Alango Technologies behear SMARTO User manual

Product Name: BeHear SMARTO Product No.: ABH-410 Doc. No. BHSUM202206.15
BeHear® SMARTO
User Manual
Sound Enhancement by Alango Technologies, Ltd.

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BeHear is the brand name for a line of concept, future-looking wearable audio devices that are
developed by Alango Technologies, a leading supplier of voice and audio enhancement technologies
for the communication and entertainment markets.
BeHear is a registered trademark of Alango Technologies, Ltd.
For more information, contact:
Alango Technologies, Ltd.
2 Etgar St.
Tirat Carmel, ISRAEL 3903213
Tel.: [phone]
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
www.alango-behear.com
©2018-2022 Alango Technologies, Ltd.

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Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 6
Key Benefits of SMARTO.................................................................................................................... 6
Device Overview ........................................................................................................................7
Main Unit ........................................................................................................................................... 7
Charging Cradle.................................................................................................................................. 8
Headsets ............................................................................................................................................ 8
Accessories......................................................................................................................................... 8
Getting Started........................................................................................................................... 9
Using the Headset.............................................................................................................................. 9
Choosing the Headset ..................................................................................................................... 9
Connecting the Headset..................................................................................................................9
Putting on the Headset ................................................................................................................... 9
Choosing the Best Ear Buds for Your Ears.......................................................................................9
Turning the Amplifier ON and OFF .................................................................................................... 9
Basic Operation........................................................................................................................10
Volume Control................................................................................................................................ 10
Set Volume Level...........................................................................................................................10
Set Maximum Volume Level .........................................................................................................10
Tone Control .................................................................................................................................... 10
Left/Right Balance............................................................................................................................ 11
Sound Focus..................................................................................................................................... 11
Pause/Resume the Amplifier ........................................................................................................... 12
Lock/Unlock the Buttons ................................................................................................................. 12
Securing the Amplifier ..................................................................................................................... 12
Checking the Battery Status............................................................................................................. 13
Charging the Battery........................................................................................................................ 13
Using BeHear SMARTO with Bluetooth ...................................................................................14
Pairing with Bluetooth Devices........................................................................................................ 14
How to Place the BeHear SMARTO amplifier into Pairing Mode..................................................14
Connecting with Bluetooth Devices................................................................................................. 14
Automatic Connection of Paired Bluetooth Devices ....................................................................14
Handling Mobile Phone Calls ........................................................................................................... 15
Emergency Call..............................................................................................................................15
EasyListen™ – Slowing Down Incoming Speech............................................................................15
Listening to Audio ............................................................................................................................ 15
Managing the Amplifier with the BeHear App ................................................................................ 16
Advanced Sound Tuning ...............................................................................................................17

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Tinnitus Masking ...........................................................................................................................18
Personalization ................................................................................................................................ 19
Hearing Assessment......................................................................................................................19
Before Starting the Hearing Assessment ......................................................................................19
Conducting the Hearing Assessment ............................................................................................20
Hearing Assessment Results .........................................................................................................21
Checking for Updates....................................................................................................................... 21
Mobile Application................................................................................................................... 22
Installing the Application ................................................................................................................. 22
First Launch...................................................................................................................................... 22
Connection....................................................................................................................................... 23
First Time Connection ...................................................................................................................23
Home Screens .................................................................................................................................. 24
Personal Hearing Amplification State ...........................................................................................24
Phone Call State ............................................................................................................................24
Audio Player State.........................................................................................................................24
Advanced Sound Tuning for Hearing Amplification State.............................................................25
Tinnitus Masking Noise .................................................................................................................26
Personalization ................................................................................................................................ 27
Personal Hearing Assessment....................................................................................................... 27
Edit Audiogram .............................................................................................................................29
Library of Audiograms...................................................................................................................30
Settings ............................................................................................................................................ 30
Application Settings ......................................................................................................................31
Device Settings.............................................................................................................................. 32
Update...........................................................................................................................................34
Information...................................................................................................................................... 35
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................36
Tutorials ........................................................................................................................................36
Version ..........................................................................................................................................37
Terms of Use .................................................................................................................................37
FAQ................................................................................................................................................37
Support.......................................................................................................................................... 38
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................39
General Issues.................................................................................................................................. 39
Reset the Amplifier .......................................................................................................................... 39
Updating the Firmware.................................................................................................................... 39
Legal Information.....................................................................................................................40

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FCC Compliance Statement ............................................................................................................. 40
EU Declaration of Conformity.......................................................................................................... 41
European Union – Disposal Information ......................................................................................... 41

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Introduction
BeHear SMARTO is a fully customizable hand-held or body-worn personal hearing amplifier. It
is easy to operate and provides a substantial hearing boost to allow those with mild to severe
hearing challenges to participate fully in live conversations. SMARTO also enables an improved
listening experience for streamed audio from a cell phone, television set, or any other device
that transmits audio via Bluetooth.
Key Benefits of SMARTO
•Simple and effective: With large, colorful buttons for easy operation, it suits those who
are limited by mobility, vision, dexterity, or dementia.
•Tailor-made amplification: Conversation isn't just louder, it is personalized to suit the
user's unique hearing profile.
•Directionality: In challenging, noisy conditions users can activate “focus mode”, point
the device towards a particular person, and benefit from selective amplification in the
direction of interest.
•Built-in safety feature: A single-press user-defined emergency call option makes it easy
for the user to get assistance, if needed, and gives family members peace of mind.
•Loud and clear mobile calls: Comprehension during cell calls is increased due to
personalized amplification, noise reduction technology, and Alango's EasyListen™
feature, which slows down incoming speech when desired.
•Superior audio quality: Clear dialogue and rich music tones are delivered from streamed
television programs, music tracks, podcasts, conference calls, and other audio content.
•Tinnitus relief therapy: Customizable masking sound can ease the discomfort of tinnitus.
The BeHear application can be downloaded from the Google Play Store or Apple Store:

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Device Overview
Main Unit
Icon
Component
Function
1 Power button
•Shift up and hold to turn BeHear SMARTO on and off.
•Press briefly to show battery level (when BeHear SMARTO is on).
2
Sound Focus button
Press to toggle between Omni (all directions) and Front microphone
modes.
3 Accept button Handle phone calls (read Handling Phone Calls)
Manage audio listening (read Listening to Audio)
4 Cancel button
5 Volume up button
Press to increase call, audio, or ambient sound volume.
6 Volume down button
Press to decrease call, audio, or ambient sound volume.
7
Tone down button
Press to increase low frequencies (bass).
8 Tone up button
Press to increase high frequencies (treble).
9
Sound focus indicator
Shines in amber when the Front mode of the microphone is selected.
10
Notification LED
Flashing red and blue
Headset is in Bluetooth pairing mode.
Flashing blue
Headset is connected to a Bluetooth device.
Flashing amber
Hearing amplifier is active.
11
Sound level indicator
Volume, tone, or sound balance indicator
12
Battery indicator
Battery level and charging status indicator
13
Audio jack
Cable port for supplied headsets
14
USB-C charging port
Insert the supplied cable to charge the battery.
15
Charging port
Place this side down in the charging cradle to charge the battery.

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Charging Cradle
Icon
Component
Function
1 USB-C charging port
Insert the supplied cable to charge the battery.
2 Battery status indicator
A window displaying battery status
Headsets
In-ear headset On-ear headset
Accessories
•Charging cable
•Lanyard
•Earbud sets

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Getting Started
Using the Headset
Choosing the Headset
Choose one of the two supplied headsets you want to use with BeHear SMARTO – in-ear or on-
ear. When significant sound amplification is required the in-ear headset with properly selected
ear buds is the most effective option. The on-ear headset is generally more comfortable for
longtime wear.
Personal sound adjustments applied to BeHear SMARTO may vary depending on the type of the
headset used. If you choose to customize BeHear SMARTO via the BeHear app, be sure to
perform the Hearing Assessment using the type(s) of headset that will be worn.
Note: For best results, we recommend using BeHear SMARTO only with the supplied headsets.
They contain components which are used to optimize the user’s hearing experience.
Connecting the Headset
Insert the headset plug firmly into the amplifier.
Putting on the Headset
Both the on-ear and in-ear earphones are marked
with “L” and “R”. The side marked “L” is for the left
ear, and the side marked “R” is for the right ear.
Proper earphone placement is critical to
determining the direction of incoming sounds.
Choosing the Best Ear Buds for Your Ears
The in-ear headset of your BeHear SMARTO amplifier comes with two
shapes of silicone ear buds: open fit “tulip” (factory-installed) and mushroom (supplied in three
sizes). The pre-installed “tulip” ear bud is recommended for longtime wear. However, if the
buds do not fit snugly and comfortably in your ears you should remove the silicone covers from
the earpieces and try different mushroom-type options.
Turning the Amplifier ON and OFF
To turn on BeHear SMARTO:
Shift and hold the Power switch until the unit vibrates and the main
LED turns green. Release the switch, which will return to its original
position automatically.
To turn off BeHear SMARTO:
Shift and hold the Power switch until the unit vibrates and the main
LED turns red. Release the switch, which will return to its original
position automatically.
Note: The vibration option can be disabled by changing a setting in the BeHear application. See
the NOTIFICATIONS section of this manual for details.

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Basic Operation
Volume Control
Set Volume Level
•To increase the volume press the
button.
•To decrease the volume press the
button.
Following any change, the current volume level is displayed on the sound level indicator for 5
seconds.
Set Maximum Volume Level
To protect the user’s hearing, BeHear SMARTO supports three different volume ranges (Low,
Mid, and High) so that the maximum volume can be set based on the user's personal hearing
ability. Gain is limited to the maximum volume in the selected range.
•To change the maximum volume level press and hold the and
buttons simultaneously for more than 5 seconds until the sound level
indicators shows the desired level.
•Release the buttons and repeat the action again to scroll between the
ranges of maximum volume.
Note: The initial setting (factory default) is Mid.
Tone Control
•To increase the bass (low frequency
sounds) press the button.
•To increase the treble (high frequency
sounds) press the button.
The sound level indicator increases incrementally to the left or right side, respectively. The
indication stays active for 5 seconds following the last change.

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Left/Right Balance
The balance between left and right ears can be modified in BeHear SMARTO.
•To enable the balance control press and hold the buttons and
simultaneously for more than 5 seconds until the sound level indicator
starts blinking.
•While the indicator is blinking press the button to change the balance
to favor the left ear or press the button to change the balance to favor
the right ear. The blinking indication of the sound level indicator will
reflect your choice.
Sound Focus
The microphones of BeHear SMARTO amplifier can operate in two different modes – Omni and
Front.
To toggle between the modes, press the button. When the indicator
light is lit (in amber) SMARTO is in Front mode. When the light is off
SMARTO is in Omni mode.
In Omni mode the SMARTO amplifies nearby sound from all directions.
In Front mode, only sound in front of the unit is amplified, while
background noise is reduced. The user must point SMARTO at the desired
sound source to benefit from this mode.

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Pause/Resume the Amplifier
•To pause the amplifier, press and
hold the button. The notification
LED will blink in purple and the
sound level indicator will turn off.
•To resume the amplifier from the
pause state, press and hold the
button until the notification LED
turns amber.
Lock/Unlock the Buttons
BeHear SMARTO buttons can be locked to prevent accidental settings changes. You can lock
all buttons together, or any group of functions separately.
Note:Power On/Off and Emergency call dialing will always be functional.
•To lock all functions together, press and hold the three buttons and simultaneously
for more than 5 seconds until the notification LED blinks red. To unlock all functions together
repeat this action until the notification LED blinks green.
•To lock phone call and audio control (except emergency call dialing), press and hold the two
buttons and simultaneously for more than 5 seconds until the notification LED blinks
red. To unlock phone call and audio control repeat this action until the notification LED blinks
green.
•To lock volume control, press and hold the two buttons and simultaneously for
more than 5 seconds until the notification LED blinks red. To unlock volume control repeat
this action until the notification LED blinks green.
•To lock tone control, press and hold the two buttons and simultaneously for more
than 5 seconds until the notification LED blinks red. To unlock tone control, repeat this action
until the notification LED blinks green.
•To lock sound focus control, press and hold the two buttons and simultaneously for
more than 5 seconds until the notification LED blinks red. To unlock sound focus control,
repeat this action until the notification LED blinks green.
Securing the Amplifier
Use the clip to secure the amplifier to your clothing.

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Attach the supplied lanyard to wear the amplifier around your neck.
Checking the Battery Status
When the device is powered on, quickly shift and release the Power switch. The battery LED will
flash for 1-2 seconds indicating the current battery level, as follows:
•If the LED turns green the status is good (more than 50% battery charge remains).
•If the LED turns yellow the status is fair (the battery charge level is between 10% and 50%).
•If the LED turns red the status is low (below 10%) and the headset should be recharged
immediately.
Note: If the battery level drops below 10% the LED will flash red periodically.
Charging the Battery
Charging the battery will take approximately three hours. We recommend charging the
battery before using your BeHear SMARTO amplifier for the first time.
To charge the battery using the cradle:
1. Plug the larger end of the supplied cable into a standard AC
outlet USB charger adapter, or into the USB port of a
computer, and the cable’s smaller end into the USB-C port
of the charging cradle.
2. Place the BeHear SMARTO amplifier into the cradle. When the amplifier is
positioned properly the battery LED will light up.
3. A vibration in the amplifier indicates that charging has started. During charging
the battery LED on the device will be red, turning green when BeHear SMARTO
is fully charged.
To charge the battery directly by the cable:
1. Plug the larger end of the supplied cable into a standard AC outlet USB charger
adapter, or into the USB port of a computer.
2. Plug the cable’s smaller end into the USB-C port located in the BeHear SMARTO
amplifier.
3. A vibration in the amplifier indicates that charging has started. During charging
the battery LED on the amplifier will be red, turning green when BeHear
SMARTO is fully charged.
Note: The BeHear SMARTO amplifier should not be used while charging.

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Using BeHear SMARTO with Bluetooth
Pairing with Bluetooth Devices
Before you can start using your BeHear SMARTO amplifier with a Bluetooth device (such as a
smartphone, TV set, computer, etc.), you need to pair it with the Bluetooth device. Pairing can
be done in either of two ways:
•Using your smartphone’s (or other device’s) Bluetooth setup process. Make sure the
Bluetooth function is turned on in the Bluetooth device. The amplifier will appear in the list
of available devices as “BeHear SMARTO”.
•Using the BeHear app (which can be downloaded for free from the Google Play Store or the
Apple App Store, see “Installing the Application” later in this manual). After launching the
app and placing the headset into pairing mode (see instructions below), the pairing process
will proceed. Follow to the application’s prompts (see “Connection” below).
How to Place the BeHear SMARTO amplifier into Pairing Mode
1. Make sure the BeHear SMARTO amplifier is powered OFF.
2. Then, shift and hold the power switch for up to 5 seconds, until
the notification LED alternates red/blue.
3. When the pairing is complete the BeHear SMARTO amplifier will
be connected to the Bluetooth device automatically, as
indicated by the blue LED which blinks periodically every 5
seconds.
Connecting with Bluetooth Devices
Automatic Connection of Paired Bluetooth Devices
BeHear SMARTO remembers and can connect automatically with the last connected device.
Note: When you pair and connect BeHear SMARTO with a second device, the first paired device
becomes disconnected.
RECOMMENDATION:
If a long time has passed between uses, shift the BeHear SMARTO Power switch up briefly to
initiate reconnection to the paired smartphone.

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Handling Mobile Phone Calls
You can handle phone calls from the connected Bluetooth smartphone using your BeHear
SMARTO amplifier.
•To answer a call, press the button.
•To end a call, press the button.
•To reject a call,press and hold down the button when you hear the incoming call signal.
Emergency Call
•Use the BeHear app to specify the emergency call number for
BeHear SMARTO. From the “Settings” menu, choose the “Device”
option, and scroll down to the “Emergency Call” section.
•To dial the predefined number press and hold the button until
the notification LED blinks red.
EasyListen™ – Slowing Down Incoming Speech
You can slow down incoming speech for mobile phone calls, making it
more intelligible. The EasyListen function can be controlled from the
BeHear app:
•Once the phone call has been established, bring the BeHear app to
the foreground on your phone.
•Tap the Slow, Slower or Slowest button to activate EasyListen and
set the desired speech tempo.
•Tap the Normal button to deactivate EasyListen. Speech tempo
reverts to normal.
The selected speech tempo is active during the call. Once the current call
is complete the tempo reverts to Normal by default. The default state
can be changed in the app. See the “BEHEAR FEATURES” section for
details.
Listening to Audio
You can listen to audio from your phone or any other paired and connected Bluetooth device
using your BeHear SMARTO amplifier.
•To play an audio source from the connected Bluetooth device press .
•To pause the audio press . When the Bluetooth audio is paused, SMARTO will revert
(after a few seconds) to ambient hearing mode.

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Managing the Amplifier with the BeHear App
•Use the slider to set the desired volume of the ambient sound by
touching the round button on the scale and dragging it left
(softer) or right (louder).
•Setting the slider to the far left will deactivate Personal Hearing
amplification. Moving the slider to the right will reactivate
amplification.
•Tap the large round button to enter the advanced Sound
Tuning screen.
•Tap the large round button to enter the advanced Tinnitus
Masking screen.
RECOMMENDATION:
For best results we recommend turning off key tones (alerts, notification sounds, keyboard taps,
etc.) in the smartphone connected to your BeHear SMARTO amplifier. Alternatively, place the
phone in “vibrate” or “silent” mode. This will guarantee smooth and pleasant operation of your
BeHear SMARTO as a personal sound amplifier without undesired sound disruptions produced
by background smartphone activity.

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Advanced Sound Tuning
Configurable sound tuning parameters can be applied to BeHear
SMARTO.
•The Sound Focus control allows you to restrict the amplification
of ambient sounds reaching your ears to a limited angle in front
of you. Limiting the angle improves speech intelligibility, reduces
background noise, and attenuates the voice of the user.
Tap the relevant button to set the desired sound focus (Omni –
no limitation, Front – 180◦).
•Set the balance between low frequency (bass) and high
frequency (treble) sounds by touching the round button on the
Tone Control scale and dragging it left to favor bass or right to
favor treble.
•Set the desired Balance between left and right ears for ambient
sounds by touching the round button on the scale and dragging
it Left or Right.
•To find the most comfortable listening level for the current
environment, activate the Sound Tuning option by sliding the
round button to the right.
Then, touch and hold a square in the Sound Tuning grid with your
finger until you feel the vibration. Wait for 1-2 seconds until the
change is applied (a white frame will appear around the relevant
square). Repeat this with other squares to find the position
where the hearing is most pleasant to your ears. The Y axis
represents changes in amplification (from low at the bottom to
high at the top) and the X axis represents different sound
frequencies. The dark blue arc indicates the effect of your choice
on the amplification level for all the frequencies in the grid.
•Control the level of Background Noise by touching the round
button on the scale and dragging it left (Min) or right (Max).
•Set one of the three available ranges of maximum volume (Low,
Mid or High). For more information about this setting, see the
Set Maximum Volume Level section in this manual.
Save and Reset Settings
•Save your changes by tapping SAVE or restore the factory
defaults by tapping RESET.

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Tinnitus Masking
The Tinnitus Masking sound therapy offered in BeHear SMARTO may lessen the discomfort
caused by tinnitus, or “ringing in the ears”. When the Tinnitus Masking function is active in your
BeHear amplifier, it introduces an artificial masking noise to distract
your attention from the tinnitus.
The masking noise can be activated and adjusted using the BeHear
app.
•From the Home screen tap the button to access the Tinnitus
Masking settings.
•Use the slider to set the desired volume of the masking noise by
touching the round button on the scale and dragging it left (softer)
or right (louder).
•Setting the slider to the far-left position will deactivate the
masking noise. Moving the slider to the right will reactivate the
noise.
Note: All masking settings are hidden when the Tinnitus Masking is
inactive.
•To find the most comfortable masking sound, touch and hold a
square in the Masking Sound grid with your finger until you feel a
vibration. The change is applied immediately (a white frame will
appear around the relevant square). Repeat this with other
squares to find the position where the sound is most pleasant to
your ears. The Y axis represents changes in sharpness of the signal
(from fuzzy noise at the bottom to sharper tones at the top). The
X axis represents different sound frequencies, from low on the left
to high on the right.
•Choose the most comfortable Sound Modulation for the masking
noise by touching the round button on the scale and dragging it
left (Off) or right (Fast).
When the Off position is selected, the volume of the masking noise
is consistent.
When any other position is selected, the volume of the masking
noise will increase and decrease periodically. The period varies on
a scale from 10 sec to 1 sec (Fast).
•Set the desired Balance between left and right ears for the
masking noise by touching the round button on the scale and
dragging it Left or Right.
•Save your changes by tapping SAVE or restore all masking sound
settings to their factory defaults by tapping RESET.

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Personalization
We recommend that you adjust the acoustic performance of the amplifier to suit your own
personal hearing capabilities and preferences, using the built-in Hearing Assessment in the
BeHear app.
If you have a recent audiogram, you can skip the BeHear Hearing Assessment and enter the
values from it manually. Tap the Personal option in the bottom menu and enter the values into
the table in the Editor.
You can also choose a sample audiogram from the app’s Library.
The results (whether generated from the hearing assessment, chosen from the library, or
manually input into the editor) are automatically applied to the BeHear SMARTO to create your
hearing profile. Sounds from live conversations, audio play, and phone calls will all be
personalized based on this hearing profile.
Hearing Assessment
During the assessment, six different testing sounds will be played for each ear, one after the
other. Each testing sound represents a different range of audible frequencies. The purpose of
the assessment is to determine the best volume for each frequency range based on your unique
hearing profile. The results will be saved in the app’s Library and applied to the headset. They
will be used to adjust the audio performance of your personal BeHear SMARTO amplifier.
Two variances of the assessment are available:
•Basic assessment. This is the default option, which will be sufficient for most users. During
the Basic assessment you will be asked to indicate at which volume the testing sound first
becomes audible (Hearing Threshold).
•Advanced assessment. This assessment is more comprehensive and therefore takes longer.
During the Advanced assessment you will need to indicate two different volume levels for
each testing sound. One is the Hearing Threshold, the same as for the Basic assessment.
The other is the Comfortable Level, which reflects the volume level at which it is most
comfortable for your ear to process the testing sound.
In order to toggle between the Advanced and the Basic assessment tap the Settings icon at the
bottom of the BeHear app screen and select the Application option. Scroll down to the Hearing
Assessment Mode option.
Before Starting the Hearing Assessment
Before starting the assessment, you should verify the following:
You have installed and launched the BeHear app on your
smartphone.
You have selected the desired assessment mode – Basic (default)
or Advanced, in the Application section of the Settings screen.
The BeHear SMARTO amplifier is turned on and connected to the
smartphone via Bluetooth.
You have plugged in the headset of the type you will wear when
using the amplifier.
You are wearing your BeHear SMARTO amplifier, and the ear buds
have been placed firmly in your ears according to the marking –
“L” for the left ear and “R” for the right ear.
You are in a quiet environment.
Note: The BeHear app monitors the ambient noise during the assessment and will not allow the
assessment to proceed if the ambient noise level is too high.

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Conducting the Hearing Assessment
To start the assessment:
1. Tap the Personal icon at the bottom of the BeHear app screen and select the Assessment
option.
2. Tap an icon showing the type of the headset you’ve plugged in the amplifier.
3. Tap the START button at the bottom of the screen.
The hearing assessment starts with the left ear, goes through six different frequencies and then
repeats with the right ear. Advancing to the next frequency (by pressing the SAVE button in the
upper right-hand corner of the app) can be done only after completing the previous one.
If you use the Basic assessment:
1. Set the Hearing Threshold level by placing your finger on the round
button on the scale and sliding it up until you clearly hear the
sound. Then, slowly move the button down to the lowest level at
which you can still hear the sound. You can do this as many times
as needed to find the correct sound threshold level for your ear.
2. Once the slider is set to the desired position, tap the SAVE button
at the top right corner of the screen.
3. Repeat that action for the five remaining testing sounds for the left
ear, and then repeat the process for the right ear.
4. Save the results, as instructed by the app prompts.
Note: The “∧” and “∨“ buttons on the screen as well as the volume
buttons on the phone can also be used to adjust the volume of
the testing sound.
If you use the Advanced assessment:
1. Set the Hearing Threshold level by placing your finger on the round
button on the scale and sliding it up until you clearly hear the
sound, then slowly move it down to the lowest level at which you
can still hear the sound. You can do this as many times as needed
to find the correct sound threshold level for you.
2. Move the Comfortable Level slider to find the most comfortable
listening level for the testing sound in the left ear (neither too loud
nor too soft).
Note: The Comfortable Level will always be higher (louder) than the
Hearing Threshold.
3. Once both sliders are set to the desired positions, tap the SAVE
button at the top right corner of the screen.
4. Repeat those actions for the five remaining testing sounds for the
left ear, and then repeat the process for the right ear.
5. Save the results, as instructed by the app prompts.
Note: Before saving the assessment results you can return at any time to the previous stages of
the assessment to verify and modify your input. Simply tap the relevant frequency
indicator at the top of the screen to review and/or repeat the assessment for that
frequency.