Hearing loop setup in Exeter
Professional hearing loop setup services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30-45 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Hearing loop system connected to your TV or audio equipment and tested with your hearing aid. Signal strength checked, T-mode demonstrated, everything working.
When The TV Volume Becomes A Problem
TV turned up so loud the neighbors complain? Still can't hear dialogue clearly even with hearing aids? A properly set up hearing loop sends sound directly to your hearing aids - game changer.
💡 Pro tip: Many people have hearing loop systems installed but never actually connect them or test them properly. They sit in the box for years doing nothing.
DIY Setup vs. Professional Testing
Plugging it in isn't enough - it needs setting up right:
| ✅ Proper Setup | ❌ DIY Attempt |
|---|---|
| Signal strength tested with meter | Assume it's working |
| Tested with actual hearing aid | Never tried T-mode |
| Loop positioned for best coverage | Cable just where it fits |
| Interference checked | Wonder why it buzzes |
Half an hour to know it definitely works vs. weeks of uncertainty.
What You Get
🔧 The Service
| Step | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Connect | Loop amplifier wired to TV or sound system |
| Position | Loop cable placed for best room coverage |
| Test | Signal strength checked with meter |
| Demonstrate | Show how to switch hearing aid to T-mode |
📦 You're Left With
- Working hearing loop system
- Clear TV audio through hearing aids
- Understanding of how to use T-mode
- Confidence it's set up properly
Pricing Guide
| Service | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Connect & test existing loop | 20-30 mins | £60 |
| Install cable + connect | 45-60 mins | £60-85 |
| Multiple room loops | 1+ hrs | £60-110 |
£60 minimum (first hour). Hearing loop equipment not included - you supply that.
Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ Got the equipment - never set it up properly
✅ Not working - installed but no signal
✅ Just moved in - loop already fitted, need it tested
✅ Don't understand it - want someone to show you
Why Choose Us for Hearing loop setup in Exeter?
Loop connected to TV or sound system
Signal strength tested properly
Tested with your hearing aid
Shown how to switch to T-mode
What to Expect
Step 1: Connect System
Wire the hearing loop amplifier to your TV or sound system output. Position the amplifier somewhere accessible.
Step 2: Position Loop Cable
If not already installed, run the loop cable around the room - usually under carpet edge or along skirting.
Step 3: Test & Demonstrate
Check signal strength, test with your hearing aid in T-mode, make sure you can hear clearly with no buzzing or interference.
🔧 DIY Tips
If you want to set up a hearing loop yourself:
🔧 What you'll need
- Hearing loop kit (amplifier + cable)
- Connection lead for TV audio output
- Hearing aid with T-coil
- Cable clips if running visibly
📐 How to install a hearing loop
- Position amplifier near TV and power socket
- Connect from TV headphone/audio output to loop amplifier input
- Run loop cable around the room perimeter
- Connect cable ends to amplifier output
- Turn on amplifier, adjust volume to mid-level
- Switch hearing aid to T-mode (or MT mode)
- Play TV - you should hear it through hearing aids
- Adjust loop amplifier volume for clear sound
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Wrong audio connection from TV (doesn't work with HDMI)
- Loop cable crossing or bundling (creates dead spots)
- Amplifier volume too high (distorts or buzzes)
- Not checking for interference (metal furniture, wiring)
- Hearing aid not actually in T-mode
💡 Pro trick: If you get buzzing, it's usually interference from mains wiring or electronics. Moving the loop cable a bit further from walls or trying different amplifier positions often fixes it.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
📺 TV compatibility: Most modern TVs have an audio output socket (usually 3.5mm headphone jack or RCA phono). Some very new TVs are digital-only - you might need an audio extractor box to get an output for the loop.
Hearing aid modes: T is telecoil only (blocks room sound, only hears loop). MT is mixed (hears both room and loop). Try both to see which you prefer.
Exeter's older properties with thick stone walls and lots of metal (reinforced lintels, old wiring) can cause more interference. Sometimes takes a bit of trial and error to find the best loop cable position.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a hearing loop and why would I need one?
It's a cable that goes around your room and creates a magnetic field that hearing aids can pick up. Means you hear the TV or conversation directly through your hearing aids instead of across the room. Makes a massive difference if you struggle to hear the TV clearly.
Do I need a special hearing aid?
Your hearing aid needs a telecoil (T-coil) built in. Most modern NHS and private hearing aids have them. If you can switch your hearing aid to 'T' mode, you've got one.
Can you install the loop cable?
I can run the cable around the room yes - usually goes under carpet or around skirting board. If you've already got the loop installed and just need it connecting and testing, that's quicker.
How do I know if it's working?
Switch your hearing aid to T mode, and you should hear the TV sound clearly through your hearing aids. If you hear buzzing or nothing at all, something's not set up right. I'll test it thoroughly.
Will it work with multiple hearing aids?
Yes - the loop signal broadcasts to the whole room. Anyone with a T-coil hearing aid can pick it up. Good for couples where both have hearing loss.
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