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Bluetooth Hearing Aids in Pune: Features, Fitting and Cost
Stream phone calls, music and TV straight to your ears, and adjust your sound from an app on your phone. At Prism Hearing, Speech and Balance in Viman Nagar, we help you choose wireless hearing aids that work with your phone, fit them, and let you try them at home, free, before you decide.
Your hearing aids, connected
Bluetooth (wireless) hearing aids connect to smartphones, tablets, TVs and other devices. Take calls directly in your hearing aids, stream music and podcasts, and hear the TV at your own volume without turning it up for everyone else.
A companion app lets you adjust volume and programs discreetly from your phone, and on many models track your hearing and health. Many also allow hands-free calls, with the hearing aids’ own microphones picking up your voice.
Newer models are adding Auracast, a Bluetooth feature that lets venues such as airports and auditoriums broadcast sound straight to compatible hearing aids.
What you can do
Benefits of Bluetooth hearing aids
Clearer calls
Take phone calls streamed directly to both ears for clearer, more comfortable conversations.
Stream audio
Enjoy music, podcasts and videos streamed straight to your hearing aids, your way.
Better TV listening
Hear the television clearly at your own volume using a TV streamer accessory.
App control
Adjust volume, switch programs and personalise your sound from a simple smartphone app.
Helpful accessories
Remote and table microphones help you hear a speaker or across a noisy table with ease.
Stay engaged
Staying connected to calls, media and conversations helps keep your mind active and social.
Bluetooth connectivity and features may vary by device and brand.
A guide to choosing
How to choose the best Bluetooth hearing aids
There’s no single best Bluetooth hearing aid. The right one pairs reliably with your phone, suits your hearing and fits the way you’ll use it. Here’s what we look at with you:
- Your phone. Some hearing aids pair with almost any Bluetooth phone, others work best with iPhone or particular Android phones. Bring yours to the appointment.
- How you’ll use them. Mostly calls, TV, music or online meetings? A TV streamer or remote microphone can help in particular situations.
- Battery. Streaming uses more power, which is one reason many Bluetooth models are rechargeable.
- Style. Receiver-in-the-ear and behind-the-ear models usually have room for streaming. The very smallest invisible hearing aids often don’t.
- Technology level. Direct streaming is often available well below the top of a range. Higher levels mainly add better handling of the noise around you.
What each brand is known for
Bluetooth hearing aids are available across all six brands we’re authorised for, and each has its own strengths:
- Phonak is known for pairing directly with almost any Bluetooth phone, TV or laptop, not just Apple devices.
- ReSound has a long track record in wireless connectivity and a polished app, and newer models support Auracast.
- Most current Signia hearing aids charge overnight and stream from iPhone and many Android phones.
- Oticon pairs direct streaming and rechargeable power with its open, BrainHearing approach to sound.
- Widex is known for natural, low-delay sound that many music lovers enjoy.
- Audio Service offers capable, customisable hearing aids without a premium price.
The right brand for you depends on your phone, your hearing and your budget, and that is what the consultation is for.
Your visit
How we fit Bluetooth hearing aids
Bring your phone, and anyone who helps you with it. Here’s what happens, with no pressure to decide on the day.
1. Consultation and ear check
We ask about your phone, TV and music, and check each ear with video otoscopy.
2. Hearing test
A hearing test shows how much help each ear needs.
3. Matching your phone
We show you suitable models across six brands and check that they pair well with your phone.
4. Free home trial
Make your usual calls, watch TV and stream music at home before you decide.
5. Fitting and pairing
We fit and fine-tune your hearing aids, pair them with your phone and set up the app with you.
6. Follow-ups and care
We fine-tune as you settle in, help with the app and accessories, and handle repairs within warranty using genuine parts.
The consultation and hearing test take about 30 to 45 minutes.
Cost
Bluetooth hearing aid price: what decides it
The cost of hearing aids with Bluetooth depends on more than the Bluetooth itself, and your consultation gives you the exact options.
Technology level
Usually Essential, Standard, Advanced or Premium. Streaming often comes below the top level, and higher levels handle noise better.
Style
Receiver-in-the-ear, behind-the-ear or custom in-ear, to suit your hearing and your ears.
Rechargeable or not
Many Bluetooth models are rechargeable, and chargers vary in what they do.
Accessories
TV streamers and remote microphones are optional extras for particular situations.
One ear or two
If both ears need help, audiologists typically recommend a hearing aid for each.
What’s included
When you buy a hearing aid from us, the consultation, audiometry and video otoscopy are free, as are the trial, fitting and fine-tuning.
Wireless hearing aid prices vary across brands and levels, so after your hearing test we’ll show you suitable options at different price points. Our hearing aid price guide explains what sets the cost.
Questions
Bluetooth hearing aid FAQs
Will Bluetooth hearing aids work with my phone?
How much do Bluetooth hearing aids cost?
Do I need accessories to stream?
Are Bluetooth hearing aids also rechargeable?
Can I try Bluetooth hearing aids before buying?
Hear, stream and connect
Book a consultation and a free home trial of Bluetooth hearing aids at our Viman Nagar clinic. Bring your phone so we can check the match.