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A Pocket Talker is basically am amplifier that can be used with a neckloop and telecoil equipped hearing aids in noisy settings. It is not a BlueTooth device that needs to be paired with hearing aids or anything else. It is hardwired to a microphone. You can extend its reach by adding a cord that will connect to the microphone. (Visualize a 10 foot cord running from the device to the speaker on a TV.) The most recent Pocket Talker models include a telecoil. That allows someone to plug into a looped room if their hearing aids don't have telecoils. So, to simplify, the Pocket Talker is a personal amplification device, no pairing, and no need for hearing aids if used with headphones.