Hearing Aid Accessories

A remote microphone picks up a voice close to the source and sends it directly to your hearing aids. You might clip it to a spouse's shirt at a restaurant, set it on the table during a family dinner, or hand it to the speaker at a meeting or church group. Because the microphone is near the person talking, their voice comes through clearer than the background noise.

Remote microphones help most in the places hearing aids find hardest: noisy rooms, distance, and echo. Not everyone needs one. If you still struggle in those situations with well-fit hearing aids, ask Dr. Fuchs whether a remote microphone makes sense for your model and your routine.

Most current Widex and Signia hearing aids work with a free hearing aid app from the manufacturer. The app lets you change the volume, switch between listening programs, and check battery levels on rechargeable models. Some apps also let you shape the sound for a particular place, like a busy restaurant or a quiet porch.

Older hearing aids may have fewer app features or none at all, and compatibility depends on your phone. Bring your phone to your appointment and we'll download the app, pair your hearing aids, and show you the controls you're likely to use. If your phone or the app gives you trouble later, call (402) 564-9198.

A captioned telephone looks like a regular phone with a large screen. As the other person talks, their words appear as text, so you can read anything you miss. It's a big help for people who struggle with phone calls even with hearing aids, or who don't wear hearing aids at all.

In the U.S., captioned phone service for people with hearing loss is funded through a federal program, so eligible users often pay little or nothing for the service. Eligibility rules apply, and the phone needs a working phone line or internet connection. Ask us about captioned phones at your next visit, and we'll explain your options and next steps.