Spokeo in the spotlight on Radio Classique: restoring communication with the hearing impaired
On Radio Classique's morning show, Michael Uzzan , co-founder of Spokeo, presented what sets this new-generation listening assistant apart. A remarkable passage that highlights a problem that is too often ignored: how to speak to a person who does not have a hearing aid or does not have one?
The observation: 60% of hearing-impaired people do not wear a hearing aid
The interview begins with a striking statistic: 60% of people with hearing loss do not wear hearing aids . Some cannot, others do not want to, for various reasons: discomfort, battery management, poor sound quality, or even denial of their hearing loss. As a result, these people often find themselves excluded from everyday interactions.
Spokeo, a concrete alternative
Spokeo presents itself as a simple, effective, and immediate solution . It is based on a headset + smart microphone duo. The headset is worn by the hearing-impaired person, while the lavalier microphone is worn by the person speaking.
What makes the difference:
- The microphone is positioned as close as possible to the voice, limiting background noise.
- The headset encapsulates the ear to further isolate sounds.
- The patented dual-conduction technology (air + bone) provides exceptional listening quality, even with earwax blockage.
An inclusive, not intrusive logic
Michael points out that Spokeo does not replace a medical hearing aid . It complements existing solutions, particularly for those who cannot or do not want to start a treatment program. Available without a prescription on myspokeo.com , Spokeo is aimed at a wide audience: caregivers, healthcare professionals and public establishments.
"It's up to the person who wants to be understood to have the solution," he rightly reminds us.
Helpers, caregivers, public places: multiple uses
- Family caregivers : to communicate better with an elderly loved one.
- Healthcare professionals : to ensure informed patient consent.
- Public establishments : to comply with accessibility obligations (Disability Act).
An affordable solution, without any restrictive process
At €598 including tax , Spokeo is much more affordable than traditional hearing aids. While not yet covered by social security, it may be eligible for support from certain supplementary health insurance plans. The Spokeo team hopes to see this change.
🎧 To (re)listen to the full interview on Radio Classique:
👉 Spokeo on Radio Classique – Full Interview
📦 Discover Spokeo or place an order:
myspokeo.com