In a world where almost every piece of technology is accompanied by a charger, it’s only natural that hearing aids have become rechargeable too. Just like you would charge your smartphone overnight, the same routine goes for rechargeable digital hearing aids, so you’ll never have to miss a special moment because a battery needs to be changed.

While rechargeable hearing aids have been available for some time, they weren’t popular because of their low power output. Thanks to advancements in hearing aid technology, today’s best rechargeable hearing aids give you power that lasts longer than a full day.

Traditionally, the batteries were produced with Nickel metal hydride (NiMH). Now, the best rechargeable hearing aids use Lithium-Ion or Silver-Zinc battery technology, which has completely changed the performance of rechargeable digital hearing aids.

Utilizing the latest rechargeable battery technology, ReSound offers rechargeable hearing aids, allowing you the freedom to experience high quality sound without the fear of losing power, or the hassle of carrying spare batteries.

Chargers for rechargeable hearing aids are typically easy-to-open, hard-cased designs you can place on a table and pack in a bag. Inside the hearing aid chargers are charging bays for the hearing aids and the receivers. Colour coding is often used to show the left and right, so you know which hearing aid to place in which charging bay, e.g. red for right and blue for left. LED lights at different points on the charging case show the power status of the charger and your hearing aids. One glance lets you know if you are fully charged or need a bit longer.

Hearing aid chargers come with a charging cable; one end plugs in the back of the charging case, and the other end plugs into a power outlet. Use only the cable supplied with your hearing aid charger and don’t mix and match with other cables you have at home.

Like most medical devices, rechargeable hearing aids are an investment. The price of rechargeable hearing aids varies and depends on the style, the high-tech features, service and maintenance, as well as your personal healthcare coverage plan.

As the price decreases, rechargeable hearing aids might have lower performance levels and fewer sophisticated features. Less expensive rechargeable digital hearing aids are less likely to have “smart” features, such as Bluetooth connectivity that allows you to stream audio directly to your hearing aids from various devices.

A hearing care professional will be able to determine the best rechargeable hearing aid for you and tell you more about the price of the device and the professional services that go along with the fitting.

Hearing aid technology is constantly evolving, with new devices, improvements, and updates launching every year. It started with rechargeable batteries within hearing aid devices, and now, the latest innovation is rechargeable hearing aids.

The best rechargeable hearing aids are only as strong as the batteries powering them. For more complex hearing aids, such as devices that use Bluetooth technology for streaming and making calls, you need batteries with increased energy density and capacity. ReSound is continuously working to improve battery technology for longer charges and increased capacity to better support wireless streaming and calls through Bluetooth Low Energy Audio and Auracast™ broadcast audio.

In addition to the many personal benefits, rechargeable hearing aids are convenient and an environmentally friendly option for those who don’t want to dispose of old batteries and buy new ones. 

A hearing care professional can help you determine the best rechargeable hearing aid solution for your needs.