How to Test Hearing at Home Without Equipment

Check your hearing for free online.

Many websites offer free hearing tests that can be done online. None of them take long. They simply involve playing sounds at different frequencies to see which levels you can hear and which you cannot. If the test indicates that you may be experiencing hearing loss, you will be advised to seek a professional opinion. Online hearing tests are for screening purposes only.

Instructions

Check Your Hearing at Freehearingtest.ca

1. Visit freehearingtest.ca.

2. Click on "Enter Site" at the bottom of the page.

3. Click on "Take the Test" at the bottom of the page.

4. Read the introduction then click on "Next."

5. Follow the instructions provided for the hearing test. You will need to indicate whether or not you can hear the sounds that are playing at various frequencies.

6. Read your results page. If your received a "thumbs down" for any of the sections it is advised that you schedule a hearing consultation with a professional.

Check Your Hearing at Freehearingtest.com

1. Visit freehearingtest.com.

2. Click on "Skip the Intro" at the bottom of the page.

3. Scroll down to the middle of the page and click on "Take the Free Hearing Test" in the menu on the right.

4. Read the introduction.

5. Adjust your speakers so the background sound is barely audible.

6. Click on "Test Tone" to begin the test.

7. Follow the instructions. If a sound is played and you click on "No" when asked if you can hear it, a box will pop up telling you that you may be experiencing hearing loss in that particular sound frequency. In this case, you are advised to consult a professional.

Check Your Hearing at Phonak.com

1. Visit phonak.com.

2. Select the country in which you live.

3. Click on "Hearing and Hearing Loss" at the top of the page.

4. Click on "Do an Online Hearing Test" in the menu to the right of the page.

5. Read the introduction then click on "Next."

6. Indicate your age and gender then click on "Next."

7. Follow the instructions to set the volume of your computer speakers to an appropriate level, then click on "Next" to begin the test.

8. Follow the instructions. You will be required to identify words and sounds in the presence of noise.

9. Read your results page. You will be advised if hearing issues were detected.

References

• Freehearingtest.ca
• Freehearingtest.com
• Phonak