AirPods Pro 2 lets you access iOS 18.1 hearing aid feature – here’s how it works

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With the iOS 18.1 update, Apple gave AirPods Pro 2 owners access to a new “hearing aid” feature for the first time. This feature allows the device to amplify sounds, making it easier to hear conversations and navigate different environments.

Apple hopes this addition will allow users to manage their hearing health in a convenient and intuitive way, transforming everyday experiences into clearer, more engaging interactions. Apart from the hearing aid feature, iOS 18.1 offers other useful features such as summarizing audio notes and transcripts of telephone conversations, sending Smart Answersand long-awaited Cleaning tool, Apple’s answer to Magic Eraser.

This update underscores Apple’s commitment to supporting users with hearing and accessibility challenges. In this guide, we’ll show you how to enable the hearing aid feature on AirPods Pro 2. Let’s dive in!

1. Open your hearing aid settings.

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Go to Settingsthen select AirPodsand press Hearing assistance. Make sure you are wearing AirPods.

2. Use your results

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Tap Use the results of the previous test use any previously performed hearing assessments. Then, answer the questions displayed on the screen And click Next.

3. Select a compatible hearing test result.

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Select the hearing test result that suits you with your current needs and click Next continue.

4. Set up your hearing aid

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If your result shows that you do have mild to moderate hearing loss, Tap Adjust your hearing aid and follow the prompts. When you’re ready click “Turn on hearing aid” to activate this feature.

5. Complete setup

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Finally, click Done to complete the setup process and start using the hearing aid function!

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Now that you’ve learned how to pass Apple’s hearing test, why not explore other features in iOS 18.1? If you want to make the most of your moments, learn how to create a keepsake movie with Apple Intelligence. For assistance with documents and messages, Writing tools are one of the most useful features of Apple Intelligence. That’s what she can do.. For lesser-known functions, see: iOS 18 Notes just got a major overhaul—here’s how to use it.