{"id":141,"date":"2018-09-10T20:32:35","date_gmt":"2018-09-10T20:32:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caminoent.com\/hearing\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-accessories\/"},"modified":"2021-03-17T14:53:36","modified_gmt":"2021-03-17T21:53:36","slug":"hearing-aid-accessories","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/caminoent.com\/hearing\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-accessories\/","title":{"rendered":"Hearing Aid Accessories"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What are hearing aid accessories?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Hearing aid accessories augment or improve the funcitonality of hearing aids as well as offering standalone capabilities. Wireless acccessories include bluetooth devices like microphones and television headsets. Transmitters and receivers work together to overcome background noise, distance and reverberation, and contribute to a better learning experience. Passive accessories include power adapters and cords and charging stations. Cleaning accessories cover earwax filters and hearing aid cleaning kits.\"\n    }\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What is an alerting device?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Alerting devices hook up to telephones, alarm clocks, doorbells and other electronic devices. They alert you through a loud sound or flashing light, making you aware of an incoming phone call, a visitor at the door, etc.\"\n    }\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How do long do standard hearing aid batteries last?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"On average, batteries last five to seven days depending on the size and style of your hearing aids, your degree of hearing loss, the amount of time your hearing aids are used and your listening environment.\"\n    }\n }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What are the standardized hearing aid battery sizings?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Most hearing aids use disposable zinc-air batteries that are color- and number-coded for easy replacement. The type of battery needed depends on the style and size of your hearing aids and includes: 5 (red), 10 (yellow), 13 (orange), 312 (brown) and 675 (blue).\"\n    }\n }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How long do rechargable hearing aid batteries typically last?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Many rechargeable batteries can provide up to 24 hours of hearing from a single charge. The hearing aid may also include a fast-charging option, which gives users a few hours of immediate use.\"\n    }\n}, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What is an assistive listening device?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Assistive listening devices (ALDs) are portable systems that help individuals with hearing loss communicate more effectively. Unlike hearing aids, which amplify sounds, ALDs work by separating speech from background noise. This allows the person with the hearing impairment to hear more clearly. Some ALDs are used in conjunction with hearing aids, while others work as standalone devices. ALDs are useful in a number of situations, primarily those involving distance, poor acoustics and noisy backgrounds.\"\n    }\n}, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What is an FM system?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"FM systems rely on radio signals to transmit amplified sounds directly to your hearing aid. They consist of a microphone, transmitter and receiver, and are used in a variety of public places such as classrooms, restaurants, movie theaters and churches.\nThe microphone is worn by the person speaking (or placed in close proximity to the sound source) and the signal is broadcast from the transmitter to the receiver, which is tuned to a specific frequency.\"\n    }\n}, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What are personal amplifiers?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Personal amplifiers are essentially small FM systems used in smaller, more intimate settings where radio signals are less effective; they are often used when watching television, traveling by car or spending time outdoors. The microphone is built directly into the unit, and is often directional, allowing you to aim it in the direction of the sound source in order to pick up the signal most effectively.\"\n    }\n}, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What are infrared systems?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Infrared systems work on the same principle as FM systems, but use infrared light instead of radio waves to transmit sound. The transmitter converts sound signals into light and beams those to the receiver, which then translates the light signal back into sound.\nAn advantage to infrared systems is the fact that their signal is unable to pass through walls as it does with FM systems, eliminating competing broadcasts that might hamper the listener and preventing confidential information from being disseminated. They are particularly useful in courtrooms and large movie theaters.\"\n    }\n}, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What are hearing loops?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Hearing loop, or induction loop systems utilize electromagnetic energy to transmit sound directly to your hearing aid. They consist of a sound source (public address systems are popular), an amplifier, a loop of wire and a receiver or telecoil (t-coil), a tiny wireless receiver built into many devices. When you are in close proximity to the loop, you will receive clear sound free of background noise. Hearing loops can be connected to all types of audio sources, and are often set up in public facilities such as airports, churches and lecture halls.\"\n    }\n  }]\n  }\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Despite unparalleled advancements in digital hearing loss treatment technologies, <a href=\"https:\/\/caminoent.com\/hearing\/hearing-aids\/adult-hearing-aids\/\">today\u2019s hearing aids<\/a> still fall short in some settings, such as when there is loud background noise or the source of sound is far away.<\/p>\n<p>Hearing aid accessories are the best way to improve hearing in situations where your hearing aids need a boost.<\/p>\n<p>Camino ENT\u2019s hearing instrument center in San Jose is a great place to discover a wide variety of hearing aid accessories to boost hearing and simplify your life with hearing aids.<\/p>\n<h2>Types of Hearing Aid Accessories<\/h2>\n<h3>Assistive Listening Devices<\/h3>\n<p>Assistive listening devices (ALDs) are a type of hearing aid accessory designed to transmit sounds from their source directly to you. There are three categories of ALDs depending on the technology they use to communicate: frequency-modulated (FM) systems, infrared systems and audio loops. Assistive Listening Devices &#8211; hearing aids accessories &#8211; camino ent &#8211; san jose caSome assistive listening devices are standalone accessories you can invest in at our San Jose hearing clinic, while others are actually built into your surroundings. For example, audio loops are integrated into many local Silicon Valley buildings like movie theaters, convention centers, churches and courtrooms. These loops can connect directly with modern hearing aids that have a \u201ctelecoil\u201d setting.<\/p>\n<h3>Microphones<\/h3>\n<p>Microphones are very small, subtle devices that are designed to be placed near a speaker to gather sound that is then wirelessly streamed directly to your ears. Microphones are helpful when you need to carry on a conversation successfully in a loud environment like a restaurant or sporting event. They\u2019re also helpful in meetings, lectures, <a href=\"https:\/\/caminoent.com\/ear\/pediatric-hearing-loss\/\">classrooms<\/a> and other similar settings.<\/p>\n<h3>Remote Controls<\/h3>\n<p>Remotes offer convenient control over the settings on your hearing aids, so you don\u2019t have to worry about making adjustments to programming, settings or power manually. Remote controls can be small handheld devices kept in a pocket or purse\u2014and certain cutting-edge hearing aids can even be controlled directly through your smartphone using a simple app.<\/p>\n<h3>Batteries<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"hearing-aid-accessories-r\" src=\"https:\/\/caminoent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/hearing-aid-accessories-r-768x511.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"511\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caminoent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/hearing-aid-accessories-r-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/caminoent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/hearing-aid-accessories-r.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>Batteries are the key to operating your device and they\u2019re always important to have on hand no matter where you are. A majority of our San Jose patients use disposable zinc-air batteries in their hearing aids. Recently, rechargeable batteries are becoming a more popular option, though they\u2019re only available for certain devices. No matter what battery type you use, it is probably the most important accessory you\u2019re sure to need day in, day out.<\/p>\n<h3>Rechargeable Batteries<\/h3>\n<p>Rechargeable hearing aids are one of the top most requested features that hearing aid uses are asking for. They free users from having to deal with the tiresome task of changing the batteries, performing daily battery tests and always carrying around extra batteries. Rechargeable batteries are also environmentally friendly as they save users from throwing away nearly 100 hearing aid batteries per year.<\/p>\n<p>The benefits of rechargeable batteries plentiful:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your charger can be your devices\u2019 overnight home so you don\u2019t have to worry about losing them.<\/li>\n<li>You don\u2019t need to worry about having extra batteries on hand.<\/li>\n<li>You will save time and money by not having to purchase disposable batteries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many rechargeable batteries can provide up to 24 hours of hearing from a single charge. The hearing aid may also include a fast-charging option, which gives uses a few hours of immediate use.<\/p>\n<h3>Bluetooth\u00ae Devices<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluetooth.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">Bluetooth<\/a> accessories are various devices that all perform the same basic function. Wireless hearing aid accessories offer unprecedented connectivity between your hearing aids and the many high-tech devices you use each day. Bluetooth-enabled hearing aid accessories let you stream clear, quality sound from your smartphone, TV, MP3 player, entertainment system, computer and more straight to your hearing aids.<\/p>\n<p>Call <span class=\"company-name \">Camino Ear, Nose &amp; Throat Clinic<\/span> at <a href=\"tel:+14082276300\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(408) 227-6300<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Despite unparalleled advancements in digital hearing loss treatment technologies, today\u2019s hearing aids still fall short in some settings, such as when there is loud background noise or the source of sound is far away. Hearing aid accessories are the best way to improve hearing in situations where your hearing aids need a boost. 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