The US FDA recently (August 17, 2022) passed the OTC Hearing Aid Act, which means that in the near future, some hearing loss patients can easily access low-cost hearing solutions.
Low cost hearing enhancement solution
Listen to the latest MobileEars from AS!
It’s a free iOS app that helps people with mild to moderate hearing loss hear clearer sounds while watching TV or in meetings.
(Note: MobileEars are similar to over-the-counter “personal sound amplification devices,” not hearing aids, nor are they a substitute for hearing aids.)
All it takes is an iPhone and a pair of headphones, no other hearing devices or complex hearing tests
Everyone has access to hearing aids
The app can also be used in a non-internet environment, combining the analysis results of hearing thresholds with the user’s hearing characteristics to personalize clear and loud sounds for the hearing impaired.
Users can adjust the sound on the software to suit their current environment, whether it’s a one-on-one conversation or watching TV.
Using this software, there is no need to visit an audiologist. According to reports, Mobile Ears has high speech clarity, noise reduction and other features, which can eliminate unwanted background noise to ensure that users can hear clearly.
Mobile Ears uses the phone’s own microphone and signal processing power, combined with consumer-grade headphones, to have a self-regulating “hearing aid”.
Because there is currently no Chinese adaptation version of the software, but its English version can be downloaded from the App Store. (Android phones are not supported for the time being)
How to use Mobile Ears:
Please check it, and the experience of using the software is attached at the end of the article.
How to use Mobile Ears, download from the iTunes App Store
Tip TIP:
When using the APP, you can place your phone on the table or in front of the user.
Unlike traditional hearing aids, Mobile Ears does not require sound setup and adjustment under the guidance of an audiologist. It also works in a netless environment.
Overall, this software is an over-the-counter “personal sound amplification device”, which is still worth downloading. Although it is far from the function of professional hearing aids and cannot replace hearing aids, its sound amplification function is still commendable.