Apple Revolutionizes Hearing Health in Colombia with AirPods Pro 2

Apple has taken a major step in the field of hearing health in Colombia by launching new features in the AirPods Pro 2, including a scientifically backed Hearing Test, Hearing Assistance with medical-grade capabilities, and Loud Noise Reduction. These innovations have received official approval for commercialization from Colombia’s National Institute for Food and Drug Surveillance (Invima), ensuring their compliance with national health regulations.

At-Home Hearing Test

The integrated Hearing Test in the AirPods Pro 2 allows users to assess their hearing ability in approximately five minutes from the comfort of their home. Based on pure-tone audiometry — the clinical gold standard — the test plays a series of tones at different frequencies and intensities, which the user responds to by tapping on the screen of their iPhone or iPad. Upon completion, the app provides a visual summary indicating the level of hearing loss in each ear, along with relevant recommendations. All data is securely stored in the Health app and can be shared with healthcare professionals to aid in more accurate diagnoses.

Personalized Hearing Assistance

For users with mild to moderate hearing loss, AirPods Pro 2 now offer Hearing Assistance functionality without the need for a medical prescription. Using the personalized hearing profile generated from the hearing test, this feature dynamically adjusts audio to enhance conversations and relevant environmental sounds. The personalized profile is also applied to all media—music, movies, games, and phone calls—across Apple devices linked to the same account, delivering a consistent, tailored listening experience.

Intelligent Loud Noise Reduction

Another standout feature is Loud Noise Reduction, designed to protect users from harmful exposure to high noise levels. This function is automatically activated in Ambient and Adaptive Audio modes, using the H2 chip in AirPods Pro 2 to detect and process loud environmental sounds up to 48,000 times per second, softening them without compromising audio quality. This is particularly useful in loud environments such as concerts or bustling city streets, where noise can be intense and potentially damaging.

A Commitment to Hearing Health

According to the World Health Organization, over 1.5 billion people worldwide suffer from some degree of hearing loss, many of whom are unaware of their condition. Apple aims to raise awareness and provide accessible tools for monitoring and improving hearing health. These new features position the AirPods Pro 2 not only as high-quality audio devices but also as valuable health tools, reinforcing Apple’s commitment to user-centered innovation in health technology.