Many workers are participating in remote or hybrid schedules, which means virtual meetings using video conferencing features are on the rise. If you wear hearing aids, the following tips can help make sure these calls go smoothly.
Use Bluetooth®
The majority of hearing aids can connect directly to your phone, computer or tablet via Bluetooth. This allows you to stream the video call straight to your hearing aids.
For hearing aids that aren’t Bluetooth compatible, there are external devices that will allow you to connect your hearing aids to your computer.
Check on Your Connection
If there’s a lag because of a slow connection, it can make it difficult for anyone to understand what other people are saying. Check your connection speed to make sure calls will go smoothly.
Use Captioning
The video conferencing platform you’re using may offer live captioning during video calls so you can read what’s being said in real-time.
Download Speak to Text Apps
If you aren’t able to use live captioning, speech to text apps are another option. This technology uses automatic speech recognition to transcribe videos.
Tell Your Colleagues About Your Hearing Loss
Communicate with your team at work and let them know about your hearing loss. Doing so will give you the opportunity to share tips for how to communicate more effectively with you during video calls.
Reduce Background Noise
Minimize background noise in your own environment so you can focus on what’s happening in your call. You can also ask your coworkers to mute themselves when not speaking if they are in noisy locations.
Make an Appointment with an Audiologist
During clean and check appointments, your audiologist can make sure your hearing aid is working as it should, allowing you to better connect with sounds during virtual and in-person meetings. Get in touch with The House Institute today to schedule an appointment.