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Hearing Aids and Cell Phones Compatibility - Frequently Asked Questions

Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Aug 12, 2015


Frequently Asked Questions

1. Whom should I consult while buying a cell phone if I am using a hearing aid?

You should inform the cell phone sales person if you are wearing a hearing aid to make sure you get a phone that is hearing aid compatible. You can also consult your audiologist to make sure that the hearing aid will be compatible with the cell phone.


2. How do I know if a cell phone is compatible with my hearing aid?

The product label on the cell phone will indicate if the phone is compatible with a hearing aid. A cell phone -hearing aid combined score also helps to indicate clarity. However, each person's experience with the phone is different, and therefore, it is necessary to try the phone before you buy it.

3. Do cell phones compatible with hearing aids look different from other phones?

No, cell phones compatible with hearing aids look similar to other phones available in the market.

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