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Hear people clearly again, without the clinic visit or the clinic price.

For adults with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss who are tired of asking "what?", turning the TV up, and nodding along in restaurants.

  • No appointment needed: OTC hearing aids are sold direct since 2022
  • Set up at home: pick your ear tip, turn it on, set the volume
  • 60-day returns: try it in your own life first
  • 12-month warranty against defects
  • Free tracked shipping anywhere in the U.S.
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    $129 a pair · free U.S. shipping · 60-day returns

    60-day returnsTry it at home

    12-month warrantyDefects covered

    Free U.S. shippingTracked to your door

    FDA OVER-THE-COUNTER HEARING AID CATEGORY · NO PRESCRIPTION NEEDED · ADULTS 18+

    Sound familiar?

    Older woman leaning in to speak into an older man's ear

    You can hear that they're talking. You just can't make out the words.

    Age-related hearing loss often fades the higher-pitched sounds first, and many consonants (s, f, th, k) live up there. So speech sounds mumbled rather than quiet, and turning the volume up just makes it loud.1

    Older woman laughing with family at an outdoor dinner table

    Restaurants, family dinners and group chats get harder first

    Background noise covers the quiet parts of speech. Many people start skipping the outings they used to enjoy, or sit through them smiling and guessing.

    Older couple sitting together on a sofa at home

    Until 2022, the only answer was a clinic

    Appointments, a prescription, and often several thousand dollars a pair.3 Now the FDA's over-the-counter category lets adults with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss buy a hearing aid directly.2

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    Two in-the-canal hearing aids with soft ear tips, blue for the left ear and red for the right

    Meet HEARVELA One

    Small enough to forget you're wearing it

    Two hearing aids that sit in the ear and recharge in their pocket-size case. Take them out at night, drop them in, and they're ready in the morning.

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    Why HEARVELA One costs less than a clinic hearing aid

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    Sold direct

    No clinic or store markup

    We sell online and ship from our warehouse to your door, so the price isn't carrying a clinic's rent and staff.

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    You fit it yourself

    No fitting appointments in the price

    OTC hearing aids are designed for you to set up and adjust at home with a printed guide. If you'd rather have a professional do it, a prescription aid is the better choice.

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    Built for mild to moderate

    Made for the most common kind of hearing loss

    It isn't designed for severe loss, which needs more power and professional programming. That focus keeps it simpler and the price lower.

    Try it for 60 days

    Hearing aids take a few weeks to get used to. If HEARVELA One isn't right for you, return it within 60 days of delivery for a refund. How returns work.

    Plus a 12-month warranty: if it stops working because of a defect, we repair or replace it.

    OTC or prescription?

    HEARVELA One (OTC)Prescription hearing aid
    Who it's forAdults 18+, perceived mild to moderate lossAny degree, including severe and profound, and children
    Exam or prescription to buyNot requiredUsually part of the process
    FittingYou adjust it yourselfProgrammed by a professional
    Delivered to your doorYes, freeUsually picked up at a clinic
    Typical priceShown at checkout, one price per pairOften several thousand dollars per pair3

    Up and running in 3 steps

    Older couple talking at home

    1. Pick your ear tip

    Try the sizes in the box and keep the one that feels snug but comfortable.

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    2. Put it in, turn it on

    The printed guide shows every step with pictures.

    Grandparents with their two granddaughters

    3. Set the volume

    Start low in a quiet room and turn it up until voices are comfortable.

    Don't keep missing half the conversation.
    Two in-the-canal hearing aids with soft ear tips, blue for the left ear and red for the right

    Here's what you get

    $129 a pair

    • HEARVELA One hearing aids (one pair)
    • Free tracked U.S. shipping
    • 60-day returns
    • 12-month warranty
    • Email support from real people
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    Not right for you? Return it within 60 days of delivery.

    Questions

    Do I need a hearing test?

    Not to buy an OTC hearing aid. A professional hearing test can still help you understand your hearing, and you should see a doctor first if anything on the safety checklist applies.

    Do I need a prescription?

    No. OTC hearing aids can be bought by adults 18+ with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss without a prescription.

    What if it doesn't work for me?

    Give it a few weeks; most people need time to adjust. If it still isn't right, return it within 60 days of delivery. Returns policy.

    Will people see it?

    Photos and dimensions will be on this page once we have final production units. We won't describe it as invisible.

    How long does shipping take?

    Shipping policy.

    Will it fall out?

    Choosing the right ear-tip size is what keeps it secure. Try each size in the box. If none fits well, contact us before you return it.

    Is there a warranty?

    Yes, 12 months against defects in materials and workmanship.

    What's in the box?

    The full list will be published from the final packing list before orders open.

    Does insurance cover it? HSA or FSA?

    Most health insurance plans don't cover OTC hearing aids. We'll confirm HSA/FSA card acceptance before launch; check with your plan administrator.

    Is it a tinnitus treatment?

    No. It isn't intended to treat tinnitus, and it isn't for severe or profound hearing loss.

    How do I contact you?

    Email support@hearvela.com, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm Pacific.

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    Who OTC hearing aids are (and aren't) for

    OTC hearing aids are intended for adults 18 and older with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. They are not intended for severe or profound hearing loss, and they are not for children.

    See a doctor, preferably an ear specialist, before using a hearing aid if you have:

    • A visible deformity of the ear, from birth or injury
    • Fluid, pus or blood coming out of the ear in the past 6 months
    • Pain or discomfort in the ear
    • A history of excessive earwax, or you suspect something is in your ear canal
    • Episodes of vertigo or severe dizziness
    • Sudden, quickly worsening or fluctuating hearing loss in the past 6 months
    • Hearing loss or ringing (tinnitus) in only one ear, or a noticeable difference between ears

    Sudden hearing loss can be a medical emergency. If you notice it, contact a doctor right away. A hearing aid will not restore normal hearing or prevent hearing loss. Read the full OTC hearing aid information.

    1. National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), "Age-Related Hearing Loss (Presbycusis)".
    2. U.S. Food and Drug Administration, final rule establishing OTC hearing aids, 21 CFR 800.30 (effective October 17, 2022).
    3. President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, Aging America & Hearing Loss (2015): average about $2,400 per hearing aid. Prices vary by provider.