Description
Founded in 1967, Starkey is America’s largest hearing aid manufacturer. Starkey have a worldwide presence and, in the UK, their factory is based in Stockport.  Starkey have established a Hearing Foundation where their volunteers have fitted over 1 million hearing aids to those in need across the globe.
The Starkey Livio Edge AI range operate on Starkey’s Thrive platform. The Thrive platform integrates Hearing Performance, Healthable technology and Information Assistance.
Livio Edge AI are the first aids that have artificial intelligence built into the hearing aid system.
Hearing Reality Pro analyses and understands the listening environment and then uses binaural signal processing, adaptive microphone directionality to adjust the hearing aid to give the best possible hearing in any listening environment.
Starkey Livio Edge AI new Edge Mode is where artificial intelligence is utilised in challenging listening situations. Edge mode is an on-demand program that gives real-time increased comfort and clarity in challenging listening environments.
The hearing aids have a dedicated adjustable music compressor allowing for an enhanced and enjoyable music listening experience.
Starkey Livio Edge AI is also the first hearing aid with voice activated commands. This means you can change the programme of the hearing aid by simply speaking.
The updated Thrive AI App introduces Thrive Care which allows carers and family members to monitor and the users hearing aid use and health. Thrive care includes fall alert and brain and body tracking.
Starkey Livio Edge AI introduces the first Lithium-ion rechargeable custom in the ear (ITC, ITE) hearing aid. A wireless device that allows for audio streaming – the battery will last a full day with up to 4 hours of streaming. The built-in motion sensors allow the device to automatically turn off when taken off and they will automatically turn where placed back in the ears.
The hearing aids Healthable technology which 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.
Starkey Livio Edge can be controlled and adjusted through the Thrive app which allows users to fine tune their own hearing aids and also allows for remote hearing care.
The integrated Information Assistance enables the hearing aids to self-check and diagnose any problems. The Thrive App assistant enables the user to send questions to their audiologist and also allows for Remote Hearing Care.
Starkey have released Livio Edge AI option in 5 technology levels with the best being the Livio Edge AI and then Livio AI 2000, 1600,1200 and 1000.  Full features and a comparison can be found on our product pages.
The Starkey Livio has made for iPhone (Mfi) technology and will also pair and stream to phones running the newest Android software.
The Starkey Livio rechargeable charger has a built-in battery so you can charge on the go. A turbo charger with an integrated battery is also available.
Starkey Livio Edge AI is available in a number of models:
Starkey Livio Edge AI RIC R -This rechargeable version has a built in telecoil and full wireless connectivity. The device has a multifunction push button allowing for programme change and volume control. It can be programmed to fit mild to severe hearing losses.
Starkey Livio Edge AI mRIC – Running on a 312 battery, this micro RIC has wireless connectivity. The device has a multifunction push button allowing for programme change and volume control. It can be programmed to fit mild to severe hearing losses.
Starkey Livio Edge AI RIC 312 – Full wireless connectivity running on a 312 battery. The device has a multifunction push button allowing for programme change and
Starkey Livio Edge AI 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 allowing for programme change and volume control.
Starkey Livio Edge AI ITC R – A rechargeable custom made in the ear product. Full wireless and audio streaming. Has double tap or push button for operation. No Telecoil.
Starkey Livio Edge AI ITE R – A rechargeable custom made in the ear product. Full wireless and audio streaming and telecoil. Has double tap or push button for operation.
A number of accessories are also available with Starkey Livio:
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 easily 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 programmes.
Table Microphone РThis device improves users hearing in group settings like family gatherings or noisy restaurants. Eight built-in microphones detect the primary speaker’s voice and stream it directly to their hearing aids.
Starkey new hearing aids will pair via Bluetooth to Orcam. Orcam is a device that is used by users who visually impaired. It uses facial recognition allowing the user knows who is talking. Orcam is also able to read and turn text into audio which is then processed and delivered to the hearing aids.
Why Choose Sound Hearing?
soundhearing.org is a company that works in Greater London and in parts of Essex and Kent.
Our purpose is to provide high quality, transparent and affordable hearing care.
Through detailed descriptions of each hearing aid and its features, our website outlines every product available on the market from the main hearing aid manufacturers. This allows you to compare hearing aids from each range.
Unlike many high street providers, we are not owned (partially or wholly) by a particular manufacturer, which is why we can offer you the choice of hundreds of hearing aids.
To help you make the right choice, feel free to contact us for advice and to answer any questions you may have. An audiologist can also come to your home, free of charge, in order to assess your hearing and your listening needs.