Hearing

[rosiew]

Morning Answerbankers.
My husband wears an hearing aid. The problem is the TV, at the end of a film I ask if he thought it was good to which he replies ' I DIDNT HEAR MUCH OF IT" I try not to have the TV too loud as I respect my neighbours space. I thought that I had found a solution. AFTERSOKZ WIRELESS BONE INDUCTION HEADPHONES. Couldn't wait for them to come. How disappointing, our Samsung Smart TV does not support bluetooth, I contacted Samsung regarding an adapter but was told there is nothing that can be done. My question (eventually) has anyone any ideas, I liked the idea of these headphones as he could wear them and still be able to hear whats going on around him rather than sat with full headphones on. Anyone with the same problem.
Thanks in advance.

[waterboatman]

If he can't heat the TV his hearing aids need the settings adjusted.

[rosiew]

Waterboatman. He has been back to the hospital but still its no better. He can hear certain tones but misses half of whats going on when watching TV. We work in a hospital and he goes back with complaints but there is nothing else he can have. I thought of the expensive digital ones but they say that its a waste of money

[waterboatman]

I have the digital ones on the NHS, I can't fault them.

[rosiew]

Im going to book him an appointment at Specsavers. See what they think.

[waterboatman]

I don't think much of your hospital hearing department! I really cannot fault the excellent service I get from mine.

[waterboatman]

rosie ask for a written report, then take that to your NHS hearing dept.

[rosiew]

Waterboatman. Iv booked an appointment for next Wednesday. Its worth a try.

[TonyV]

My local hospital were excellent, didn't trust local GPs somewhat antiquated equipment and they said my hearing was fine, so took myself of to walk in clinic at local hospital and came away with a hearing aid.

[margarettom]

While this is sorted, why not use subtitles? After all, that is what they are there for. I love them.

[Chinajan]

I have wireless headphones that plug into the headphone jack of the TV and I use subtitles so that I don't have to have the volume so loud that it overpowers other sounds. But that would depend on the level of hearing impairment of course.

// My local hospital were excellent, didn't trust local GPs somewhat antiquated equipment and they said my hearing was fine, so took myself of to walk in clinic at local hospital and came away with a hearing aid. //

TonyV - I'm assuming you've summarised for the sake of brevity, for that is not how one is issued with NHS hearing aids. One has to be referred to audiology where detailed tests are taken, then if aids are prescribed moulds are taken of the ear/s before a wait of usually several weeks while they are made for you.

[Sqad]

Artiste APH 100
That may be of help,as they do not rely on Bluetooth, but RF which your TV would be compatible.

[CrapAtCryptics]

I`m surprised a so called smart TV does not support bluetooth, can you publish the model number so we can have a look at it.

[TonyV]

China mine just clips to my ear with a plastic pipe that fits into my ear.

[gingejbee]

Sorry to disagree with Samsung....but you can buy Bluetooth dongles that plug into the headphone socket of any equipment (TV, hi-fi, old steam radio etc) that effectively gives a Bluetooth signal. I have one (from amazon) and have used it with several bits of equipment and my Sony Bluetooth headphones, although my LG TV has Bluetooth built-in.

[Peter Pedant]

same problem
you buy expensive stuff and...
they dont work

I just shrug shoulders and write if off

[Peter Pedant]

// After all, that is what they (subtutles) are there for. I love them.//

I use anything that will aid communication BUT - a lodda deaf people dont want large hearing aids or to learn to sign....

[margarettom]

PP 11.18

Why do you need large hearing aids and to learn sign language to read subtitles? I just wear my glasses.

[rosiew]

Hi. The TV Model Number is Samsung UE55NU7300. I did contact them but they did say that it didnt support Bluetooth.

[jennyjoan]

dont go to Specsavers - why don't you have a look at the RNID site and see what is available and suitable for you.

years ago I remember like a loop system - you put the loop around your neck and you could hear pretty well. I love my subtitles.

the site is now called actiononhearingloss.org.uk - that should give you a fair example of what hubby needs.

[Cloverjo]

Husband is partially deaf and the volume at which he needs it would drive me mad.

He uses wireless headphones, easily available on Amazon. No Bluetooth required. Just plug the base into the tv.