What are the best hearing aid features?

Some optional features of hearing aids improve your ability to hear in specific situations:

• Noise reduction. All hearing aids have some amount of noise reduction available.
• Directional microphones.
• Rechargeable batteries.
• Telecoils.
• Wireless connectivity.
• Remote controls.
• Direct audio input.
• Variable programming.

What does CIC hearing aid mean?

Completely-in-canal
Completely-in-canal (CIC) hearing aids are the smallest of all the hearing aid options and distinct from other possibilities because they are custom fitted to the inside of your ear canal to amplify sounds in people with mild to moderately-severe hearing losses.

Can I tune my own hearing aid?

It is very doable if you have the will and are not afraid of trying new things. There are several advantages of doing it yourself instead of going to an audiologist: You can fine tune your hearing aid until you are completely happy. You can make some adjustments, try it out for a few days and adjust again.

What is the difference between CIC and ITC hearing aid?

In-the-canal (ITC) hearing aids sit inside of the canal in a lightweight plastic shell and are custom made to fit the wearer’s ear canal. This style also comes in a completely-in-the-canal (CIC) form that is smaller and even less visible.

How far into the ear canal should a hearing aid go?

The earpiece should point towards the ear canal opening. 3. Gently push the earpiece into your ear canal until the thin tube sits close against the side of your head.

Why does my hearing aid keep playing a tune?

The hearing aid will do this each time it starts up or reboots itself, and this is normal if this happens only when the battery is first engaged. This is indicative of a circuit malfunction if the hearing aid continues to play the jingle in the absence of you initiating a reboot.