Description
Starkey Livio Hearing Aids
The Starkey Livio Hearing Aid range was released in the UK in 2019.
Founded in 1967, Starkey is America’s largest hearing aid manufacturer. Starkey has a worldwide presence, and their hearing aid factory in the UK is based in Stockport. Starkey has established a Hearing Foundation where their volunteers have fitted over 1 million hearing aids to those in need across the globe.
Starkey Livio Technology
The Starkey Livio range operates on Starkey’s Thrive platform. The Thrive platform integrates Hearing Performance, Healthable technology and Information Assistance.
The hearing aids Healthable technology (only available on the AI version) enables the hearing aid to detect if a user has had a fall and then alert a caregiver. It also tracks brain health and monitors heart rate.
Hearing Performance is maximised with improved sound quality to enhance clarity. Speech enhancement technology boosts and optimises speech levels. Advanced noise control features ensure the listening environment is comfortable.
Starkey Livio can be controlled and adjusted through the Thrive app, allowing users to fine-tune their hearing aids.
The integrated Information Assistance enables the hearing aids to self-check and diagnose problems. The Thrive App assistant empowers users to send questions to their audiologist and allows Remote Hearing Care.
The hearing aids have a dedicated adjustable music compressor for an enhanced and enjoyable music-listening experience.
Starkey has also released Livio without the AI option. The Livio range has five technology levels, the best being the Livio 2400 AI and then 2400, 2000, 1600 and 1200.  Full features and a comparison can be found on our product pages.
The Starkey Livio has made for iPhone (MFI) technology and will pair and stream to phones running the newest Android software.
The Starkey Livio rechargeable charger has a built-in battery so that you can charge on the go. A turbocharger with an integrated battery is also available.
Starkey Livio Models
Starkey Livio RIC R‚This rechargeable version has a built-in telecoil and full wireless connectivity. The device has a multifunction push button for programme change and volume control. It can be programmed to fit mild to severe hearing loss.
Starkey Livio mRIC, Running on a 312 battery, this micro RIC has wireless connectivity. The device has a multifunction push button for programme change and volume control. It can be programmed to fit mild to severe hearing loss.
Starkey Livio RIC 312‚ Full wireless connectivity running on a 312 battery. The device has a multifunction push button for programme change and volume control. It can be programmed to fit mild to severe hearing loss.
Starkey Livio AP‚ This Absolute Power (AP) version can be fitted for severe to profound losses. The device has a multifunction push button for programme change and volume control.
Starkey Livio BTE‚ A behind-the-ear device running on a size 13 battery. The device has full wireless capability. The device has a multifunction push button for programme change and volume control.
Starkey Livio Hearing Aid Colours
Starkey Livio RIC and BTE’s are available in colours; Bright white with Sterling, Black, Slate, Sterling, Espresso, Bronze and Champagne.
Starkey Livio Rechargeable Options
Two charger types are available for Livo: the Standard Charger and the Mini Turbo Charger. The Standard Charger on the left is a portable plug-in charger with Evolv AI RIC R, and BTE R. The Mini Turbo Charger is a pocket-sized charger that can be used with Livio RIC R.
Starkey Livio – mobiles and Thrive app
The Starkey Livio has made for iPhone (MFI) technology and will pair and stream to phones running the newest Android software.
The Thrive Hearing Control app gives users complete control over their hearing aids using their smartphones. The app allows users to adjust volume, switch memories, and fine-tune their hearing aids.
The Thrive app also contains assistive features – Find My Phone, Translate, Transcribe and Self Check, which lets you check your hearing aid performance without an office visit.
Starkey Livio – Accessories
Several accessories are also available with Starkey Evolv:
Starkey TV Streamer – Plugs into your TV and will stream stereo sound direct to your hearing aids.
Remote Microphone allows users to enjoy one-on-one conversations in noisy environments and stream binaurally from four different audio sources: Bluetooth, Telecoil, FM or Line-In.
Mini Remote Microphone – Allows users to enjoy one-on-one conversations in noisy environments with the small, easy-to-use Mini Remote Microphone.
Starkey Remote – A pocket-sized remote control allowing the user to change hearing aid volume or programs.
Table Microphone – This device improves users hearing in group settings like family gatherings or noisy restaurants. Eight built-in microphones detect the primary speaker‚voice and stream it directly to their hearing aids.
Starkey’s new hearing aids will pair via Bluetooth to Orcam. Orcam is a device that visually impaired users use. It uses facial recognition allowing the user knows who is talking. Orcam can also read and turn text into audio which is then processed and delivered to the hearing aids.