For years, pairing hearing aids to an Android phone has been a minor headache. That changes today, as part of the latest updates Google’s making available for its accessibility tools.
The update is first coming to Demant hearing aids, and Starkey will be supported in early 2026. Once you pair your device, you get the same fast setup as with Fast Pair earbuds: Just tap once to connect. Android Authority uncovered this feature earlier this year, and it’s nice to finally see it going live for users. For people who use hearing aids all day, this removes a barrier that shouldn’t have existed in the first place.