Hearing aids in 2022 are, basically, tiny supercomputers for your ears. They've come a long way from their big, clunky analog predecessors. With all that new technology wrapped up in a tiny hearing aid what additional features can you look forward to? One of the big ones is Bluetooth for hearing aids! What is Bluetooth? Bluetooth uses high-frequency radio signals to transfer data from one device to another; most commonly used for wirelessly transferring visual and audio information (1). Cell phones, wireless headphones, keyboards, speakers, televisions, cars, and hearing aids, are capable of using these features. Putting it simply, Bluetooth allows different devices to connect with each other, share information, and broadcast that information through their respective features. Bluetooth Features in Hearing Devices In 2005, Starkey Labs launched the first hearing aids with Bluetooth (2). While basic in its function, it was the first time you could stream from another device to the hearing aids. Since then, its capabilities within hearing aids have improved. The Bluetooth chip itself is smaller, allowing the aids to remain discreet. Additionally, direct streaming without the use of an intermediary device is now possible. Previously, you could only use direct Bluetooth streaming with Apple devices. Now, in 2022, you can stream directly through Bluetooth with both Apple and Android phones, as well as other devices like a TV streamer or remote microphone. For this reason, most hearing aids now contain Bluetooth as a standard component. Signia hearing aids, microphone, and TV streamer How to Use It With...