All you have to do is answer four questions and take a listening test. Then you will get an indication of your hearing abilities.
Put on headphones and set the volume to 50 % and you are ready to take the hearing test.
Our free online hearing test is a good indication of whether you have hearing loss, but it cannot stand alone. If the hearing test indicates that you might have hearing loss, it is a good idea to visit a hearing care specialist for further testing.
Why should you take a hearing test?
Improving listening and communicating with the help of hearing aids can have a profound impact on a person’s life.
You might find that a hearing aid improves your social interactions. You may also find that it makes it easier to understand and connect with people.
Yes, there’s no doubt about it: hearing has a vital role in our lives, meaning there’s every reason to check your hearing on a regular basis.
You are not alone
Hearing loss affects more people than is often realized and it is often ignored, undiagnosed or undetected.
In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that around 1.5 billion people worldwide have hearing loss.
How to know if you need hearing aids
Hearing can deteriorate slowly and this gradual decline over time can mean that you fail to notice a reduction in your hearing ability - or that you even accept hearing loss as the new normal. It’s important to check your hearing regularly.
If you experience any of the following signs, then we’d advise taking the online test:
- You strain to hear conversations.
- You have difficulty hearing people in social situations.
- You feel like people are mumbling.
- You feel fatigued from the effort of trying to hear.
- Your friends and family have commented on your hearing ability.
- You ask people to repeat what they’ve just said.
- Your TV volume is higher than before.
If so, then the quick online test is the perfect opportunity to take things one step further.
How to test your hearing online
With your headphones on, the volume set to 50 % and with no distracting elements around you, you are ready to take the online hearing test.
What to do if you think you might have hearing loss
You can get a quick indication of whether you should seek further advice regarding your hearing at a hearing care specialist.
Inviting a close friend or relative to go along with you can be a great help as they can provide extra support and help to interpret the hearing professional’s observations and recommendations.
Today’s devices are designed to fit comfortably and discreetly and include behind-the-ear hearing aids and almost invisible in-the-ear hearing aids for mild hearing loss.
Stories from people with hearing loss
I would put the volume very loud on the television, which is no longer the case.
After purchasing hearing aids, I was able to enjoy conversation with friends and increased going out and interacting.
Being connected, listening to your children and your grandchildren, is priceless.
Where can I find a hearing specialist?
To find out where your nearest hearing specialist is, simply click the button below. If the test indicates that you may have a hearing loss, then contact the specialist for an initial consultation or appointment.