appropriate

  • @Oldgreycowboy
    @Oldgreycowboy 13 днів тому +1

    I use hearing aids. We have many Apple products. Would I buy Apple pods for hearing aids. NO. Apple is 100% invasive. I would never give them access to any of my life health choices.

  • @davead6578
    @davead6578 Місяць тому +1

    I went to one audiologist for a hearing assessment; some issues were found and she recommended one manufacturer’s 3 models. Prices were: $3000, $5000, & $7000. I went to Costco, picked up an equivalent performance hearing aid for $1275. No complaints at all.

    • @hearingandbalancedoctors
      @hearingandbalancedoctors  Місяць тому +2

      @davead6578 Thanks for sharing your experience. It's always nice to have options. Some people do best with expensive prescription hearing aids, others do best with inexpensive prescription hearing aids, while others do great with an over the counter option like the air pods. I'm glad you found what works for you!

  • @scharkee13
    @scharkee13 Місяць тому

    Apple is not first to market on this feature. Samsung Buds 3 Pro hit the market first. Under accessibility menu and they too will do a hearing test. But for those who use Samsung devices, you can do the same. These launched in July, long before Airpods Pro Gen 2.

  • @TipManToks
    @TipManToks Місяць тому +1

    I think you’ve got a function or 2 wrong ..

    • @hearingandbalancedoctors
      @hearingandbalancedoctors  Місяць тому

      @TipMathewTocs Haha. You're probably right. We're still learning about it. Anything specific?

  • @dancoz5477
    @dancoz5477 16 днів тому

    If you would make this video in Quebec Canada would would be brought in front of a discipline comity of your professional order made-up of three persons and they would fine you guilty of what ever accusations they would dream up. You would lose eventually your right to practice your profession if you insisted in maintaining your position. An Order in Quebec is a lawful skeem invented to protect the public from the abuse/incompetency of some professionnels. Actually its a system copied on the Sicilian 'causa nostra' protection dome aimed in protecting or controlling a profession. For exemple, if you where a MD is the 60-70's promoting that stomach ulcers are caused by bacteria based on clinical studies instead of gastric acids you would loose your right to practice in Quebec Canada. Its that simple: ''l'état providence''🤑

  • @alancriswell3622
    @alancriswell3622 28 днів тому +1

    First 3 minutes you are talking about what was printed on the box! Stopped watching, who has an hour to waste. In reading the comments, your hour could probably be pretty much summed up in your reply to a BobbieG in 2 sentences.

    • @hearingandbalancedoctors
      @hearingandbalancedoctors  28 днів тому

      @@alancriswell3622 You should check out some of the shorter videos we've posted. They're segments of this longer video. Cheers!

  • @RC944jim
    @RC944jim Місяць тому +1

    Guy with the glasses did a great job but the Bobble head guy should have stayed home!! 😂

    • @Doc.Holiday
      @Doc.Holiday Місяць тому +3

      Not exactly quality feedback…