Apple Releases AirPods Pro 2 Firmware Update to Enable Hearing Test, Hearing Aid, Hearing Protection

Apple released a firmware update for its AirPods Pro 2 wireless earbuds today that enables Hearing Test, Hearing Aid, and Hearing Protection.

The firmware is version 7A319, up from 7A305, which was released last month. It applies to both the AirPods Pro 2 with Lightning Charging Case and AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C Charging Case.




Version 7B19 Release Notes
When used with an iPhone or iPad running iOS 18.1 or iPadOS 18.1 or later, AirPods Pro 2 with firmware update 7B19 enable three new features—a Hearing Test, Hearing Aid, and Hearing Protection.

The Apple Hearing Test feature provides scientifically-validated hearing test results from the comfort of home (intended for users 18 years or older).

The Hearing Aid feature provides personalized, clinical-grade assistance that is automatically applied to sounds in your environment as well as music, videos, and calls (intended for users 18 years or older with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss)

The Hearing Protection feature helps users minimize exposure to loud environmental noise across listening modes (available in the United States and Canada)


Features require AirPods Pro 2 with firmware version 7B19 or later. All features may not be available for all countries or regions.

About AirPods Updates
Firmware updates are delivered periodically while your AirPods are charging and in Bluetooth range of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Because firmware updates are delivered automatically, you don't need to update your AirPods.

To use your iPhone or iPad to check that your AirPods are up to date, make sure that you have the latest version of iOS or iPadOS. Go to Settings > Bluetooth, then tap the Info button next to the name of your AirPods. Scroll down to the About section to find the firmware version.

If you don't already have AirPods, they are available at the links below:
● AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) - $189.99 ($59.01 off)
● AirPods 4 (ANC) - $169 ($10 off)
● AirPods 4 - $119 ($10 off)
● AirPods 3 - $129.99 ($39.01 off)

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