What is hearing aid programming?

To understand hearing aid programming, it's important to know how hearing aids work. Each type of hearing aid has its own function and style, but at its core, the device's jobis to enhance sound to compensate for hearing loss. Technology like directional microphones pick up on conversations in noisy settings, while amplifies boost sounds from the digital signal processor and receivers send improved prescriptive sounds into the ear canal. 

Of course, today's hearing aids are more than just basic amplifiers, which are an entirely different product. Hearing aids contain intricate and complex digital features that process sound in a way that allows you to listen more naturally and comfortably. Hearing aid programming enables that comfortable listening, no matter where you might be.

How are hearing aids programmed?

While all hearing aids are programmed as soon as you choose your device, no two hearing aids are programmed exactly the same, given the unique characteristics of each person's hearing loss and lifestyle. With the help of your hearing care professional, programming your hearing aids to meet these preferences is an easy process. Let's explore the steps that you can expect as your devices are programmed.