Technology and assistive devices

Stay independent – and continue to enjoy the things you want to do – by making the best of new and existing technology.

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Our partners

Connevans offers a wide range of fantastic products and a wealth of experience, specialising in products and equipment for deaf people and those with hearing loss or tinnitus. When you shop online at our dedicated website with Connevans, 10% of each purchase is donated to us.

Contacta Systems Ltd installs and maintains hearing loops, ensuring your organisation is accessible to people using hearing aids or cochlear implants, and compliant with equality legislation. RNID receives a 5% donation for every hearing loop system installed and referred to Contacta via our dedicated email address. To obtain a quote, contact [email protected]

Alerting devices

Smoke alarm systems

If you are deaf or have hearing loss, there are smoke alarm systems available that can help alert you when an alarm goes off in your home.

Alarm clocks, baby monitors and multi-alerting systems

Find out about alarm clocks, baby monitors and multi-alerting systems tailored for you.

Doorbells

Types of doorbells and accessories to best let you know when someone is at the door.

Communication

Hearing aids

Find out more about hearing aids and how they can help you hear better.

Making conversations clearer

Loop systems, types of microphones and other assistive technology to help you communicate in your daily life.

How to use accessibility features on video conferencing apps

We look at the accessibility features of 3 of the most popular video conferencing apps and explain how you can use them to make communication easier.

Speech-to-text smartphone apps

We look at 7 popular speech-to-text (STT) apps for smartphones and compare their features.

How to use video captions on social media

Learn how to use captions on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and YouTube.

Using a phone

Using your mobile or smartphone

Make the most of existing features on your mobile or smartphone with your hearing aid and other devices.

Using your landline phone

Telephone amplifiers, extension ringers and other assistive devices for making landline calls clearer.

Relay UK

Relay UK can help you talk over the phone using a text to speech relay service.

Entertainment

TV, radio and music

Types of microphones, headphones and other assistive devices to help you continue to enjoy entertainment.

Going to the cinema

Find out about accessibility features and technology you can use when at the cinema.

Going to the theatre

Many theatres offer assistive technology to make performances accessible for deaf people and those with hearing loss.

Tinnitus

Technology to manage your tinnitus

Types of sound relaxers, apps and software to help you manage your tinnitus.

Get support with assistive devices online

Find out about the different types of products you might benefit from if you have hearing loss – from smoke alarm systems to devices to help you enjoy entertainment.

Get support online

Developing new technology

Help develop new technology

If you are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus, you can join our Research Panel and help shape new technology. Stay up to date with our latest opportunities by signing up.

Get support

Get support as a developer or manufacturer if you are working on new technology for people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.

Find out more

Support our communities

Technology and assistive products can make the difference between living in isolation and feeling connected. £5 could cover the cost of a helpline enquiry, and someone accessing the technology they need.

Donate to RNID

Latest news

Read the latest technology news.

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Get help paying for technology

Find out if you can access benefits to help you pay for hearing devices and assistive technology.