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Hearing aids have an IP68 rating, meaning they're dustproof and water-resistant enough for sweat and rain, but not waterproof. Skip swimming and showers. Hope Lanter explains the difference using a smartphone comparison.
Hearing aids have an IP68 rating, meaning they're dustproof and water-resistant enough for sweat and rain, but not waterproof. Skip swimming and showers. Hope Lanter explains the difference using a smartphone comparison.
If you wear hearing aids, you've probably heard the term IP68 thrown around. Sounds high-tech, but what does it actually mean? IP68 is a rating that tells you your hearing aids are dustproof and water-resistant. That means they can handle sweat, humidity, a bit of rain, or a quick splash while washing your hands. But here's the key: they're not 100% waterproof. So no swimming, no showering, no accidental dunk in the sink. Even though today's hearing aids are tougher than ever, they're still electronic devices. Think of them like your smartphone, might survive a splash, but you wouldn't take it into the pool. So yes, resistant, not invincible. Take care of your hearing aids and they'll take care of your hearing. Like, follow, and share to help bust the waterproof myth and keep hearing aids safe everywhere.
