Take our online hearing test
6 signs that you should take a hearing test
How to prepare for the online hearing test
- Find a quiet place where you can take the test without any disturbances.
- If possible, wear a pair of headphones, as this can improve test accuracy.
- You will have an opportunity to test the sound before you begin.
- Once you've done so, you're ready to start the test.
Life with hearing loss
Living with untreated hearing loss affects far more than your ability to hear. It may affect your ability to socialise with friends and family, leaving you feeling isolated or lonely.
Hearing loss can also affect your memory and your mental sharpness. It may even increase your risk for cognitive decline.
The good news is that hearing aids can improve your hearing so that you can enjoy engaging in your favorite activities and socialising with friends and family. Today's discreet, comfortable and technologically advanced hearing aids are effective at treating hearing loss, and they can significantly improve your quality of life.
FAQ - Online Hearing Test
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Even though our online hearing test is developed by audiologists and can provide insights into your hearing ability, these online tests cannot ensure that your listening conditions are optimal. Results are not completely reliable. Online hearing tests are not able to provide a medical diagnosis or identify the type of hearing loss. Only a certified hearing professional can diagnose you.
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Our online hearing test is designed to provide a quick and easy insight into your hearing ability. Make sure you have headphones and that your volume is adjusted to 50%. You will be asked some self-assessing questions and then will go through some tone and listening tests to help identify a potential hearing loss.
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Use our hearing centre locator to find a hearing clinic near you and book a free hearing test. Our hearing tests are free for those 18 and older.
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Yes, our online hearing test is free. Simply fill in your contact information to get your results emailed to you and your free hearing test will begin.
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For more accurate results, take the online hearing test in a quiet place that is free of distractions.
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The online hearing test only takes about five minutes.
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No, only a certified hearing professional can diagnose you with a hearing loss. To receive a hearing loss diagnosis, you can book a free hearing test at one of our hearing clinics.
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Yes. You can have tinnitus without having a hearing loss, but the ringing in your ears, (or buzzing, hissing, or whirring,) can make it difficult to hear during the test. You should still book a hearing appointment to see what tinnitus treatment options are available to you.
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Yes, because environments and equipment used can vary widely. Factors such as faulty headphones, poor performing speakers, and noisy environments could skew the test results. We recommend booking a free hearing test with one of our hearing professionals to get an official diagnosis.