The right hearing aid technology can make the difference between simply hearing sounds and actually understanding conversations in the places where you spend your time. At Shore Hearing LLC, our hearing aid specialists carefully evaluate your hearing needs and matches you with technology that addresses your particular challenges, whether that’s following conversations in busy restaurants or hearing clearly during phone calls.
Your lifestyle should drive your technology choices rather than the other way around. We consider practical factors like your manual dexterity for handling small controls, the environments where you struggle most to hear and the activities that matter most to you. When your hearing aids are properly matched to your needs, you can focus on enjoying conversations and activities instead of constantly adjusting settings or struggling to hear.
Understanding Different Technology Levels
Hearing aids come with different technology levels to match a range of hearing needs and lifestyles. Some devices offer basic sound amplification, while others include features like background noise reduction, automatic adjustments and wireless connectivity. Choosing the right technology level ensures you get the support you need without paying for features you may not use.
Speech Enhancement
Speech enhancement helps make conversations easier to understand by focusing on voices over background noise. This feature allows you to follow discussions more comfortably in busy or noisy environments. It can make daily interactions less tiring and more natural.
Directional Microphones
Directional microphones focus on sounds coming from a specific direction, usually in front of you. This helps reduce distracting noises from other directions and improves your ability to hear conversations clearly.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth connectivity allows your hearing aids to link with smartphones, tablets and other devices. You can stream calls, music or media directly to your hearing aids without extra equipment. This feature makes daily tasks like phone conversations and watching videos easier and more enjoyable.
Remote Controls
Remote controls give you a simple way to adjust your hearing aids without touching the devices directly. You can change volume, switch programs or adjust settings discreetly and conveniently.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Artificial intelligence in hearing aids helps your devices learn your preferences and adapt to different environments automatically. AI can detect changes in noise levels, speech patterns and surroundings, then adjust settings to make listening easier.