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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
New AirPods Pro 2 firmware now available for iOS 18.1’s hearing health features
Apple is rolling out new AirPods Pro 2 firmware that adds support for the powerful iOS 18.1 additions: Hearing Test, Hearing Aid, and more.
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 iOS 18.1: How to take hearing health test on AirPods Pro 2
As per the latest World Health Organisation report, 1.5 billion-plus people are living with hearing loss globally.
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.
Apple execs talk M4, new AirPods Pro features, more in new interviews
New interviews with Apple executives cover the M4, Apple Intelligence, AirPods Pro 2’s new hearing health features, and more.
How to take the AirPods Pro 2 hearing test
Finally, ensure your iPhone or iPad has the latest software installed. Here are the steps to take to perform the AirPods Pro 2 hearing test. Step 1: Put your earbuds in your ears and make ...
How to Use Apple AirPods Pro 2 as Hearing Aids
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