iOS 18.2 Expands AirPods Pro 2 Hearing Test Feature to Nine Countries

The upcoming iOS 18.2 update expands the hearing test feature on the AirPods Pro 2 to nine additional countries, including Cyprus, Czechia, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Romania, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom, according to Apple. The feature first launched in the U.S. and select other countries in late October.

AirPods Pro 2 Hearing Test Feature
The five-minute test allows adults to identify if they have hearing loss by measuring their ability to hear different frequencies of sound. After completing the test, the results will show a hearing loss classification and recommended next steps. Apple has a support document with detailed information about the feature.

iOS 18.2 also expands the ability to use AirPods Pro 2 as a clinical-grade hearing aid to the United Arab Emirates, according to Apple.

All of the hearing health features on the AirPods Pro 2 require firmware version 7B19 or newer. Firmware updates are installed automatically on AirPods while they are charging and in Bluetooth range of an iPhone, iPad, or Mac connected to Wi-Fi.

Apple today released the final iOS 18.2 beta version, known as the Release Candidate, and the update should be widely released next week.

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Top Rated Comments

Kylo83 Avatar
10 months ago
But why can’t we get the hearing aid feature in the uk, what’s the point of a test but can’t use the hearing aid feature
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ajf.350d Avatar
10 months ago
I find the way these features are rolled out very frustrating. I understand they need approval, but Apple are so vague about the status of if/when features like this arrive outside the US. Same with the ECG originally.
It shouldn’t be too difficult surely to add a list of countries where approval is pending and a suggested availability time.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
mknelson Avatar
10 months ago

But why can’t we get the hearing aid feature in the uk, what’s the point of a test but can’t use the hearing aid feature
It appears you have the same regulatory blocks as we do in Canada. It requires a prescription.
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Night Spring Avatar
10 months ago

I’m in United States of America and still dont work on my AirPod Pro 2, iPhone 15 Pro Max or iPad Pro M4.. so before launch to other countries lets make sure actually works in current counties first.
What exactly doesn't work? It's working well for me. I'm in US, APP2 with iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Score: 1 Votes (Like | Disagree)
svish Avatar
10 months ago
Glad to see Apple adding useful health related features. Good to know that to is available in more regions. Waiting for it to be available in my country.
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SteveLV702 Avatar
10 months ago
I’m in United States of America and still dont work on my AirPod Pro 2, iPhone 15 Pro Max or iPad Pro M4.. so before launch to other countries lets make sure actually works in current counties first.
Score: 1 Votes (Like | Disagree)