How a home hearing test works, and why it’s just as accurate as the clinic
A home hearing test in Sydney is a full diagnostic hearing assessment carried out in your own space by a qualified clinician who travels to you. Ears To You uses insert earphones that seal the ear canal and block surrounding sound, so a soundproof booth isn’t needed, and there’s no premium for the mobile service.
Ears To You is your aged care hearing specialist, providing mobile audiological services across Australia on a simple principle: we come to you. For anyone caring for a parent with limited mobility, or who simply can’t get to a clinic easily, an audiologist home visit removes the biggest barrier to getting hearing checked.
How the visit works
A mobile audiologist appointment follows four straightforward steps:
- Book a consultation at a time that suits you.
- We travel to you. Our qualified clinicians come to your home, workplace or school.
- We assess your hearing with a full assessment in the comfort of your own space.
- We recommend a solution based on your results and your individual needs.
Don’t I need a soundproof room?
It’s the most common question we’re asked, and the answer is no. A hearing test at home uses insert earphones: soft, disposable tips placed gently into the ear canal. They create a comfortable seal that naturally blocks out surrounding sound, which means reliable test conditions without a booth.
Insert earphones also avoid common issues seen with older adults, such as collapsing ear canals or interference from glasses and headwear, giving consistent, accurate hearing thresholds. Each ear tip is single-use, and this is the same approach used worldwide in hospitals, aged-care settings and major research trials.
Independent advice, no mobile premium
Ears To You is completely independent, not owned by any hearing aid company, so recommendations are based on your needs, drawing on trusted brands including Phonak, Oticon, Widex, Signia, Starkey, Unitron, Bernafon and ReSound. Health fund rebates apply, and there is no premium for choosing the mobile service; pricing stays in line with national retail chains.
Key facts
- Ears To You is fully independent, not owned by any hearing aid company, and provides a full diagnostic service.
- Insert earphones seal the ear canal and block surrounding sound, so a soundproof booth is not required for an accurate test.
- There is no premium for the mobile service; health fund rebates apply and pricing is in line with national retail chains.
Frequently asked questions
Is a mobile hearing test reliable for older people?
Yes. Insert earphones avoid issues like collapsing ear canals and interference from glasses or headwear, producing consistent, accurate results.
Where can you carry out the test?
At home, in the workplace or at school. Our clinicians travel to a location and time that suit you.
Does the mobile service cost more?
No. There is no premium for the mobile service, pricing is in line with national retail chains, and health fund rebates apply.
Book a home hearing test or call 02 7900 5551.