Signia Hearing Test 4+

I don't have a hearing loss that requires any action, yet this app shows me below average and suggests otherwise. I suspect that there are too many variables, especially headphone quality that an uncalibrated setup like this cannot account for. The most telltale "feature" of this app was that a large portion is dedicated to putting you in contact with people selling hearing aids. This always leaves me wondering if the real motive is sales or accuracy.

Was told by a medical insurance provider that they would contact me by phone at a later date and instruct me on using the Signia app for taking a virtual hearing test at home. Wanting to be prepared I downloaded the app to an iPad Pro. Then finding a quiet spot I proceeded to take the short test to become familiar with it. Using my AirPod Pro earbuds I started the test. If there are instructions for taking the test, I couldn’t find them. All I heard was crude static coming out of my iPad speaker. Checking my settings to see if I was in fact “connected” to my AirPods . . they were. I tried again and heard only static coming out of my speaker with a VERY FAINT abstract syllable in the cacophony. I tried a different Bluetooth headset . . . Same negative result. I tried loading the app to my phone, with the same negative findings. I tried taking the Long Test . . Zip, zero. When my phone call comes I will recommend several of the other hearing apps that all worked as advertised and received 4+, or greater rating. Total waste of time . . at least it was free.

I ran the test several times with different results each time. Sometimes it said both ears were ok, other times both ears were impaired, and other times one ear was ok and the other wasn't and vice versa. The graphs showing the results aren't explained and don't make any sense. Even when I got most tests correct, I got a low score.