Over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids—intended for people with mild or moderate hearing loss—are easier to buy and often more affordable than traditional hearing aids, but they often don’t ...

The availability of over-the-counter devices means that getting a hearing aid is now easier than ever, but where to begin? Consumer Reports put several of them to the test to help you figure out ...

A proper fit is important with any hearing aid, whether it’s an over-the-counter model or a model prescribed by an audiologist. The app also listens for background noise during the fit test.