AirPods Pro hearing aid features will launch in the UK in the coming weeks

Following government changes, Apple has officially confirmed that they will launch the new hearing aid features in the UK, for AirPods Pro 2 customers.

In one statement to The TelegraphApple said it will bring the hearing aid features to UK AirPods Pro users in the coming weeks following changes to government policy.

The UK Government policy statement on Thursday clarified that over-the-counter hearing aids are allowed.

The policy follows the general framework set by the US in 2022, which inspired Apple to develop the hearing aid functionality for AirPods in the first place. The features debuted in the US as a free software update in late 2024.

The Hearing Health update includes the ability for users to take an at-home hearing test that can check if users would benefit from hearing aid assistance. AirPods Pro 2 can then be used to mitigate mild to moderate hearing loss, based on the results of the hearing test. Users can also upload an audiogram taken by a hearing care professional.

In addition, Loud Sound Reduction can automatically reduce the impact of noisy environments as long as the AirPods are in your ears.