{"id":1688,"date":"2023-06-16T00:50:42","date_gmt":"2023-06-16T04:50:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advancedhearingga.com\/?p=1688"},"modified":"2023-06-16T00:50:43","modified_gmt":"2023-06-16T04:50:43","slug":"how-to-adjust-the-volume-on-your-hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/advancedhearingga.com\/how-to-adjust-the-volume-on-your-hearing-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Adjust the Volume on Your Hearing Aids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hearing aids are a popular tool for people with hearing<\/a> loss.<\/a> The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that 7.1% of adults aged 45 and over used a hearing aid in 2019<\/a>, and that number is likely only to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re a new hearing <\/a>aid<\/a> user, one of the essential things to know is how to control the volume on your device to get the best listening experience in any environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hearing Aid Volume Can Adjust Automatically or Manually <\/h2>\n\n\n
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Your hearing aid volume should be able to be adjusted both automatically and manually. Automatic adjustments respond to changes in your environment to help you pick up quiet noises or mask background sounds. So, your hearing aids will automatically switch to different settings when you\u2019re enjoying a quiet cup of coffee at home in the morning as opposed to enjoying an evening out with friends at Kimball House.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During your fitting, your audiologist will work with you to make sure these automatic settings work best with your individual hearing needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Make Manual Adjustments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While automatic adjustments are a fantastic hearing aid feature, sometimes you need to make manual changes as well. Many hearing aids offer manual controls shaped like little levers or switches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In general, they are very straightforward. You push the lever up to gradually turn the volume higher and push it down to gradually turn the volume lower. You will often hear a beep each time you adjust the volume in one direction or the other. If you reach the maximum or minimum volume possible, you\u2019ll hear a steady tone letting you know you can\u2019t go any further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting Used to Your Hearing Aid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hearing aids, in general, take some getting used to, especially in the first few days to weeks of having your device. At first, certain sounds may seem overwhelming or sound different than they used to, including your own voice. To get used to wearing hearing aids, keep in mind the following tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n