Welcome to Hearing Wellness

From ear care to clarity, Oido helps you stay connected to the sounds that matter. Learn to protect your hearing, care for your devices, and support better listening habits — the smart, non-prescription way.

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Sound Processing

The Science of Hearing, Simplified

Hearing is one of the most essential connections to the world around you. But clarity, not just volume, is what truly matters.

1. Sound Capture

The pinna (outer ear) collects sound waves and funnels them through the ear canal to the tympanic membrane.

2. Mechanical Amplification

The ossicles (malleus, incus, stapes) amplify vibrations by approximately 20 decibels through mechanical advantage.

3. Neural Transduction

Hair cells in the cochlea convert mechanical vibrations into electrical signals sent via the auditory nerve.

4. Brain Processing

The auditory cortex processes these signals, creating your perception of sound, speech, and spatial awareness.

Hearing Indicators

Are You Straining to Hear?

These symptoms often point to high-frequency hearing loss — the most common type in adults.

Speech Discrimination Difficulty

Trouble distinguishing consonants like “S,” “T,” and “F” — especially in conversation.

Volume Compensation

You frequently increase volume on the TV, phone, or radio beyond others’ comfort levels.

Background Noise Interference

Difficulty understanding speech in noisy environments like restaurants or meetings.

Listening Fatigue

Mental exhaustion after social interactions due to unclear sound processing.

Social Communication Challenges

You ask people to repeat themselves or avoid group settings altogether.

High-Frequency Hearing Loss

Hard to hear women’s and children’s voices, which are higher-pitched.

What Is Hearing Wellness?

Hearing wellness means feeling confident in how you experience sound — from conversation and music to safety and comfort. It’s about staying aware, staying connected, and making smart choices daily.

👂 Noticing Sound Changes

Hearing wellness starts with awareness. If you're turning up the TV or asking people to repeat themselves, it might be time to learn more.

🧼 Practicing Daily Care

Keeping your ears and devices clean is part of healthy hearing. It only takes a few seconds a day to make a big difference.

🔊 Staying Confident & Connected

Clearer sound can help you feel more connected in conversations, at events, and around loved ones — without guesswork or frustration.

Top Tips for Everyday Hearing Wellness

Face the person you're speaking with for visual clarity.
Reduce background noise when possible.
Take short breaks in loud spaces to reduce fatigue.

Keep your hearing device clean and charged daily.
Use both ears to help your brain localize sound.
Stay in environments where you can adapt to sound comfortably.

Using Your Oido Device: Do’s & Don’ts

✅ Do

Store your device in its case when not in use.
Fully charge it before longer sessions.
Follow the calibration instructions regularly.

🚫 Don’t

Expose it to water, steam, or extreme heat.
Clean using alcohol, bleach, or sprays.
Attempt to open or repair the device internally.

Device Care

Keep Your Hearing Devices Clean and Clear

Tap through these quick tips to keep your hearing aids sounding their best.

1. Daily Hygiene Protocol

Clean earbuds and mic ports using a soft, dry cloth. Remove earwax gently with the provided tool. Avoid moisture near electronics.

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"Hearing is brain work. Your ears collect sound. But your brain makes sense of it. OIDO is designed to support your hearing in a way that complements how your brain interprets sound — not just louder, but clearer and more natural."

— Hearing Health Research

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