A Beginner’s Guide to Connecting Your Hearing Device to Gaming Consoles

Amalee

• 3 min read
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With an estimated 285 million Deaf and hard of hearing gamers globally (source), it’s no surprise that many face challenges when trying to enjoy modern video games, especially when in-game audio is key to the experience.

From background music and overlapping dialogue, to voice chat in online multiplayer games, the default sound setup in most games assumes full access to audio cues - something that’s not always possible without the right tech.

Common Challenges for Hearing Aid Users While Gaming

  • Standard headphones don’t fit well over hearing aids or cochlear implants
  • Wearing headphones with hearing aids can cause feedback if the microphones are covered
  • Voice chat and in-game speech can be hard to follow clearly
  • Many hardware solutions are expensive or complicated to set up
  • PC gamers tend to have more audio accessibility options than console gamers

How We Can Help

While no tech can solve every gaming accessibility issue, Connevans offers a range of hardware solutions that can significantly improve audio clarity and speech understanding for hearing device users.

We’ve broken it down below to help you match the right tech to your console type and gaming setup. Then, to find the exact product for your specific hearing aid model, head over to our MyHearingAid website or app for personalised recommendations.

Gaming with hearing aids can involve a number of variables - from your specific console and hearing aid model, to the type of game and accessories you’re using. In this guide, we’ve covered the most common setups and solutions, but every situation is unique.

After reading our guide, if you’re still unsure what will work best for your hearing needs, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our expert team - we’re always happy to help!

Hearing Aid Compatibility by Gaming Setup

Gaming Setup

Recommended Connection Method

Compatible Products

Console with TV (PS4/PS5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch in docking station) - Single-player or local co-op (i.e. someone in your living room)

Use a TV adapter or a TV listener compatible with your hearing aid to send audio directly to your hearing aid

TV Listeners


To find products compatible with your exact hearing aid model visit myhearingaid.co.uk 

Modern Consoles using a TV with Online Multiplayer (voice chat function)

or Portable Consoles (Switch, SteamDeck) or PC

Connect via Bluetooth accessory paired with the console or PC

See breakdown by hearing aid brand below

Any console setup but with older hearing aids without Bluetooth

Use the T setting to connect to a Neckloop, T-loop system, or Roger mic

Any loop system with 3.5mm input 


Or a Roger ON and neckloop system

Compatible Devices by Hearing Aid Brand


We’ve listed the most common hearing aid brands below and the recommended connection accessories for each:

Phonak / Unitron

  • Use: Bluetooth direct pairing to the console
  • Optional: BTD800 Bluetooth Dongle for older PCs/PS4/Xbox 360

    💡 Ideal for console and PC gaming with or without voice chat

Oticon

Bernafon

GN ReSound / Danalogic


Signia

Starkey

Diagram showing a Roger ON and Roger Neckloop Gaming Setup with a Playstation 3
Diagram showing a Roger ON and Roger Neckloop Gaming Setup with a Playstation 4 Controller

Gaming Setups For Older Hearing Aids (With No Bluetooth)

If your hearing aids use a T-coil but don’t support Bluetooth, you still have great options for gaming audio:

  • Geemarc CL iLoop+ – 3.5mm plug with microphone - plugs directly into either the console or controller and allows you to talk back during live chat
  • Artone 3 Max Loopset – Connects to your console via Bluetooth, streams sound to your hearing aids via the T-coil
  • CM-BT2 Neckloop – Lightweight and versatile, connects via Bluetooth to your console, streams sound via the T-coil
  • Connevans USB T-Loop Headset – Perfect for PC gaming with T setting

Game Smarter, Not Harder

Modern gaming is full of immersive stories, strategic voice comms, and layered sound design - but that shouldn't exclude people who use hearing aids or cochlear implants. With the right hardware, many of the most frustrating audio issues can be improved.

Your next step:
👉 Visit myhearingaid.co.uk to match your hearing aid model with compatible products.

Still not sure what you need? Give us a call! We’re always happy to help.

📧 Email us at info@connevans.com

📞 Call the team 01737 247571