Users can share their audiogram data securely with healthcare providers, maintaining control over their personal health information.

While there is no official launch date for India, growing global interest suggests that the feature may become accessible there soon.

The quick five-minute hearing test, accessible via iPhone or iPad Settings, generates a personalized hearing profile stored securely in the Health app, which can be used to optimize audio experiences.

This profile helps users adjust their audio playback across various media, providing a more tailored listening experience based on their hearing health.

With over 1.5 billion people worldwide experiencing some form of hearing loss, Apple's integration of hearing aid features aims to reduce stigma and cost barriers associated with traditional hearing aids.

Apple began expanding these features to countries like Australia, Brazil, and Saudi Arabia in March 2025, with a gradual rollout depending on local health authority approvals.

Apple’s approach aims to make hearing assistance more accessible and affordable compared to traditional hearing aids, which often require professional fittings and are costly.

As of July 15, 2025, additional countries including Argentina, Ecuador, and Vietnam have been added to the list, with CEO Tim Cook confirming the expansion.

Some Indian users have bypassed regional restrictions by spoofing Wi-Fi location data to activate the hearing aid features, as reported by the Economic Times.

Apple's AirPods Pro 2 have received FDA approval in the US to function as hearing aids for individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss, marking a significant step in consumer health tech.

Originally introduced in September 2024, these features include a quick hearing health test that helps users assess their hearing and adjust audio accordingly.

The hearing features are available in over 100 countries and include enhancements like Media Assist, which improves clarity during calls, videos, and music playback.

The effectiveness of these DIY health management methods remains to be seen, but they could significantly increase accessibility and reshape consumer expectations for health tech.

The company has expanded the availability of these clinical-grade hearing support features to over 100 countries, with new additions announced on July 15, 2025, including Argentina, Ecuador, and Indonesia.

To activate the hearing aid features, users need to update their AirPods firmware, connect to an iPhone or iPad, and access Hearing Assistance settings to take a hearing test or upload audiogram data.

Currently, the feature is available in countries like the US, UK, Australia, Japan, and Germany, but remains unavailable in India due to pending medical regulatory approvals.