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Free 3-minute online hearing check
Answer 8 quick questions, then listen for soft beeps in each ear. At the end you'll see whether a full hearing test is a good idea.
- Use headphones or earbuds (wired is best). Speakers won't work for the ear-by-ear check.
- Find a quiet room and turn off the TV, music and fans.
- On iPhone, turn off silent mode so the tones can play.
- If you wear hearing aids, take them out for the tone check.
Important: this is a screening only. It is not a medical diagnosis and is not a substitute for a hearing evaluation by an audiologist or licensed hearing professional. Results depend on your device, headphones and surroundings. If you have sudden hearing loss, ear pain, drainage or dizziness, see a doctor right away. Your answers stay in your browser unless you choose to email them.
How does your hearing feel day to day?
Pick the answer that fits best. If you wear hearing aids, answer for how you hear without them.
Set your volume
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Put your headphones on and press play. Turn your device volume up or down until the beeps are clear and comfortable, about as loud as normal conversation. Not loud.
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Check left and right. Each button should play in that ear only.
Don't change the volume again until the check is done.
No headphones right now? and see results from your answers only.
Did you hear the beeps?
You'll hear 3 short beeps in one ear. Some will be very soft and some you won't hear at all. That's normal. Answer honestly.
Can you pick out numbers in noise?
Many people first notice hearing loss in noisy places. You'll hear a voice say 3 numbers over a rushing sound. Type the numbers you heard. Guess if you're not sure. Under a minute.
What to do next
Insurance & FSA/HSA: We accept TruHearing, NationsBenefits and most major insurance plans, and you can pay with FSA or HSA funds. Check your coverage · Financing. Offices in New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts.
This online check is a screening, not a medical diagnosis, and it does not replace a hearing evaluation by an audiologist or licensed hearing professional. It can't measure your hearing in decibels, and results vary with headphones, device volume and background noise. A normal result doesn't rule out hearing loss. If you're worried about your hearing, book a full test.
How the free online hearing test works
1. Questions
Eight quick questions about everyday listening, like phone calls, TV volume and noisy restaurants.
2. Tones
Soft beeps at three pitches, from middle to high, in each ear. High pitches are usually the first to fade.
3. Speech in noise
An optional check of how well you pick out numbers over background noise.
Is an online hearing test accurate?
An online check is a quick screening. It can show signs that a full test is worthwhile, but it can't replace a hearing evaluation in a sound booth. Your headphones, device and room all affect the result.
What happens at a full hearing test at HearWell?
A licensed hearing professional checks your ears, tests each ear across many pitches and measures how well you understand speech, then walks you through the results and options. Learn about our hearing test.