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Why is my iOS 18.1 hearing test unable to classify results?

I have tried taking the new hearing test on iOS 18.1 several times now and I keep getting an error message saying Unable to Classify because there is too much background noise. I have run the test in several locations that are free of sound but I keep getting the error message. I'm very disappointed as I just purchased some AirPods Pro 2 so that I could use the hearing aid function. Is anyone else having this problem?



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iPhone 15 Pro

Posted on Oct 30, 2024 8:59 PM

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Posted on Nov 1, 2024 5:53 AM

Really terrible software. First it tells me the environment is quiet enough. Then if it is hearing a noise, it doesn't stop right there but goes on for minutes only to fail in the end.

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Dec 11, 2024 3:25 PM in response to brandt146

It failed for me 3 times in a row. First test their was a clear

interference due a dishwasher a room over, moved to a closed door

bathroom - 1am at night. No ambient background noise or audible

interruptions. I do have some degree of hearing loss plus auditory

exocytosis (surfers ear - surgically corrected) that affects some range

of fidelity in distinguishing sound, particularly on the high end

frequencies plus likely higher extent of hearing loss due to concerts

over a lifetime. But I would assume that the application or feature is

fit for purpose - that is determining which frequencies and at which

level sensory loss exists. Clearly - from a purely diagnostic standpoint

it has issues let alone how it would adapt or optimize sound output

based on an highly sensitive and specific assessment. I can try in my 16

daughter who will especially be sensitive to picking up sounds I know I

doubt I pick up and have the wife - whose ears are not as abused as

mine. But - bit of a disappointment from a customer who could benefit

from a practical feature that should have a technological fix.


Try the Mimi app.

Why is my iOS 18.1 hearing test unable to classify results?

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