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How to take a Hearing Test and turn on the Hearing Aid feature

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If you’re having trouble hearing clearly or want to personalize your AirPods or headphones to your unique hearing needs, your iPhone has built-in tools that can help. In this guide, we’ll show you how to take a hearing test and activate the Hearing Aid feature on your iPhone, step by step. Whether you’re using AirPods, Beats, or other supported headphones, this is an easy and powerful way to boost your audio experience.

What Is the iPhone Hearing Aid Feature?

Apple offers a feature called Headphone Accommodations, designed to enhance soft sounds and adjust certain audio frequencies for your hearing. This is especially useful for people with mild to moderate hearing difficulties.

You can even take a hearing test and use those results to create a personalized audio profile for your device.

Step-by-Step: How to Take a Hearing Test on iPhone

Option 1: Use the Built-In Audiogram (From Apple Health)

  1. Open the Health app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap Browse → Search for Hearing.
  3. Tap Audiogram → Import an existing hearing test if you’ve done one with a health provider.
  4. Once added, your iPhone can use this audiogram to optimize sound output.

Option 2: Use the Mimi Hearing Test App

If you don’t have an audiogram:

  1. Download the Mimi Hearing Test app from the App Store.
  2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the test (takes about 5–10 minutes).
  3. Once finished, tap “Save to Health” to export the audiogram to your Apple Health data.

How to Turn On the Hearing Aid Feature (Headphone Accommodations)

Once your audiogram is in the Health app, follow these steps:

  1. Open Settings on your iPhone.
  2. Tap Accessibility → then Audio/Visual.
  3. Tap Headphone Accommodations.
  4. Toggle the switch to ON.
  5. Tap Custom Audio Setup.
  6. Choose Use Audiogram or manually adjust the settings for voice, music, or phone calls.

Apple will now optimize the audio output across supported devices (like AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, or Beats) based on your hearing profile.

Bonus Tip: Live Listen – Turn Your iPhone into a Microphone

Another amazing accessibility feature is Live Listen, which turns your iPhone into a remote mic and sends sound directly to your AirPods or Beats.

Here’s how to enable it:

  1. Go to Settings → Control Center.
  2. Tap the + next to Hearing.
  3. Open Control Center and tap the Ear icon.
  4. Tap Live Listen to turn it on — now your iPhone will capture nearby sounds and send them to your headphones.

Why Use Hearing Features on iPhone?

  • Enhanced clarity for calls and media
  • Personalized audio tuning
  • Early detection of hearing loss
  • Improved quality of life and communication

Apple’s hearing tools are powerful and user-friendly. Whether you’re just curious about your hearing health or need help understanding speech more clearly, the iPhone can act like a basic hearing aid when combined with AirPods and accessibility settings.

If you want better sound clarity without the cost of traditional hearing aids, this is one of the best solutions available today.

How to remove and replace the ear tips on your AirPods Pro

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Removing the Ear Tips

  1. Grip the silicone tip firmly. Use your fingertips (not the stem of the AirPod) to hold the rubber base of the tip.
  2. Pull gently but steadily. Grip and tug directly outward until the tip snaps off. It should detach with a noticeable click.

Attaching a New or Different-Sized Tip

  1. Select the desired replacement tip. AirPods Pro come with small, medium, and large tips.
  2. Align the oval opening. Match the ear tip’s oval connector with the AirPod’s jet nozzle.
  3. Push until it clicks. Apply gentle pressure until the tip firmly snaps into place—move it slightly to ensure it’s seated.

Checking for a Good Fit

  • Ear Tip Fit Test (iOS):
    1. Connect your AirPods Pro to your iPhone.
    2. Go to Settings → Bluetooth, tap the ⓘ next to your AirPods.
    3. Tap Ear Tip Fit Test, then Continue and press Play. The test confirms if you have a proper seal.
  • Manual check: If sound seems muffled or you experience inconsistent bass, try a different-sized tip for a better seal.

Tips & Care

  • Clean when switching: Gently wipe off any earwax or debris using a soft, dry, lint-free cloth.
  • Replace every few months if tips start stretching or lose their sticky fit—Apple suggests regular replacement for hygiene and sound quality.
  • Keep your set: Always store the removed tips (if clean) in a small case to avoid losing them.

Quick Recap

StepAction
1Pull ear tip straight off
2Match and push new tip on until it clicks
3Test fit using iOS or by feel

Switching ear tips is a simple process that can significantly improve comfort and sound isolation. Need help choosing the right size or troubleshooting fit issues? Just let me know!

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