Modern hearing aids are incredible pieces of technology that enhance hearing and listening more than hearing aids of generations past. Even better, modern innovations can do even more than just help you hear. Hearing aids in 2026 are crucial components of health and well-being, as well as efficient partners in your daily life.
Technology You Should Know About
We’re so excited about recent innovations in hearing aid technology. Here are a few that we’re particularly interested in.
AI Sound Processing
While hearing aids have been capable of automatically adjusting to your surroundings for a few years now, artificial intelligence makes this capability even more powerful. AI can learn how you listen, remember your preferred volume and tone balance for each environment, automatically focus on speech and suppress background noise. AI hearing aids do not merely react; they predict what you need next. They bring sound that feels natural, balanced and completely personal.
Hearing Aid Apps
All hearing aid manufacturers have apps that connect with their hearing aids: myPhonak, Oticon Companion and My Starkey, to name a few. These apps connect your hearing aids to your phone (wirelessly!) and turn your phone into a remote control. Use the app to control volume, pitch settings, background noise reduction and listening programs, all without reaching up to your ear to fiddle with the earpiece.
Streaming
Taking phone calls, listening to podcasts and watching TV have never sounded better. Bluetooth® technology connects your hearing aids to any device, streaming audio directly into your hearing aids for seamless streaming.
Health and Fitness Tracking
Hearing health is only one part of your overall health. Tiny motion sensors and biometric sensors inside your hearing aids can track key wellness indicators, such as steps, movement, activity level and even heart rate. Your hearing aids can contribute to a holistic, healthy lifestyle with these features.
Talk to Your Audiologist
If these features are as exciting to you as they are to us, then come see us to discuss an upgrade. Call San Diego ENT today to make an appointment.