Hearing — assistive technology
Products for people who are deaf or hard of hearing — hearing aids, assistive listening systems, amplified phones, captioned devices, and alerting systems that translate sound into visual or vibrating signals.
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A starting set that shows the range, from simple tools to specialist devices. Not a ranking, and not a recommendation for any one person.
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Google Live Transcribe
Free
This feature turns speech into on-screen captions on an Android device, so you can follow along with videos, podcasts, phone calls, video calls, and audio messages without needing to hear them. Captions are made on the device itself, and they are not saved or sent anywhere. On some phones, including Pixel models, you can also type replies during a phone call and have them read aloud to the other person. That call feature only works in your current language, and it doesn't translate. Expressive captions, which show tone and non-speech sounds, need a recent Android version and are limited to certain English settings.
Verified 3 days agoReady to useFree live captions of conversations, calls, and videos on Android phones—works without internet.
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AirPods Pro 3
$249.00
AirPods Pro 3 are wireless earbuds from Apple with active noise cancellation, plus a Hearing Aid feature that now includes automatic Conversation Boost, which helps you pick out the voice in front of you. A Transparency mode lets outside sound in, and Apple says battery life in that mode is 67% longer than before. You get up to 8 hours of listening with noise cancellation on one charge. Touch controls handle play and volume, and they are rated IP57 for dust, sweat, and water. These are consumer earbuds with a hearing aid feature built in. Hearing Aid and Live Translation are available only in select languages and regions, so check availability where you live first.
Verified 4 days agoSetup with instructionsEveryday earbuds with built-in hearing aid features and conversation boost for noisy places; needs an Apple device.
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Pocketalker 2.0
$250.00
The Pocketalker 2.0 is a small, pocket-sized personal amplifier. It makes the sounds closest to the listener louder and helps cut down on background noise. You plug in an earpiece, put the microphone near the voice or sound you want to hear, and set the volume. It's made for one-on-one talks, small groups, TV listening, and conversations in the car, and it works with or without hearing aids. A built-in telecoil (t-coil) lets it pick up the signal in venues with hearing loops, and it can pair with neckloops and telecoil-equipped hearing aids. The package includes earphones, stereo headphones, a plug-in microphone, and batteries, so you can start right away. It runs on AAA batteries, with up to 105 hours of battery life, and optional charging kits are sold separately.
Verified todayReady to useMakes nearby voices louder through headphones—good for one-on-one talks, car rides, or TV.
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Serene Wireless TV Headphones
$109.95
These wireless headphones let you hear TV dialog more clearly at your own volume, so the rest of the room isn't stuck with the loudness. A transmitter and charging dock connects to the TV or cable box, and the sound plays through both the TV speakers and the headphones at once. They're built to make voices easier to pick out, and volume is set with buttons on the side of the headphones. The headphones work up to 330 feet from the transmitter and run about 8 hours after a 3-hour charge. They're a good fit for someone who struggles to follow TV speech but doesn't want the whole house to hear it.
Verified todaySetup with instructionsHear the TV at your own volume while everyone else keeps theirs.
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CapTel 2400i Telephone
$75.00
This is a captioned phone that shows the words of a call on a large touchscreen while you listen, so you can read along with what the other person says. It amplifies sound by up to 40 dB, has a built-in answering machine, and lets you dial by tapping pictures. You can also pair a Bluetooth headset, neckloop, hearing aid, or cochlear implant for clearer sound. It needs both a phone line and an internet connection, and the captions come from a free service that works on calls within the United States only. It cannot pair with a cell phone.
Verified 4 days agoSetup with instructionsShows word-for-word captions of phone calls on a large screen; captioning is free, needs internet.
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Clarity Amplified Trimline Phone, 26 dB
$49.95
This corded trimline phone has the dial built into the handset and boosts incoming voices by up to 26 decibels. You also get a large backlit keypad, a loud ringer, and a bright visual ring indicator, so it works for someone with low to moderate hearing or vision loss who wants a phone with no confusing extras. The keypad has a tactile mark on the 5 key to help you find your place by touch, and the controls stay simple: flash, mute, and last number redial. It is hearing aid compatible and draws power from the phone line, so there is no adapter to plug in. The handset is attached by a cord, so it can't get lost, and the phone sits on a desk or mounts on a wall.
Not recently verifiedReady to useA plug-in landline with a louder handset and bright ring light, for mild to moderate loss.
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Sonic Bomb Alarm Clock and Bed Shaker - Black
$54.95
The Sonic Bomb is an alarm clock built for people who may not wake to sound alone. It combines a loud, adjustable alarm tone (up to 113 dB) with pulsating lights and a separate bed shaker that slides under the mattress or pillow and vibrates. It has two alarms, snooze and alarm lengths you can set from 1 to 59 minutes, and a five-level dimmer for the display. A test mode lets you try the shaker and alarm before relying on them. The clock keeps time and alarm settings through a power outage using a 9V backup battery, which you need to buy separately.
Verified 2 days agoReady to useA very loud alarm plus a bed shaker under the mattress, so you wake on time.
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Krown LookOut Wireless Doorbell & Light Flasher for Deaf
$61.19
This wireless doorbell set sends a signal from a push button to a receiver that can flash a bright LED, play a chime, or do both. That means someone who can't hear a standard doorbell can still tell when a visitor arrives. The receiver pairs with up to two transmitters, and you can give each one its own chime or choose between a slow and fast flash pattern, so you can tell a front door from a back door. The signal reaches up to 1,000 feet in direct line of sight, and the chime goes up to 90 dB for households with some hearing. If a transmitter's battery runs low, the receiver lights an indicator so you can replace it in time.
Verified 4 days agoSetup with instructionsFlashes a strobe when someone rings your doorbell—see the alert from across the room.
Step-by-step guide
Hearing loss: building a toolkit beyond hearing aids: A step-by-step guide to hearing assistive technology — hearing aids, assistive listening systems, alerting devices — with borrowing programs, matching, and state funding pointers.
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MEE Universal Bluetooth Audio Transmitter for TV/Audio
$59.99
The MEE Connect plugs into a TV and sends its sound to Bluetooth headphones, so someone can hear the TV clearly at their own volume without turning up the speakers for the whole room. It can stream to two pairs of headphones at once, which works well for two people watching together. It connects through an optical digital cable, RCA, or a 3.5mm headphone jack, so it works with newer and older TVs, and the aptX audio technology keeps the sound in sync with the picture. The battery runs about 9 hours and the range is up to 30 feet. It comes with a charging cable and the audio cables and adapter you need, but you supply the Bluetooth headphones.
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Med-Pat XL-2050 Telephone
$29.95
The Med-Pat XL-2050 is a corded-style desk telephone that adds a flashing light to its ring, so you can see an incoming call as well as hear it. When a call comes in, the ON-OFF button flashes bright red, and so does a ring indicator on the back of the phone. Volume is adjustable, with a volume-plus boost that goes from loud to superloud for easier listening. It's a good fit for someone who misses calls or struggles to hear the person on the line.
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Sonic Alert SBD375ss Dual Alarm Clock with Bed Shaker
$51.90
This dual alarm clock wakes you with a very loud pulsing sound, a strong bed shaker that vibrates, or both together. You set two separate alarms, then adjust the tone, volume and vibration strength to what works for you. It has a large 1.8-inch green LED display with a five-level dimmer, and you can pick your own snooze time (1-30 minutes) and alarm length (1-59 minutes). A battery backup keeps the clock running through a power cut, but the 9V battery isn't included. It alerts by sound and vibration only, so there are no flashing lights.
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Engage Behind the Ear Premium Hearing Aids
$549.99 – $550.00
The Engage is an over-the-counter behind-the-ear hearing aid for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss, sold as a pair you can buy without a medical exam. A free Lucid Hearing app lets you pick a listening program, fine-tune the sound, adjust the left and right aids together or one at a time, and check battery status. You can also stream music straight to the aids from a paired phone or other Bluetooth device. The app comes in separate iOS and Android versions, so you have to choose one when you order.
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AirPods Max 2
$549.00
The AirPods Max 2 are over-ear wireless headphones from Apple with active noise cancellation, which cuts down background sound so you can focus on what you're listening to. A Digital Crown on the ear cup lets you play and pause, skip tracks, answer or end calls, and change volume by turning it, so you don't need to reach for your phone. The memory-foam cushions and knit-mesh headband canopy are meant to spread out weight and pressure, which can matter if you wear headphones for long stretches. Other listed features include Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, and Live Translation; check Apple's page for which devices support them. These are consumer headphones sold as a complete product, not a hearing aid.
Verified 4 days agoSetup with instructions -
Listen Technologies Assistive Listening DSP Value Package
$1,154.00
This package is a complete assistive listening setup for a room. A stationary transmitter sends the sound from a microphone or audio source over radio to four receivers, so listeners can hear it clearly through single earbuds. It has three channels, which means you can run more than one audio feed, and it's built for places like classrooms, theaters, meeting rooms, and training sessions. It also comes with the antenna, a four-port USB charger for the receivers, and a signage kit for venues that need to post notice of listening assistance for ADA compliance. Four receivers is the number included, so a larger space may need more.
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Geemarc Ampli550 Amplified SpeakerPhone W/Caller ID 50 dB
$169.95
The Ampli550 is a corded amplified speakerphone that makes the caller's voice up to 50 dB louder, with tone control so you can shape the sound to your hearing. It rings at 95 dB and has a flashing strobe, so incoming calls are easier to notice. The large 1-inch buttons include 11 memory keys and 3 emergency keys, and the caller ID screen can also speak the number or the caller's name aloud. Audio jacks let you plug in a headset, neck loop, or similar hearing accessory, and a bed shaker can be added for night-time ring alerts, but it is sold separately.
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Serene Innovations RF200 Mobile Phone Signaler
$91.95
The RF-200 is a small desktop signaler that flashes a light when your phone rings or a text arrives. For a cell phone, you set the phone on its cradle and it senses the vibration; for a landline, it works through the included phone cord. Different flashing patterns tell you whether it's a call or a message, and an indicator light stays on to show missed calls or messages. It can also flash for Wireless Emergency Alerts if your carrier sends them, and it has a jack for a bed shaker (sold separately) if you want a vibrating alert at night. It's a good fit for someone who can't count on hearing a ringer. Since the cell phone must sit on the cradle to be detected, it only works while the phone is parked there.
Verified 4 days agoSetup with instructions -
Jabra Enhance Pro 30
Est. $1,500–$3,500
The Jabra Enhance Pro 30 is a hearing aid that uses AI along with your brain's own sound filtering to help you pick out what you want to hear in noisy places. It comes in the smallest AI hearing aid size and other discreet styles. Battery life runs up to 30 hours, or up to 25 hours when streaming. An IP68-rated nanocoating protects it from rain and dust. Through the Jabra Enhance Pro app, you can connect to Auracast broadcasts with a tap. Hearing aids like this are programmed to a person's own hearing loss, so plan on working with a hearing professional.
Verified 4 days agoProfessional setup required -
Sleep Therapy Pillow Speakers
$24.95
These Sleep Therapy Pillow Speakers are two ultra-thin stereo speakers that slide under your own pillow, so music or calming sounds play right next to your ear without disturbing anyone else. Each speaker is about 2.5 inches square and just under an inch thick, and a long cord with an inline volume control lets you adjust the sound from bed. They don't need batteries or power, and the standard headphone-style plug works with iPods, iPhones, iPads, most MP3 players, CD players, and TVs. This is speakers only, so you'll need your own music player or sound source.
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Domino Pro ADA Compliance Device
$999.95
The Domino Pro is a portable listening system that picks up a speaker's voice and sends it to the listener's headphones or earbuds, so speech stays clear in noisy rooms or across a distance. Both the transmitter and the receiver have two microphone types, one that hears all around and one that focuses on a single direction, so you can adapt to the setting and cut background noise. Place the transmitter near the speaker or wear it on a lanyard for one-on-one talks like interviews, check-ins, or bedside conversations. It can also connect to a TV or other media source, so a person can listen at a comfortable volume without changing the room's volume. It is built for organizations such as clinics, schools, and public venues that need a ready-to-use way to support communication.
Verified 4 days agoSetup with instructions -
E814CC Amplified Phone- Answer Machine- Extra Handset
$144.95
The Clarity E814CC is a phone system for people who find regular phone calls hard to hear. It pairs a corded base phone with a cordless handset, and it amplifies sound up to 40 dB, with a boost button and four tone settings so voices come through clearer. The speakerphone allows hands-free calls, and the built-in answering machine plays messages back louder and stores up to 59 of them (about 25 minutes of recording). A large high-contrast Caller ID screen and big-number keypad make it easier to see who's calling and dial. It also has 5 one-touch memory buttons, 9 speed dial buttons, and a 50-entry phonebook. The Caller ID display lights up as a visual ringer, though it adds light to the ring, so it isn't a substitute for a fully visual alert. It can grow to four cordless handsets with additional D703HS units.
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Smoke/Fire and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Notification System with Bluetooth Bridge, Alarm Clock Receiver, and Bed Shaker
$809.80
This bundle watches for both smoke/fire and carbon monoxide, then wakes or warns you in ways that don't depend on hearing. When either alarm transmitter detects danger, the Alarm Clock Receiver sounds off, shows color-coded LEDs, flashes bright lights, and shakes the bed through the included Bed Shaker. A Bluetooth Bridge links the system to the free Bellman Assistant app on iOS or Android without needing Wi-Fi, so phone alerts can reach the receivers too. It suits someone who is deaf or hard of hearing and wants night-time and daytime alerts in one preassembled package. You can add more Bellman transmitters later to cover other household sounds.
Verified 4 days agoSetup with instructions -
Jabra Enhance Max
Est. $3,000–$7,000
The Jabra Enhance Max is a rechargeable behind-the-ear hearing aid built to give strong amplification while keeping feedback (that whistling sound) under control. It includes a Clear Focus feature that narrows in on speech in noisy places, and it supports Bluetooth Low Energy Audio and Auracast broadcast audio, so you can stream from a phone or tune in to public broadcasts. It has a protective nanocoating for weather resistance, and a hearing care professional can swap the microphone filters without sending the aids away. Because it's described as a Super Power model, it's aimed at adults who need more amplification than standard hearing aids provide, and it's fitted and programmed by a hearing care professional rather than bought off the shelf.
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Sound Oasis S-6000 Deluxe Sleep & Tinnitus Therapy System
$199.99
The S-6000 is a tabletop sound machine that plays nature sounds and lets you mix them to build your own background soundscape. It has 288 sound combinations from 48 main sounds and 5 mix sounds, plus three speakers (one is a subwoofer), bass and treble controls, and an AM/FM radio. It can also stream music over Bluetooth or play a phone, tablet, MP3 player or CD through its input jack. You can use it as a sleep aid or as masking sound for tinnitus, and it doubles as a bedside clock with three alarms and a timer that stops after 30, 60 or 90 minutes. For private listening, a headphone and pillow speaker jack is built in. It runs on the included AC adapter, with battery back-up. With this many options, expect some time exploring the menus before you settle on a favorite sound.
Verified 1 week agoSetup with instructions -
KARE Audio TurboScoops
$19.99
TurboScoops are two small scoops that stick to the front of your TV and aim its sound toward the room instead of down toward the stand. They work with TVs that have down-firing speakers, and they need no power or wiring because they just redirect the sound that is already there. This can make dialogue easier to hear without raising the volume for everyone else in the room. They only help TVs with down-firing speakers, so check where your TV's speakers sit before ordering.
Verified 4 days agoReady to use