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Online hearing test
Our free online hearing screening test only takes five minutes, and you'll get your results straightaway. Please fill in your contact information so we can send you the results.
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Have you taken an online hearing test before?
Take the online hearing test anywhere
You can take the online hearing test from the comfort of your own home. Plus it's free and you'll get your results within minutes.
Before taking the test
- Find a quiet place where you won't be interrupted.
- Wear headphones if you can. This will increase the accuracy of your results.
- You'll have a chance to test the sound before you start.
- Once you've checked the sound, you're all set.
What happens during the online hearing test?
The test has three main parts:
- Everyday listening situations
Answer four questions about how well you think you hear - Tone testing
Listen to various tones and see how well you can hear sounds at different frequencies - Conversation comprehension
Listen to a short conversation and answer a few questions
What happens after the test?
After the test you’ll get your results almost immediately. If your results show that you might have hearing loss, we recommend that you book a free, in-depth hearing test at one of our hearing clinics.
As part of your evaluation, you will also learn about recommended solutions based on your hearing evaluation results.
Hearing loss and hearing tests
Hearing loss affects about 12 million adults in UK. That’s around 1 in 5.
If you’re worried you might have hearing loss, you can book a free, professional hearing test in one of our clinics. Follow the link below or call us on 0800 0372 080.
If you haven't already done so, take our free online hearing test to help you decide whether you should talk to one of our hearing care experts.
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The online hearing test does not replace a comprehensive hearing evaluation
While our free online hearing test is a valuable way to learn if you might have hearing loss, it doesn’t replace an in-depth hearing evaluation administered by one of our registered hearing care experts. The online hearing test can be a good way to decide whether you should go ahead and book an appointment with us.
Our free online hearing test is a screening test and therefore has a binary pass or fail criteria. This will allow you to understand whether further testing is needed to uncover your hearing ability.
If the online test doesn't pick up on any signs of hearing loss but you're still worried about your hearing, then we recommend that you get in touch to book a free, comprehensive hearing evaluation.
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6 signs that you should take a hearing test
You find it difficult to follow conversations
You often ask people to repeat themselves
People seem to mumble when they speak
Friends or family comment on your hearing
You turn up the volume on the TV higher than normal
You feel tired after straining to hear at social events
Why regular hearing tests are important
Living with untreated hearing loss affects far more than just your ability to hear. You might not be able socialise with friends and family as easily. This could leave you feeling isolated or lonely.
Hearing loss can also affect your memory and your mental sharpness. It may even increase your risk of cognitive decline.
Hearing aids can improve your hearing. You can enjoy engaging in your favourite activities and socialising with friends and family again.
Today's discreet, comfortable and technologically advanced hearing aids are effective at treating hearing loss.
And they can significantly improve your quality of life.
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5 steps to better hearing
1. Know what the signs of hearing loss are
Signs of hearing loss
2. Book a free hearing test at your local clinic
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3. Try a hearing aid for 60 risk-free days if we find a hearing loss
Money-back guarantee
4. Learn about different payment and protection plans
Hearing aid finance
5. Hear well and live well. Receive free, unlimited aftercare
Aftercare
Find a hearing clinic near you
To find out where your nearest hearing centre or clinic is, simply click the button below to use our locator tool.
You’re welcome to contact us if you have any questions about your hearing health or would like to book an appointment.
Online hearing test FAQs
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Even though our online hearing test has been developed by audiologists and can give you an idea of your hearing ability, these online tests cannot ensure that your listening conditions are optimal, so the results are not completely reliable. Online hearing tests are not able to provide a medical diagnosis or identify the type of hearing loss. Only a registered hearing professional can diagnose you.
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Our online hearing test is designed to provide a quick and easy insight into your hearing ability. Make sure you have headphones and that your volume is adjusted to 50%. You’ll be asked some self-assessment questions and will then go through some tone and listening tests to help identify a potential hearing loss.
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Use our hearing centre locator to find a hearing clinic near you and book a free hearing test.
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Yes, our online hearing test is free. Simply fill in your contact information so we can email your results to you.
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For more accurate results, take the test in a quiet place where you’re not going to be interrupted.
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The online hearing test only takes about five minutes.
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No, only a registered hearing professional can diagnose you with a hearing loss.
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Yes. You can have tinnitus without having a hearing loss, but the ringing in your ears, (or buzzing, hissing, or whirring,) can make it difficult to hear during the test. You should still book a hearing appointment to see what tinnitus treatment options are available to you.
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Yes, because environments and equipment used can vary widely, factors such as faulty headphones, poor performing speakers, and noisy environments could skew the test results. We recommend booking a free hearing test with one of our hearing professionals to get an official diagnosis.