What are the different parts of a hearing aid called?
What are the different parts of a hearing aid called?
A hearing aid has three basic parts: a microphone, amplifier, and speaker. The hearing aid receives sound through a microphone, which converts the sound waves to electrical signals and sends them to an amplifier. The amplifier increases the power of the signals and then sends them to the ear through a speaker.
How do I change my Starkey wax guard?
Removing and replacing Hear Clear wax guards
- Insert the empty end of the yellow application stick into the used wax guard in the hearing device.
- Pull outward on the stick to remove the used wax guard.
- Use opposite end of yellow stick to firmly insert clean wax guard into hearing device.
How do I reset my Starkey hearing aid?
Clear Settings and Reset Device
- Connect and select the desired hearing aid(s) to reset via Get Started.
- Click on the Read Device Settings or Load a Previous Session radio button and then click .
- Click Tools from the Menu Bar.
- Click Clear Settings and Reset Device.
How do I adjust the volume on my Starkey hearing aid?
Slide the volume slider on the right and left hearing aid to adjust individually. Or slide between the right and left volume sliders to adjust both the left and right hearing aids simultaneously. Double-tap anywhere on the sliders to return to the default volume set by your hearing professional.
Can wearing a hearing aid make your hearing worse?
No, hearing aids can not make your hearing worse. Hearing can change at any time whether you wear hearing aids or not. However, research has shown that unaided hearing loss has greater impact on one’s health.
How do I clean the wax out of my hearing aid?
The wax loop or brush from a cleaning kit are the best tools to gently scoop any wax away from the opening of the sound tip. Behind the ear hearing aids come with tubes that can also become blocked with earwax. Remove it, check for any blockages, and remove them with either a small, bendable wire or an air blower.
How do I update the firmware on my Starkey hearing aid?
Performance Updater
- Connect and select the desired hearing aid(s) to update via Get Started.
- Click Performance Update .
- Click Firmware Update and important information regarding the performance update displays.
- Click Update and a progress bar indicates the overall status of completion.
What is the purpose of a dome on a hearing aid?
A hearing aid dome helps direct the amplified sound from your hearing device directly into the ear canal. This allows greater sound and frequency detection, with less unnecessary noise.
