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Our online hearing screening takes less than 5 minutes.
Before you start:
- Find a quiet environment.
- If possible, wear headphones.
Our hearing care professionals recommend booking a free hearing test for a comprehensive diagnosis.
How our online hearing test works
Our online hearing test is split into three parts to help improve the accuracy of your results:
- A short set of self-evaluation questions to see if you've noticed important changes in your hearing.
- Our pure tone test follows, playing a series of beeps at different frequencies. Let us know if you can hear them!
- Finally, we simulate real world situations to see how well you hear when there is background noise.
Find a quiet place to take the test. If possible, wear a pair of headphones to improve test accuracy.
What is an online hearing test?
An online hearing test is a name broadly used to describe an online hearing screener. It has a binary pass or fail criteria.
Online hearing tests assess your hearing based on common signs of hearing loss. They can be as simple as a questionnaire or a combination of self-evaluation questions and auditory testing.
Our online hearing test is a comprehensive screening tool. Whether you are experiencing mild to profound hearing loss or simply curious about your hearing abilities, it may offer a helpful first look at how you process sound.
What is a hearing frequency test?
A hearing frequency test is part of a full hearing assessment. It can help
- Determine how well you hear sounds across various pitches
- Identify any gaps in your hearing range.
- Detect early signs of hearing loss
- Determine whether a consultation with a hearing care professional is appropriate
Your ability to hear different frequencies is crucial for understanding speech, enjoying music, and staying connected to the world around you.
Are online hearing tests accurate?
Think of an online hearing test as a starting point.
While the results from an online hearing test can offer valuable insights, they are not a substitute for a professional hearing assessment.
Only licensed hearing care professionals can provide a comprehensive assessment of your hearing and recommend appropriate next steps.
Our hearing professionals use sound-treated booths, specialized headphones, and years of training to guide you through the assessment. The full hearing assessment takes about an hour to complete.
Understanding your results
If the results suggest you may have hearing loss, visiting one of our clinics for an assessment is the best way to get clear answers and personalized care.
If the online test does not pick up on any signs of hearing loss and you are still concerned about your hearing, book a hearing test at a clinic near you for a comprehensive hearing evaluation.
Online hearing test vs. in-clinic
There are some key differences between online and in-clinic hearing tests. If you suspect you have a hearing loss, an online hearing test may be the best place to start.
| Online hearing test | In-clinic hearing test |
| You can take the test by yourself |
Must be conducted by a licensed hearing care professional |
| You can use commercial headphones or earphones | Must use regulated equipment |
| You can take the test anywhere | The test must be done at a hearing clinic |
| You can take the hearing test on your mobile phone, desktop or tablet | Must be done in a sound treated environment |
| Provides quick insight into your hearing health | Can identify the type and degree of hearing loss and recommend appropriate hearing solutions |
If you already have a hearing loss, book an annual in-clinic hearing assessment to track any changes to your hearing overtime.
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Katie graduated with a Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours), with Distinction, from the University of Western Ontario in 2006, followed by a master’s degree in audiology from the same institution in 2008. She began her career providing hearing healthcare as an audiologist at the HearingLife Cambridge clinic. Here, she supported clients in achieving better hearing outcomes for over 13 years.