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Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) for Wireless Devices
Hearing aids do not always function well with wireless handsets. Hearing aids operate by using a microphone to pick up sound waves, converting the sound waves into electrical signals to be amplified. Distortion or amplification of unwanted sound (noise) often occurs.
The FCC’s hearing aid compatibility requirements address hearing aids that operate in Acoustic Coupling (M rating) using the microphone or Inductive Coupling (T rating) using a telecoil ensuring minimum interference and providing sufficient volume.
Hearing aids operating on acoustic coupling mode receive through a microphone and then amplify all sounds surrounding the user, including both desired sounds, such as a telephone’s audio signal, and unwanted ambient noise. Hearing aids operating in inductive coupling mode turn off the microphone to avoid amplifying unwanted ambient noise, instead of using a telecoil to receive only audio signal-based magnetic fields generated by inductive coupling-capable telephones. Garden Valley Technologies recommends that you test the handset before purchasing to make sure you are able to hear with little interference from your hearing aid or if you have severe hearing loss. GVT has a 14-day return or exchange policy, please call for details.
HAC Rating
Hearing Aid Compliant (HAC) Device Rating
As of January 12, 2026
| Phone | Rating |
| Apple iPhone 17 (256GB) | Hearing Aid Compatible (HAC-2019 / M3, T3) |
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro (256GB) | Hearing Aid Compatible (HAC-2019 / M3, T3) |
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (256GB) | Hearing Aid Compatible (HAC-2019 / M3, T3) |
| Apple iPhone 16e (128GB) | Hearing Aid Compatible (HAC-2019 / M3, T3) |
| Apple iPhone 16 (128GB) | Hearing Aid Compatible (HAC-2019 / M3, T3) |
| Apple iPhone 16 Pro (256GB) | Hearing Aid Compatible (HAC-2019 / M3, T3) |
| Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (256GB) | Hearing Aid Compatible (HAC-2019 / M3, T3) |
| Apple iPhone 15 (128GB) | (HAC-2019 / M3, T4) |
| Apple iPhone 15 Pro (256GB) | (HAC-2019 / M3, T4) |
| Apple iPhone SE (128GB) | (HAC-2019 / M3, T4) |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 (128GB) | Hearing Aid Compatible (HAC 2019 / M3, T3) |
| Samsung Galaxy A25 (128GB) | Hearing Aid Compatible (HAC 2019 / M3, T3) |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus (256GB) | Hearing Aid Compatible (HAC 2019 / M3, T3) |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (256GB) | Hearing Aid Compatible (HAC 2019 / M3, T3) |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 (128GB) | Hearing Aid Compatible (HAC 2019 / M3, T3) |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus (256GB) | Hearing Aid Compatible (HAC 2019 / M3, T3) |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (256GB) | Hearing Aid Compatible (HAC 2019 / M3, T3) |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 (128GB) | HAC 2019 / M3, T3 |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (256GB) | HAC 2019 / M3, T3 |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus(256GB) | HAC 2019 / M3, T3 |
| Kyocera Dura | HAC 2019 / M4, T4 |
- This list is subject to change. To check the availability of these and other devices, give us a call at 800-448-8260.
- The HAC rating for a phone can also be found on its box or within the user manual.
https://www.fcc.gov/hearing-aid-compatibility-wireless-telephones
