How Do You Use A Cell Phone As A Hearing Aid?
Two accessories–when combined with a Bluetooth cell phone–enable you to use the same earpiece as a hearing aid or a cell phone. In 2006 the Aliph company developed a hands-free cell phone earpiece that can also be used as a hearing aid. The technology boosts all the same features a high-tech digital hearing aid offers, at a fraction of the cost. This type of personal amplification device can be purchased at electronics stores and is compatible with most major brands of Bluetooth-enabled cell phones. Hearing aid manufacturers have also developed Bluetooth compatible hearing aids. The first was released in 2005 by Starkey Laboratories. This technology allows you to use a highly advanced digital hearing aid as a Bluetooth cell phone earpiece. Confirm that your cell phone is Bluetooth-compatible. If you’re unsure, contact the cell phone company for information regarding your phone’s capabilities. Visit a local cell phone retailer to inquire about the earpiece by Aliph. The retailer can t
