Can You Test Your Hearing at Home?
No one wants to leave the comfort of their own home for a test if there’s a chance their hearing may be fine. This is why many are wondering “is there a way to test your own hearing?”.
However, is there a good enough solution for a reliable hearing test at home? Or should you use a professional ear wax removal service?
Here we will explain your options to help you decide which direction to go.
Can you test your hearing at home?
Yes, whether you choose a computer, tablet or phone, there’s a way to test your hearing. This service is offered by specialists such as ReSound and RNID, even high street brands such as Boots and Specsavers.
These self-service options will ask a few questions and then play various sounds through the speakers. You will be asked if you can hear them at different frequencies, and you will see the results at the end with information on whether you should wear a listening device or not.
Should you test your own hearing at home?
Yes and no. It’s a good indicator as to whether you have an issue of some kind, but it’s to be taken with a grain of salt as it will depend on the volume and quality of your speakers. It’s helpful for a rough guide but don’t completely rely on it.
Are at-home hearing tests accurate?
Almost. The most accurate way to test your hearing will be in a soundproof room wearing high quality headphones with the latest professional software to analyse the results. This is where audiologists come in: They have the right equipment to see issues of any kind that tests at home could miss.
Can I do a hearing test on my phone?
Yes. Using a phone is the most popular form of hearing test, but it comes with caveats: You must be in a very quiet room, and you must seek professional help if the results are anything less than excellent across the board.
This is because it is not a reliable way to test your hearing, so there’s a large room fo error. There’s a reason professionals using thousands of pounds worth of equipment and use years of training to analyse your hearing.
You also have the ability to ask questions and have a choice of solutions which isn’t possible testing yourself.
Conclusion
If you would like to test your hearing at home then make sure you are in a very quiet room with good speakers at a high volume. The RNID website has a good page to test hearing at home if you can’t make it to an audiologist.
If you have the choice, then any audiologist—whether it’s us or someone else—will provide the service you deserve to regain your hearing.
They will explain exactly which pitches and sounds you can hear, and why you can’t hear others. Then, they will explain your options as to whether you need ear wax removal, therapy or a hearing aid.
If you would like to get your life back, book a hearing test now by calling 0117 901 2526 or filling in our contact form.
