Entering the Age of Connectivity with Hearing Aids With apps like Skype, FaceTime, and WhatsApp entering the picture, much of our communication is being handled over the phone. However, if you’re a hearing aid wearer, you might feel left in the dust by these developments. This is where Bluetooth connectivity and hearing aid compatible phones will save your day! No matter how old you are, it can be difficult to keep up with every technological advancement. Some entered the mainstream years ago and became standard, while other tech trends came and went. Flip-phones have faded into history, while things like Bluetooth are still used today. However, sometimes keeping up with technology is necessary. Many of us have started learning how to use apps like FaceTime, WhatsApp, Spotify, and Netflix to watch television, stream music, and stay in touch with loved ones. If you are a hearing aid wearer you might feel like it's impossible to utilize these features without hassle, but that's not the truth. Many hearing aids have become more connective to keep up with rising trends. The Need for Connectivity If hearing aids stayed the same forever, they would become dated and hard to use. For this reason, we as a hearing aid manufacturer are constantly upping our game to make sure our wearers are comfortable and satisfied. Existing concepts like better audio quality and noise filters are improved, while newer features like Bluetooth connectivity and Own Voice Processing are built upon. Connectivity has been a focus in recent years, and for good reason. As mentioned above, many people have begun using technology in unique ways. Much of our communication is handled digitally, and things like video calls are easier than ever. We can speak face-to-face without being there in person and enjoy conversations with faraway friends and family members. However, many people with hearing aids have problems taking phone calls, and dislike using headphones and other clunky headsets. Phone reception and audio quality suffer from time to time, and the added hassle of hearing aids can worsen the issue. Smartphone compatibility comes into play here, improving the way you make calls and stream audio. With the proper hearing aids, you can alleviate many of the downsides to using cellphones while wearing hearing aids. The ability to connect your hearing aids with your smartphones and televisions has become a selling point for many people. Many of us use our cellphones every day, why not make it easier? How Hearing Aids Are Keeping Up Connects to smartphones, TV and more Connect directly to either your iOS or Android smartphone or other Bluetooth® enabled devices. Enjoy hands-free calls, TV, music, e- books, podcasts and more. Making the Most of Connective Technology With connective technology, you can make phone calls, stream audio, and use your phone how you want. Whether this involves FaceTiming, making business calls, or chatting with friends and family, having the freedom to use your phone freely is something many hearing aid wearers long for. However, connectivity doesn't stop at your phone. Whether you have age-related hearing loss or have been hard-of-hearing your whole life, it's always worth your time to check out new developments. New technologies might allow you to use your phone, watch TV, and hear the world around you in brand-new ways.