Among these features, noise level monitor is a feature that helps users to be aware of the noise level around them and protect hearing health.
The Noise app on Apple Watch is a special app designed to measure the noise level in the environment and alert users when the noise level is above the prescribed limit. It uses microphones on the Apple Watch to measure decibel levels in the environment. The app alerts users when noise levels in their area have reached levels that may affect users’ hearing.
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things you should know
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Sound levels are measured in A-weighted decibels
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A sound exposure of up to 80 decibels is considered okay and does not impair hearing with prolonged exposure.
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Long-term and repeated exposure to sound above 80 decibels can lead to permanent hearing loss.
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Sound level measurement with Apple Watch can be affected by water and wind.
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Here is what the regulatory limit for sound exposure is in decibels:
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80 decibels: About 5 hours and 30 minutes a day at this level can cause temporary hearing loss. The weekly limit at this level is 40 hours.
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85 decibels: Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes per day at this level can cause temporary hearing loss. The weekly limit at this level is around 12 hours and 30 minutes.
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90 decibels: About 30 minutes a day at this level can cause temporary hearing loss. The weekly limit at this level is 4 hours.
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95 decibels: Just 10 minutes a day at this level can cause temporary hearing loss. The weekly limit at this level is around 1 hour and 15 minutes.
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100 decibels: Just a few minutes a day at this level can cause temporary hearing loss. The weekly limit at this level is around 20 minutes.
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How to download the Noise app on the Apple Watch
The Noise app on the Apple Watch is pre-installed and users do not need to manually download it from the App Store. All they have to do is set up the Apple Watch with their iPhone and it will be available on the app screen. After that, they need to set up the Noise function on the clock on the iPhone.
How to set up and use the Noise app on the Apple Watch
