iOS 18.1 brings new Hearing Health feature

AirPods Pro 2 Hearing Health Features Hands-On
The Apple AirPods Pro 2 hearing health features are finally live. Here's how to accessing the features as well as some troubleshooting tips.
AirPods Pro 2 lets you access the iOS 18.1 hearing aid feature — here’s how it works
Learn how to activate the hearing aid feature on AirPods Pro 2, enhancing your auditory experience with iOS 18.1.
Apple AirPods Pro’s new hearing aid feature could help people face a problem they’d rather ignore
The hearing aid feature is available with AirPods Pro 2 models, and requires an iPhone or iPad to set it up. It starts with built-in tests that will help users determine if they have hearing loss, set up the feature if they do, and set personalized amplification levels.
How to use Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 as a hearing aid
Now that iOS 18.1 is available to the masses, Apple’s new hearing aid feature is ready for use. The tool is one of three hearing health items the company announced alongside the iPhone 16 in September.
Apple Releases New AirPods Pro 2 Firmware Ahead of Hearing Aid Feature Launch
Apple today released a new firmware update for the AirPods Pro 2, with the software available for both the USB-C and Lightning models. The
I did Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 hearing test, and I’m doomed
After years of neglecting loud environments and using AirPods all the way up, performing an AirPods Pro 2 hearing test revealed a harsh truth.
Your AirPods Pro 2 can now work as a hearing aid–here’s how
Start by putting your AirPods Pro 2 in your ears and then open Settings. Tap on your AirPods (near the top of the Settings page) and look for the Hearing Health section. You’ll see options for Hearing Protection, Hearing Assistance, and Take a Hearing Test. Tap that to get started.
The AirPods Pro 2 Finally Receive Its Hearing Health Features
Apple’s much-talked-about hearing health features for the AirPods Pro 2 have finally been released in a firmware update today. Though you can update your AirPods Pro to the latest version to receive the features today, you’d have to wait until October 28, the release of iOS 18.1, to use them.
Apple AirPods Pro’s New Hearing Aid Feature Bridges the Gap in Hearing Accessibility
For now, the hearing aid feature is only available with the AirPods Pro 2 model. Users will need an iPhone or iPad to set it up. The feature setup starts with built-in hearing loss tests to determine whether or not users have hearing loss. If they do, they can then set up their own customized amplification levels.
How to Take a Hearing Test With an iPhone and AirPods Pro 2
If the test on your iPhone shows signs of hearing loss, you have a number of options: At the end of the test you can turn on Media Assist to be used with your AirPods Pro 2, a feature that adjusts audio and clarity levels of sounds based on the test's findings.
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How to take the AirPods Pro 2 hearing test
How to set up and use the Hearing Aid feature If your hearing test recommends using your AirPods Pro 2 as a hearing aid, you will be prompted to activate the feature. Be aware, though, ...
How to Use Apple AirPods Pro 2 as Hearing Aids
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