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.

All products that are featured on the pages below can be purchased at our RNID Connenvans website.

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.

Assistive listening systems

Assistive listening systems, like hearing loops and Auracast, can help you hear better in public venues like cinemas, theatres and public transport.

Speech-to-text smartphone apps

Speech-to-text apps transcribe conversations in real time. Find out which apps you can use for your Android or iPhone.

How to use a tablet as a speech-to-text device

Speech-to-text software can help you take part in conversations. Learn how to turn your tablet or iPad into a speech-to-text device.

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.

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.

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.

Our partners

Our partner 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.

Our partner 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 RNID@contacta.co.uk

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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.