What is a Remote Control?

Remote controls for hearing aids can change a number of different settings within the hearing aid itself for ease of use.  For example, it can turn the hearing aid louder, softer, change the program, change the telecoil switch and balance two hearing aids.

Advantages

The advantages of using a remote control are that it gives good control over the hearing aids.  Thus the client can see how to turn the hearing aid down how to turn the hearing aid up and a number of other functions.  The remote also allows a number of different programs within the hearing aid for example to handle loud noise, music and or telephone use.

Disadvantages

The client has to learn how to use the remote effectively.  In order for the hearing aid to be adjusted the client must carry the remote control in certain situations.  Quite often when the hearing aid needs adjustment the remote control has been “left at home”.

Who would benefit?

Clients with arthritis and manipulation problems often do very well with the larger buttons on the remote control.  Clients who like to visualize controls of the hearing aid easily.

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