The majority of receiver in canal (RIC) and behind the ear (BTE) hearing aids have integrated Bluetooth and in this video I'll be discussing both the advantages and disadvantages of a Bluetooth hearing aid (BT hearing aid). I'm often asked the question in clinic "What is a Bluetooth hearing aid?" and "Why do I need a Bluetooth hearing aid?" This video explains three main positives of Bluetooth hearing aids as to why hearing aids have Bluetooth built into them, what these bluetooth hearing aids can do, and how they will help to give you the best hearing in 2021. Video chapters include: 00:00 Intro 00:26 What is Bluetooth for hearing aids and what are the Bluetooth hearing aid pros? 00:45 Streaming (This allows you to stream phone calls, media or any sound produced by your mobile phone directly to your hearing aids) 01:47 Remote Control (This feature allows you to make adjustments to the settings on your hearing aids, including changing the volume, the bass and treble, or different hearing aid programs - depending on the hearing aids that you have. It also allows you to connect to different accessories that you may have such as a TV streamer or remote microphone) 02:31 Remote adjustments (This allows your audiologist to remotely connect to your hearing aids from the audiology practice whilst you are in the comfort of your own home) If you're wondering which are best bluetooth hearing aids in 2021 for you, here is a list of the best Bluetooth hearing aids in 2021: - Phonak Paradise - Oticon More - Starkey Livio Edge AI - Resound One - Unitron Moxi Jump - Widex Moment - Signia Pure Bluetooth really is the future of hearing aid technology and in yours to come we'll be asking ourselves "How did hearing aids ever exist without Bluetooth built into them?" Tune into some of my other videos to understand how Bluetooth hearing aids work and which bluetooth hearing aid is right for you. If you have any questions make sure you comment below and I’ll be sure to get back to you. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ If you need any help or wish to come and see me in my London based audiology practice; 'Harley Street Hearing & Musicians' Hearing Services', head over to www.harleysthearing.co.uk for the best hearing aids in London. As an independent practice we cover all components of audiology and hearing care, including: - Hearing loss diagnosis and hearing aid fitting: With the biggest range of hearing aids in London: In the ear (ITE), behind the ear (BTE), invisible hearing aids, invisible in canal (IIC), and digital hearing aids. We fit all manufacturers of hearing aids including: Starkey hearing aids, Phonak hearing aids, Widex hearing aids, Resound hearing aids, Unitron hearing aids, Oticon hearing aids, Signia hearing aids, Bernafon hearing aids, and glasses hearing aids. - Vestibular and balance function testing and rehabilitation. - Hearing therapy and rehabilitation, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and mindfulness for the management of conditions such as tinnitus, hyperacousis, and misophonia. - Wax removal, including irrigation and microsuction. Ear syringing is no longer performed and deemed to be unsafe. - Our specialist 'Musicians Hearing Services', looking at the protection of hearing for those who value their ears more than anyone. We also specialise in musicians hearing aids. - Auditory Processing Disorder testing and management. - Paediatric hearing testing and management. Thanks for watching, Matthew Allsop Audiologist #hearing, #hearingloss, #hearingaids