Auto hearing aids

The older model of hearing aids that our department used to fit were Nathos Auto hearing aids. Below are some information on how to operate these hearing aids.

Operating your hearing aids

Turning your hearing aids on/off

On Off Hearing Aid

To turn the hearing aid on, close the battery door. To turn the hearing aid off, open the battery door.

Left & right hearing aid markings

Auto markers

There is a red or blue marking on the back of the hearing aid. Red marking is for the right hearing aid and blue marking is for the left hearing aid.

Slimtube Marking

On your earpiece, there will also be a marking in blue or red. Please ensure the colour of the marking on your earpiece matches the colour of the marking on your hearing aid.

Push button

The push button on your hearing aid can have various functions or be disabled completely. It can control either the program or volume control. We recommend contacting your Audiology department if you are unsure about the function of the push button.

Volume control

Auto VC

Nathos Auto M and Nathos Auto SP only: To increase the volume, press the volume control upwards. To decrease the volume, press the volume control downwards. If nothing happens, the volume control may be disabled therefore if you would like to have it activated, you will need to make an Audiology appointment.

BATTERY SAFETY ALERT - it is dangerous if a battery is swallowed accidentally and needs urgent support from A&E. Please keep and store batteries safely. Contact: patientsafety.enquiries@nhs.net. (National Patient Safety Alert: NatPSA/2019/003/NHSPS)