10 Features from Your Smartphone-connected Hearing Aids

Modern hearing aids have become more refined in recent years. The most convenient development has been pairing them with your smartphone (Apple iPhone and Android). Here are 10 features that can be used with your smartphone-connected hearing aids.      

1. Instantly make hearing aid adjustments by using the Apple Hearing Controls on your Apple iPhone-connected hearing aids. Apple developed a Hearing Control service that can be easily accessed through the Control Center. Hearing aids that are used with an iPhone allow you to quickly and easily change the volume on your hearing aids or change memories. 
2. Locate your misplaced hearing aids. Smartphones that are combined with Starkey hearing aids, allow wearers to use the Thrive Mobile App which can locate your lost hearing aids. The Find My Hearing Aids feature uses a map, which will show you the last place where your hearing aids were wirelessly linked to your smartphone. If they are in close proximity to you, the app will show when you are getting closer to them.   
3. Hear the responses for “Hey Siri” or “OK Google” directly through your hearing aids. You can ask a question to Siri or OK Google, and then receive a response through your paired hearing aids. You can ask for the weather forecast or locate the nearest bank. Simply ask Siri and listen to her response through your hearing aids. Please note that your smartphone and operating system must be compatible for direct streaming to your Starkey hearing aids.    
4. Hearing Aids that feature a live translation of languages. Starkey’s Livio AI and the Thrive Hearing app provide translations of foreign language, which then stream through your hearing aids in your native language. This will make communication much easier with someone who speaks a different language than you do, which is especially helpful if you are traveling around the world. 
5. You can hear a signal with your hearing aids whenever a calendar update, an email, text or social media alert occurs. In the Thrive Hearing app, you may switch on the alerts. An unobtrusive sound will notify you through your Starkey Livio AI hearing devices. There will be an immediate notification each time there is an important text or calendar update.  
6. Schedule daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly reminders. These reminders can be heard through your hearing aids. Starley’s Livio AI can schedule a reminder via Thrive Mobile App by saying them out loud. Double tap your Livio AI hearing aids and say what you want to be reminded for: “Remind me to take my medication at noon.” At noon, you will hear a reminder in your hearing aids to take your medication. This can be used for any reminders that you may need.
7. Keep track of the number of steps you have taken, how many minutes of exercise you completed and how frequently you stood up each hour. Starkey’s Livio AI devices feature motion sensors that record how often you physically move around. Your steps are counted, and each minute you spend exercising is added up. Your activity can be accessed through the Thrive Mobile App. Keeping track of this information should make you feel more motivated to exercise. 
8. Watch your favorite TV shows and movies, while streaming the sounds directly into your hearing aids. Smartphones have become the most popular form of viewing videos, movies, and TV. When your hearing aids are connected to your smartphone, anything that is viewed on it can have the sound streamed straight into your hearing aids. Your hearing aid devices will automatically shift to a unique streaming memory for excellent quality in sound, for your personal hearing needs. 
9. Stream high quality stereo music to your hearing aids and customize the sound quality. Whenever you want to listen to music, a playlist or streaming service, it can be streamed directly through your hearing aids. Your hearing aids will produce a high quality of sound that is specifically programmed for your degree of hearing loss. Smartphone-connected hearing aids are a great alternative to wireless earbuds!
10. Monitor how often you are keeping your brain stimulated. Studies have shown over and over again that cognitive decline is caused by a lack of socializing with others.  Starkey’s Livio AI hearing aids utilize artificial intelligence (AI) which keeps a record of how often you use your hearing aids, whether you are listening to and engaging in verbal communication and whether you place yourself in a variety of listening environments. This data can be viewed through the Thrive Mobile App. Easy access to this information lets you enhance the benefits of hearing for your brain. ​
    
    

If you, or a loved one, would be interested in a free trial of Starkey’s Livio AI or any of our other hearing aid options, please contact us at Pure Sound Hearing Aids for a free hearing test and consultation.
 
Please be aware that Pure Sound services will only be available by appointment and for essential visits at this time. Essential visits include all appointments that require new hearing aid fittings, repairs and re-fittings. If you need hearing aid service, we ask that you please wait in your car, while wearing your mask, and place your hearing aids in a clean zip lock bag. A staff member from our office will come to your car to get them. If you are having any problems with your hearing aids, or need supplies for your hearing aids, please call us before visiting one of our offices.  

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