How do I set up the hearing test on AirPods Pro 3?

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The hearing test on AirPods Pro 3 is surprisingly easy to do. Takes about five minutes, and you do the whole thing at home with your iPhone.

What You Need

• Your AirPods Pro 3 connected and updated
• iPhone or iPad with iOS/iPadOS 18 or later
• A quiet room (this actually matters for accuracy)

How to Do It

Step 1: Go to Settings and tap your AirPods name at the top.

Step 2: Find "Hearing Assistance" and tap it.

Step 3: Tap "Set Up Hearing Assistance" then "Take a Hearing Test."

Step 4: The system checks if your ear tips fit right. If they don't seal properly, the test won't be accurate. Might need to try a different size.

Step 5: Now the actual test. You'll hear beeps at different pitches and volumes. Just tap the screen every time you hear one. Each ear gets tested separately.

The whole thing takes about five minutes.

What Happens Next

Your results become an audiogram that's saved in the Health app. The Hearing Aid feature uses this to customize how it amplifies sounds specifically for your ears.

Already Have Results from an Audiologist?

Skip the test. Go to the same Hearing Assistance menu and choose "Use a Prior Test Result." You can import your existing audiogram.

Few Things to Know

• This is FDA-approved for adults 18+ with mild to moderate hearing loss
• If your results show more serious hearing loss, Apple suggests seeing a professional
• You can redo the test anytime. If you rushed through it or weren't in a quiet enough room, take it again
• Seriously, find somewhere quiet. Your results will be way more accurate

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