{"id":506,"date":"2020-10-07T15:56:41","date_gmt":"2020-10-07T06:56:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveunion.com\/ustest\/what-is-the-best-tv-listening-device\/"},"modified":"2021-01-13T16:01:13","modified_gmt":"2021-01-13T07:01:13","slug":"what-is-the-best-tv-listening-device","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveunion.com\/ustest\/hearing-device\/what-is-the-best-tv-listening-device\/","title":{"rendered":"Hear Your TV Better With These Devices!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hearing loss is something that permeates all facets of your life &#8211; that includes<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0your daily tasks and hobbies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those with both a TV hobby and hearing loss, this usually leads to turning the TV volume up. You might feel content just turning up the volume now, but it\u2019s not a great solution. Sound clarity deteriorates as the sound level increases, but more importantly, if your family or friends are watching television with you a loud volume can be very uncomfortable and can even damage <i>their <\/i>hearing \u2014 and you don\u2019t want that!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Luckily there are a plethora of <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">television-specific assistive listening device (ALD) might be able to help you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#What_Is_a_TV_Listening_Device\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> What Is a TV Listening Device?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_Can_I_Hear_the_TV_Better\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> How Can I Hear the TV Better?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Types_of_TV_Listening_Devices\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Types of TV Listening Devices\u00a0<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Wireless_Headphones_for_TV\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.1<\/span> Wireless Headphones for TV<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Loop_Systems\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.2<\/span> Loop Systems<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Wireless_Streaming_Devices_From_TV_to_Hearing_Aids\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.3<\/span> Wireless Streaming Devices From TV to Hearing Aids<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Wireless_Hearing_Aid_Streaming\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.4<\/span> Wireless Hearing Aid Streaming<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#What_Features_Should_I_Look_for_in_a_TV_Listening_Device\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> What Features Should I Look for in a TV Listening Device?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"What_Is_a_TV_Listening_Device\"><b>What Is a TV Listening Device?\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what exactly is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthyhearing.com\/help\/assistive-listening-devices\/headphones-for-tv\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TV listening device<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? As the name suggests, these are devices designed to assist with understanding TV audio. These handy devices include those that boost sound through headphones, stream sound through your hearing aids, or provide closed captioning for your television.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_Can_I_Hear_the_TV_Better\"><b>How Can I Hear the TV Better?\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a few things that you can already do now that might help you to hear the TV better.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firstly, something you might have at some point discussed with your audiologist is hearing aids. Just as hearing aids can help you to hear those around you, they can help you clearly understand the television too. Even better is the fact that many hearing aids you\u2019ll find on the market today come with extensive features, some of which will work on reducing background noise and amplifying signals coming from in front of you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might even be able to program your hearing aids for TV by asking your hearing healthcare professional if they can create a special program in your hearing aids for TV watching. You\u2019ll be able to switch back and forth between programs according to if you\u2019re watching or not.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It requires minimal effort to wear a hearing aid (and a lot of people wear them all the time), but you might find they make a huge difference to your viewing experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes your television audio signal simply isn\u2019t good enough, regardless of your hearing loss or whether you\u2019re wearing a hearing aid.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In these instances, something called \u2018closed-caption television\u2019 allows you to both hear and read speech on the television. Luckily, if your TV screen is larger than 13 inches you\u2019ll be able to access closed captioning (at no extra cost) due to legal requirements set by The Federal Communications Commission (FCC).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To access closed captioning simply press a button on your remote control with a CC icon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Types_of_TV_Listening_Devices\"><b>Types of TV Listening Devices\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If hearing aids alone aren&#8217;t enough or you would rather not use them, several TV listening devices can make <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearliving.com\/hearing\/technology\/watching-tv-and-movies\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">watching TV easier<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and more enjoyable for you, without impacting the experience of others in the room.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of these systems with your hearing aids, but a few can be used without.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Wireless_Headphones_for_TV\"><b>Wireless Headphones for TV<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wireless TV headphones create a direct wireless stream from the television to your ears, eliminating interference from background noises and improving sound clarity. Controls on your headphone allow you to adjust the volume that you can hear (not what is coming out of the speakers for everyone else to hear).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are great if you do not wear hearing aids (but still have hearing loss).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvears.com\/\"><b>TV Ears<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are a popular product that uses an infrared wireless signal. Other devices rely on Bluetooth. Check the connection capabilities of your TV before making a purchase.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en-uk.sennheiser.com\/headphones-assistive-listening\"><b>Sennheiser<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> products are also good alternatives:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sennheiser SET840 -TV RF Stereo TV Assistive Listening Headphones System<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sennheiser SET840 -TV RF Stereo TV Assistive Listening Headphones System 640&#215;640<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Loop_Systems\"><b>Loop Systems<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have an older model of hearing aid, this next option might be for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A loop system is a magnetic field set up around your living room (which must be professionally installed) or in a personal neck loop worn around your neck. It connects to either audio output of your TV set or picks up sound directly from the television&#8217;s speakers to transmit TV audio wirelessly to your hearing aids. It does this through your \u2018telecoil setting\u2019 on your hearing aids, so they must be telecoil compatible (they don\u2019t need to be wireless).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simply turn your hearing aids to the telecoil program when you want to listen to the TV through the loop system.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might even find you can access these loop systems in public buildings and theatres as they grow in popularity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Wireless_Streaming_Devices_From_TV_to_Hearing_Aids\"><b>Wireless Streaming Devices From TV to Hearing Aids<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We previously mentioned that some hearing aid models have specialized TV programs that can improve the clarity of TV sound. This is fantastic and works for lots of people. Nevertheless, some hearing aids are not capable of doing this effectively on their own.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When this is the case, you can purchase wireless hearing aid accessories that work in conjunction with your hearing aids.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019d like to try this, chat with your audiologist or hearing health professional as it\u2019s important to select a system that can function with your specific brand of hearing aid.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Wireless_Hearing_Aid_Streaming\"><b>Wireless Hearing Aid Streaming<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many hearing aids are now wireless meaning they can communicate (via Bluetooth or an FM connection) with devices such as smartphones, televisions, and computers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most wireless hearing aids connect to the television through an intermediary device or accessory which can be purchased through your hearing healthcare professional. Some newer models have the ability to connect directly to a TV, assuming both support Bluetooth connection. If this is the case, then you can ignore any accessories and simply stream directly from the TV to your hearing aid with no additional requirements!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you do your research as a different model is needed for each hearing aid brand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"What_Features_Should_I_Look_for_in_a_TV_Listening_Device\"><b>What Features Should I Look for in a TV Listening Device?\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a few things that you should look for in a TV listening device. As there are loads of different ones to choose from (with each marketing itself as the best), it is useful for you to know a few of the most <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hearingamplifiers.co\/devices-to-hear-your-tv-better\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">beneficial features<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Volume Control<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 all devices should have this control. If you can modify the volume, you can customize the device to your specific hearing level.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Bluetooth <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; this will let you take calls with your listener headset and then switch back to the television after your call.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Range <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 a range of between 10-20 m should be sufficient for most TV watchers, but some devices can give you up to 45m.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Hearing Aid\/Telecoil Compatible<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 you should be aware of this feature if your hearing aid is fitted with a telecoil and you want to use an induction loop.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Transmitter <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 a power source all devices need.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Receiver <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 a hearing aid, headset (headphones), neck loop, or bodypack is worn by you (the listener). Check for rechargeable batteries that charge when the device is not in use.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Headphones <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 these might be wireless and battery-powered, so check how long the operating time and the charging time is for each product.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Warranty <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 a one-year manufacturer warranty is pretty standard with these devices. It will be useful if you don\u2019t like your device and want to return it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>The information in this guide has been written using the following reliable sources:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearliving.com\/hearing\/technology\/watching-tv-and-movies\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.clearliving.com\/hearing\/technology\/watching-tv-and-movies\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hearingamplifiers.co\/devices-to-hear-your-tv-better\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/hearingamplifiers.co\/devices-to-hear-your-tv-better\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthyhearing.com\/help\/assistive-listening-devices\/headphones-for-tv\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.healthyhearing.com\/help\/assistive-listening-devices\/headphones-for-tv<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There&#8217;s nothing worse than watching your favourite show and missing out on important dialogue because of hearing loss. 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