Hearing loops can be integrated into a variety of Leightons digital hearing aids, allowing them to work with hearing aid induction systems.  Hearing aid induction loops are provided in many public places – like churches, shops, libraries, theatres and railway stations – but they can also be installed in private places, such as in the home and in cars, for listening to music or TV.

An induction loop is a thin cable running around any listening area, such as a room. An amplifier feeds an electric current into the loop. The loop gets its signal via a connection to the sound source. The current produces a harmless magnetic field that matches the sound and, if one is within the loop area, this field will be picked up by setting the hearing aid – or loop listening aid – to the ‘T’ setting.

Hearing aid induction can work particularly well in noisy public places, as they work with the hearing aid to reduce, or even cut out, background noise. When you see that you are in an area which has a hearing loop system, you can pick up the sound by switching your hearing aid to the ‘T’ position. The volume and other settings on a hearing aid can still be adjusted when using hearing aid induction.

If you would like to know whether your hearing aid is compatible with hearing aid induction systems, or to find out more about Leightons hearing aids that can be fitted with a loop system please make an appointment to see one of our hearing aid audiologists.