The AirPods Pro 2 also have functions to emphasize sounds coming directly towards someone, adjust the overall volume, and adjust the balance of each range, but setting these up is difficult for anyone who isn't wearing one. , and we haven't tested them. depth. Still, it is a useful feature if the wearer knows how to use it.
limited use outside
however airpods pro 2 Worked well at home, its use was more limited when my grandmother went out. When she went to her fitness center to work out, she worried that they might get in the way or that she might lose them. There were also occasions when she felt awkward wearing earphones, such as when she was having dinner with friends or attending concerts.
Even being two generations younger, I too have a habit of taking out my earphones while talking to someone. It's not surprising that someone her age, part of a generation where very few people wear wireless earphones, might be even more self-conscious about wearing AirPods.
There are also limitations due to battery life. Hearing aids typically have batteries that are designed to last all day, while a charge on the AirPods Pro 2 lasts up to six hours, according to the official website. Forgetting to adequately charge the AirPods and then losing the hearing aid function would be disruptive.
Also consider manual dexterity
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Additionally, there were some operational issues. For example, the AirPods Pro 2's hearing aid function is only available when external sound capture mode is enabled, but the pressure-sensitive sensor on the shaft used to switch between settings was a little difficult for my grandmother to operate. It was difficult.
As for taking the earphones in and out of the case, which she initially found difficult, she became more comfortable with the process over time. However, I was still worried that she would leave them outside, and we considered adding a chain to them, although then it would be difficult to add and remove the chain every time the AirPods needed to be recharged. Before purchasing these, you may want to consider your family member's dexterity and hand strength.
After a week of testing the AirPods Pro 2, my grandma says she'll continue using them at home. He praised them as earphones and for being comfortable to wear. However, it appears that she will continue to use her hearing aids when she leaves the house, at least for the time being.
this article originally appeared wired Japan,