{"id":76,"date":"2025-08-23T15:11:26","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T15:11:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/a.flowindsurfing.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/11\/how-to-perform-a-hearing-test-on-airpods-pro-2\/"},"modified":"2026-01-11T11:39:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T11:39:39","slug":"how-to-perform-a-hearing-test-on-airpods-pro-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/piikla.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/23\/how-to-perform-a-hearing-test-on-airpods-pro-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How to perform a hearing test on AirPods Pro 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-content cf entry-content content-spacious\">\n<p><strong>If you\u2019re concerned about your hearing then your AirPods Pro 2s are here to help, as they can now provide hearing tests and can even double up as a hearing aid.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Taking a hearing test with your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/reviews\/apple-airpods-pro-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AirPods Pro 2<\/a>s is simple and takes a matter of minutes to complete and receive your results.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>To help guide you through, we\u2019ve detailed the steps on how to perform a hearing test on AirPods Pro 2 below.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-you-ll-need\">What you\u2019ll need:<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AirPods Pro 2<\/li>\n<li>One of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/best\/best-iphone-3501342\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best iPhone<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/best\/best-ipad-3613843\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best iPad<\/a> that\u2019s paired with your AirPods Pro 2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-short-version\">The short version:<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make sure you\u2019re wearing the AirPods 2<\/li>\n<li>Open Settings on your paired iPhone or iPad<\/li>\n<li>Tap your AirPods<\/li>\n<li>Tap Take a Hearing Test<\/li>\n<li>Check your fit and background noise<\/li>\n<li>Tap Next<\/li>\n<li>Tap Start Test<\/li>\n<li>Tap the screen when you hear a tone<\/li>\n<li>See your results and receive any recommendations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<section class=\"block video-player\"><\/section>\n<section class=\"block block-mobile-ad block-mobile-ad-double\" style=\"height: 620px\">\n<div class=\"ad-label\" style=\"height: 20px\">\n        Advertisement    <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-inner\" id=\"ad_mobile-in-article_1\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"schema-how-to wp-block-yoast-how-to-block\">\n<ol class=\"schema-how-to-steps \">\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1741790847279\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  1.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Make sure you\u2019re wearing the AirPods 2<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/03\/perform-hearing-test-airpods-pro-2-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Place your AirPods in both ears, ensuring they are secure and feel comfortable to wear.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1741790875416\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  2.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Open Settings on your paired iPhone or iPad<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/03\/perform-hearing-test-airpods-pro-2-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">You\u2019ll find the Settings app either on your Home Screen or App Library.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1741790908080\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  3.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Tap your AirPods<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/03\/perform-hearing-test-airpods-pro-2-3-scaled.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Your AirPods should appear on the front page of the Settings app. If they don\u2019t, double check that they\u2019re connected to your device.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1741790937004\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  4.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Tap Take a Hearing Test<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/03\/perform-hearing-test-airpods-pro-2-4-scaled.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Once you\u2019ve tapped this option, fill in this questionnaire to get started.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1741790976545\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  5.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Check your fit and background noise<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/03\/perform-hearing-test-airpods-pro-2-5-scaled.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Tap Start the Check which allows your AirPods to assess the background noise around you and how well they fit in your ears. You might be prompted here to seek a quieter space, use different sized eartips or clean your AirPods Pro 2. If so, follow the instructions provided.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1741791006607\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  6.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Tap Next<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/03\/perform-hearing-test-airpods-pro-2-6-scaled.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Follow the on-screen instructions, which will detail the steps of the test.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1741791032525\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  7.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Tap Start Test<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/03\/perform-hearing-test-airpods-pro-2-7-scaled.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Once you\u2019re ready, tap the blue Start Test button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1741791060335\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  8.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Tap the screen when you hear a tone<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/03\/perform-hearing-test-airpods-pro-2-8-scaled.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">You\u2019ll need to do this twice, for both your left and right ear.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1741791087196\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  9.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">See your results and receive any recommendations<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/03\/perform-hearing-test-airpods-pro-2-9-scaled.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Your results will be presented to you once you\u2019ve successfully completed the test. Initially you\u2019ll be given a more general overview, however if you tap Show Details then you\u2019ll see more information displayed.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-keystone-faqs\">\n<h2 class=\"faqs-title wp-block-heading\" id=\"troubleshooting\">Troubleshooting<\/h2>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block faqs-content\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1741791123047\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">I can\u2019t see an option to take a hearing test<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Make sure both your AirPods Pro 2s and the paired device have the latest software version. Our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/how-to\/update-airpods-firmware-4586737\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to update your AirPods firmware<\/a> can help if you\u2019re not sure how to do this.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1741791144005\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which AirPods can perform a hearing test?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Only the AirPods Pro 2 can currently perform a hearing test.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"review-specs\">\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re concerned about your hearing then your AirPods Pro 2s are here to help, as they can now provide hearing tests and can even double up as a hearing aid. Taking a hearing test with your AirPods Pro 2s is simple and takes a matter of minutes to complete and receive your results.\u00a0 To [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":77,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-76","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-audio"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/piikla.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/76","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/piikla.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/piikla.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/piikla.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/piikla.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=76"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/piikla.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/76\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":402,"href":"https:\/\/piikla.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/76\/revisions\/402"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/piikla.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/77"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/piikla.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=76"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/piikla.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=76"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/piikla.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=76"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}