I Tested Apple’s Hearing Aid: Exploring AirPods Pro 2 Hearing Health Software

CNET October 21, 2024
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Apple’s hearing health software update for the AirPods Pro 2 arrives next week, turning the earbuds into hearing aids. CNET’s Bridget Carey gets early access and reviews the AirPods Pro 2 hearing aid and hearing protection features, while exploring how it compares to what is being used today. Read the CNET Article: I Tested the Apple AirPod Pro 2 Hearing Aid Software Early https://cnet.us/7hx Get your own AirPods Pro 2: https://cnet.us/wlj *CNET may get a commission on this offer 0:00 Putting Apple’s Hearing Aid to the Test 0:58 How To Test Your Hearing With AirPods Pro 2 2:58 Comparing Apple's Hearing Test with a Professional's 5:20 Trying Out the AirPods Hearing Protection 6:46 AirPods Hearing Protection In The Real World 7:34 Hearing Aid User Tries AirPods Version 8:45 AirPods Pro 2 May Encourage Hearing Aid Acceptance Subscribe to CNET on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cnet Never miss a deal again! See CNET’s browser extension 👉 https://bit.ly/3lO7sOU Check out CNET’s Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/cnet Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cnetdotcom Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnet/ Follow us on X: https://www.x.com/cnet Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnet CNET's AI Atlas: https://www.cnet.com/ai-atlas/ Visit CNET.com: https://www.cnet.com/ #airpodspro2 #apple #hearingloss

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