Accessories & Add-Ons (ALDs)

Assistive listening devices, also called ALDs, are additional accessories support for everyday situations. They are different from technology built into the device, but they may work alongside hearing aids to make everyday listening easier.

What ALDs Can Help With

ALDs can provide extra support where distance, background noise, television sound or device handling makes listening more difficult.

Supported Accessories and Add-Ons

TV streamers

Best for television, movies and shared living spaces.

TV streamers connect compatible televisions to compatible hearing aids, sending sound more directly to your ears. This can make television listening clearer without needing to turn the volume up for everyone else.

Remote microphones

Best for simple handling and easier everyday adjustments.

Remote controls can make it easier to adjust hearing aid settings without using a phone app. They may help with volume changes, program changes or simple day-to-day control.

Phone & bluetooth

Best for meetings, conversations, small groups and distance listening.

Remote microphones can help bring a speaker’s voice closer to your hearing aids. They may be useful when distance, background noise or group conversation makes listening harder.

How We Help You Choose

Your clinician can help you understand whether an accessory or add-on may suit your hearing aids, lifestyle and listening needs.

What situations are hardest for you to hear in

Whether your hearing aids are compatible with the accessory

Whether you prefer simple controls or connected features

Whether support is mainly needed for television, conversation, meetings or distance listening

What setup, practice and follow-up support may be needed

Helpful Next Steps

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Not sure where to start?

Call us for guidance, or book a diagnostic assessment to get a clear picture of your hearing and next steps.