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Using Hearing Aids With Phone Calls and TV: What Helps?
Many people find that phone calls and watching TV are two of the trickiest everyday situations with hearing aids, even after getting comfortable with them elsewhere. A few simple adjustments and habits can often make a noticeable difference.
Why Phone Calls Can Feel Harder
Phone audio often has lower sound quality than in-person speech and lacks visual cues like lip movement, which can make calls feel harder, especially when there's background noise in the room.
Simple Things That Can Help With Calls
Positioning the phone correctly, using speaker mode in a quiet room, reducing background noise, and asking the other person to speak a little slower can all help before relying on any device-specific accessory features.
Getting More From TV at Home
Sitting a little closer, using subtitles, and checking whether your specific hearing aid model supports a direct TV connection can improve clarity. Connectivity options vary by hearing aid brand and model, so it's worth asking at your next visit.
When to Ask for a Programming Check
If calls or TV still sound unclear after trying these steps, the hearing aid's settings may need adjustment. Dr. Murli Singh and Sarthak Nehra can review and reprogram devices to better suit specific listening situations.
Book a Hearing Aid Follow-Up
If phone calls or TV are still difficult with your hearing aid, contact Sarthak Hearing Care for a follow-up and programming check. Call: 9625554548 / 9891242568
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ANSWERS FOR PATIENTS & FAMILIES
Using Hearing Aids With Phone Calls and TV: What Helps? FAQs
Why is it harder to hear on the phone with hearing aids than in person?
Phone audio has lower sound quality and lacks visual cues like lip-reading, which can make calls feel more difficult, especially in noisy surroundings.
Do all hearing aids connect directly to the TV?
This depends on the specific hearing aid brand and model. Ask Dr. Murli Singh or Sarthak Nehra at your next visit about what your device supports.
Can hearing aid settings be adjusted specifically for phone calls or TV?
In many cases, yes — programming can be adjusted to help with specific situations such as phone calls or TV. A follow-up visit can help assess this for your device.