Apple AirPods Pro 2 Live Listen as an Assistive Listening Device

The Live Listen feature of the Apple AirPods Pro 2 significantly improved speech-in-noise performance in older adults. These preliminary findings support its potential as an affordable assistive tool in noisy environments, such as hospitals, where traditional hearing aids may be unavailable.

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American Journal of Audiology
Published
2026-01-07
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1044/2025_aja-25-00156
Primary Topic
Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation
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Apple AirPods Pro 2 Live Listen as an Assistive Listening Device

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American Journal of Audiology
Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation
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Apple AirPods Pro 2 Live Listen as an Assistive Listening Device

Visar Berisha, Mehdi Foroogozar, Travis Seideman, Julie Liss
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Abstract

The Live Listen feature of the Apple AirPods Pro 2 significantly improved speech-in-noise performance in older adults. These preliminary findings support its potential as an affordable assistive tool in noisy environments, such as hospitals, where traditional hearing aids may be unavailable.

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