by Jen Zimmerman | Oct 30, 2026 | Blog, Hearing Aids
TL;DR: Unlocked hearing aids can be adjusted by any provider who runs the manufacturer’s fitting software, and locked ones can only be adjusted where you bought them. The difference costs you nothing on the day of purchase and everything the day you move,...
by Jen Zimmerman | Sep 1, 2026 | Blog, Hearing Aids
TL;DR: Unitron Smile is the platform behind four current models, two custom in-the-ear and two behind-the-ear. What separates them is battery life and whether they recharge. The Insera S-R is the unusual one, a custom in-the-ear hearing aid you drop on a charger at...
by Jen Zimmerman | Aug 3, 2026 | Blog, Hearing Aids
TL;DR: Getting used to hearing aids usually takes several weeks, not a single day. Your own voice, background noise, and restaurant chatter feel strange at first. That feeling fades faster with daily wear and a follow-up adjustment or two. Getting used to hearing aids...
by Jen Zimmerman | Jul 29, 2026 | Blog, Hearing Aids
TL;DR: A hearing aid warranty covers manufacturer defects. It sometimes covers loss or damage too, for a set number of years. Length alone doesn’t guarantee good care afterward. Ongoing service, not just warranty length, determines how well your hearing aids...
by Jen Zimmerman | Apr 6, 2026 | Blog, Hearing Aids
Two of the most talked-about in-the-ear hearing aids right now sit at the cutting edge of what custom devices can do. Both the Oticon Zeal and the Phonak Virto R Infinio pack premium AI, all-day rechargeability, and Bluetooth connectivity into a near-invisible form....
by Jen Zimmerman | Mar 30, 2026 | Blog, Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are one of the most important health investments you will ever make. Spotting a hearing aid center inside a warehouse store naturally raises a question: can you get a good deal here? Sam’s Club hearing aids attract attention for their low prices and...
