Pair my laptop to my hearing aids

[Alaskajohn]

I own a HP Pavilion dv7 and I'd like to be able to pair it to my hearing aids. 

[Sneha_01]

Hi @Alaskajohn,

Welcome to HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

Pairing your hearing aids with an HP Pavilion dv7 laptop primarily depends on whether your hearing aids support Bluetooth connectivity and if your laptop is equipped with Bluetooth capabilities. Most modern hearing aids and laptops do support Bluetooth, but the HP Pavilion dv7 is an older model, so it's important to check these details first.

Here are general steps you can follow to attempt pairing your hearing aids with your HP Pavilion dv7, assuming both devices support Bluetooth:

Enable Bluetooth on your HP Pavilion dv7:

• Click on the Start menu and go to "Control Panel."
• Look for "Hardware and Sound" and click on "Devices and Printers."
• Click on "Add a device" at the top of the window. Make sure your hearing aids are in pairing mode according to their instructions.
• Your laptop will search for Bluetooth devices. Once it finds your hearing aids, select them and click "Next" to pair.

Put your hearing aids in pairing mode:

• This process varies significantly between different hearing aid brands and models. Typically, you'll hold down a button on the hearing aids to put them into pairing mode. Refer to the user manual for your specific hearing aids for precise instructions.

Connect and Configure:

• After pairing, your hearing aids should appear as connected devices within the Bluetooth settings on your laptop.
• You may need to configure your hearing aids as the default audio output device. Go back to the "Control Panel," then "Hardware and Sound," and finally "Sound." In the Playback tab, select your hearing aids and click "Set Default."

Adjusting Settings for Optimal Use:

• Depending on your needs and the capabilities of your hearing aids, you might want to adjust settings like the microphone volume, sound balance, and other audio properties. These adjustments can usually be made within the "Sound" settings in the Control Panel or through specific software provided by your hearing aid manufacturer.

Take care and have a good day.

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