What are hearing aid accessories? all you need to know about them 

This article discusses what hearing aid accessories are, how to choose them, some examples of products.

What are hearing aid accessories?

There is a variety of hearing aid accessories available. Some, such as batteries, earwax filters and cleaning tools, are essential, and these usually come as part of the package when a person purchases a hearing aid. Individuals can also source them from an audiologist or in a store.

Other accessories, such as transmitters and receivers, streaming devices, and charging stations, are optional, but some people may find them useful.

Individuals usually purchase these separately from the hearing aid device itself.

How to choose

How to choose a hearing aid accessory depends on a person’s lifestyle and requirements.

Some people might prefer wireless accessories, as these are more discreet and may be easier to use than products with lots of wires.

Those who are active and participate in physical activity may benefit from purchasing a dehumidifier for their hearing aid. A dehumidifier cleans the device and takes moisture away from the hearing aid to prevent degradation and bacteria growth. Individuals cannot use a dehumidifier while they are using their hearing aids. Some dehumidifiers have LED lights to show when a hearing aid is clean and ready for use.

Usually, a person can only use hearing aid accessories in conjunction with the same brand’s devices. This means that a person may only be able to purchase accessories from the same company that provided their hearing aid.

1. ReSound Multi Mic

A smart and flexible hearing aid microphone

The Resound Multi Mic hearing aid microphone offers a small, flexible solution to let you hear Crystal clear sound up to 25 meters (80 feet) away without having to wear an extra device around your neck.
Place the ReSound Multi Mic horizontally on a level surface, such as the table, and it automatically switches to a mode optimized to pick up the voices of multiple speakers.

Following a conversation between people at the dinner table, in a business meeting or at a presentation in an auditorium can be tough if you have hearing loss. All those voices seem to blend together. The ReSound Multi Mic enhances your hearing and extends your listening range.

For one-on-one situations clip the ReSound Multi Mic on to the clothing of the person you want to talk to and enjoy the conversation, even in background noise.

Placed it on a table, and the Multi Mic turns it into a table microphone making it possible to hear what everyone around it is saying. The Multi Mic also connects to loop and FM systems* and has a mini-jack input for streaming audio from virtually any device with a headphones output.

2. ReSound TV Streamer 2

One of the first indications of hearing loss often occurs when watching television. People living with hearing loss often increase the volume, sometimes to a level that friends or family members find uncomfortable. What’s more, an increase of volume doesn’t always mean an increase in clarity.

With the ReSound TV Streamer 2, you can enjoy watching TV with your family and friends again. ReSound TV Streamer 2 allows you stream crystal-clear stereo sound from the television straight to your hearing aids, which means you will be able to understand every word. Meanwhile, your friends and family can listen at a comfortable volume.

Transform your hearing aids into wireless headphones.

With the ReSound TV Streamer 2, you can enjoy watching TV with your family and friends again. ReSound TV Streamer 2 allows you to stream crystal-clear stereo sound from the television directly to your ears from up to 7 meters (23 feet) away in clear line of sight.

The ReSound TV Streamer 2 turns your hearing aids into wireless headphones with a 7 meters (23 feet) range*. All ReSound Smart Hearing aids and TV models are compatible with the ReSound TV Streamer 2. It can be used for your stereo or computer as well.

With its ease of use and versatility, the ReSound TV Streamer 2 will quickly become a vital part of your home entertainment system. You’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.

3. Premium charger 

Advanced portable charger for rechargeable RIE hearing aid with power bank, has inbuilt rechargeable lithium -ion battery, 3.7 V, 2600mAh, charging time of 3.5 hours which can provide minimum 3 full charges of 2 hearing aids.
easy cleaning and maintenance, comes with LED indicators – indicating the charger battery level and the battery levels of the hearing aids.

Easy charging 

Simply place your hearing aids in the premium charger to recharge while they sleep or rest.

4. Electrical Drying Station

In the generous hygiene chamber the air is evenly warmed via an electrical heating control and a miniature fan
-hearing systems, in-ear-monitoring etc. are freed gently and reliably of condensation and perspiration at a drying temperature of 40 °C (+2°C / -5°C), 104°F (+36°F / -41°F)
-effective contribution to operational safety and the protection of the sensitive electronics and the coating of the components

It comes with the following functions: 

– touch-sensitive operational selection / On / Off button
-1.5-hour mode for regular moisture accumulation
-3-hour intensive mode for great moisture accumulation
-continuous, multi-tiered temperature surveillance
-safety switch-off in case of failure with visual error display
-automatic switch-off after the end of the drying process