What are BTE Hearing Aids?

If you think of a hearing aid, you will most likely think of a behind-the-ear (BTE) style. A BTE hearing aid is a device that sits behind the ear. These are the most traditional style of hearing aid yet are still widely popular today. Audiologists consider these to be the best option for getting started with hearing aids, especially from a young age. 

The basics

BTEs are easy to take on and off, which suits young children who require practicing using them alone before moving onto smaller devices. They are also the best option for those with severe hearing loss, as the sound waves are easier to pick up. Thus, the sound waves are easier and more precise to convert into electronic signals to help the user pick up sounds. 

As they provide the most amplification, they are ideal for any user. Whether you have mild, moderate, or severe hearing loss, a BTE will offer you the best sound conversion. Thus, they make day-to-day living comfortable as you can rely on them to help improve your hearing senses. 

The benefits

There are many benefits to BTEs. The main benefits being that they are easy to use, affordable, and reliable. BTE hearing aids can be controlled through a series of buttons or switches on the casing itself. This can be replaced or combined with a variety of external controllers, such as smartphone apps or dedicated remote controls. This variability of the design means that there is likely to be a BTE hearing aid to suit almost everybody. They are easy to manufacture, allowing them to be equipped with powerful features at the right price tag. They also offer the best and most effective sound amplification, which makes them reliable for any level of hearing loss. 

Behind-the-ear hearing aids are the largest style on the market. Due to this, they can hold the largest batteries, giving them the longest battery life. This is ideal if you don't want to charge your hearing aids often or worry about them running out of battery during the day.

They are able to contain the larger size battery types and so can support greater levels of amplification and provide the power needed for the inclusion of some really cutting-edge technology. This means that not only are BTE hearing aids suitable for those with more severe levels of hearing loss, but also for those people who want their hearing aids to really perform.

The cutting-edge technology some BTE hearing aids offer includes Bluetooth, which allows users to connect their hearing aids to their mobile devices. This also users to adjust the settings of their hearing aids discreetly. 

Bluetooth technology in hearing aids has greatly elevated the hearing aid wearing experience and enable hearing aids to double as highly personalized custom audio devices. It's an example of using today's wireless hearing aid technology in a smart way that truly provides convenience for hearing aid wearers.

Behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids are the most preferred option for newbies, those with severe hearing loss, and those who want to be able to rely on their devices for amplified sound and long battery life.