Headphones Required

Headphones are required to deliver sounds separately to the left or right ear. Headphones also help reduce interference from outside room noise. Earbuds can be used but results vary due to changes in position of the earbuds. Over-the-ear headphones are best. See the Suggested Equipment page for our recommendations based on testing.

Quiet Place

Room noise will interfere with the game and results will not be accurate. Because the softest game sounds are lower than a whisper, make the room as ‘library quiet’ as possible. Removing distractions will allow your child to concentrate on the game and demonstrate their best hearing ability.

Volume Settings

Setting the volume right is the key to getting a correct reading in the results. If you are using Suggested Equipment, then Kids Hearing Game will do this for you by asking which headphones you are using. Follow the instructions to set volume to maximum, select the headphone you are using and the game will automatically do the rest.

Getting a result you can trust is still possible when using other equipment, but relies on you to make the correct adjustments. We refer you to the Setting Loudness page for details and tips to get this important step right.

privacy

Results are stored in the phone/tablet used to play the game. You decide if and when to share them. An audiologist, doctor or other hearing health professional can help you decide when your child needs further attention.

Follow these steps to share by email :

1. View 'Hearing Results' in the game app

2. Open your phone or tablet’s email

3. Compose and address a new email

4. When ready, 'paste' the results into the email.

5. Send the email.