Editing Cochlear implant (section)

=== Assistive listening devices ===
Most modern cochlear implants can be used with a range of [[assistive listening device]]s (ALDs), which help people to hear better in challenging listening situations. These situations could include talking on the phone, watching TV or listening to a speaker or teacher. With an ALD, the sound from devices including mobile phones or from an external microphone is sent to the audio processor directly, rather than being picked up by the audio processor's microphone. This direct transmission improves the sound quality for the user, making it easier to talk on the phone or stream music.

ALDs come in many forms, such as {{not a typo|neckloops}},<ref>{{Cite web|title=Induction Neckloops - Bluetooth Neckloop|url=https://adcohearing.com/collections/induction-loops-neckloops|access-date=2021-12-09|website=ADCO Hearing Products|language=en}}</ref> pens,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Phonak Roger Pen|url=https://www.ihear.co.uk/products/phonak-roger-pen|access-date=2021-12-09|website=www.ihear.co.uk|language=en|archive-date=2021-12-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211209161908/https://www.ihear.co.uk/products/phonak-roger-pen|url-status=dead}}</ref> and specialist battery pack covers.<ref>{{Cite web|title=AudioStream - Connect Your MED-EL Cochlear Implant|url=https://www.medel.com/hearing-solutions/accessories/connectivity/audiostream|access-date=2021-12-09|website=www.medel.com|language=en}}</ref> Modern ALDs are usually able to receive sound from any Bluetooth device, including phones and computers, before transmitting it wirelessly to the audio processor. Most cochlear implants are also compatible with older ALD technology, such as a telecoil.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2012-03-29|title=Using the telephone|url=https://cochlearimplanthelp.com/journey/getting-connected/using-the-telephone/|access-date=2021-12-09|website=cochlear implant HELP|language=en}}</ref>