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Discover Starkey Omega AI Hearing Aids: Enhance Your Sound Experience
Starkey Omega AI hearing aids are the latest flagship devices from Starkey, offering advanced AI-driven sound processing, health features, and seamless connectivity.
On this page, you can learn about the available models and technology levels. We also explain the new technology packed into these small devices and show you the available wireless accessories.
This guide will be helpful for individuals seeking advanced hearing solutions, audiologists, and caregivers researching hearing aids on behalf of patients.
Finding the right hearing aids and hearing care provider can significantly improve the quality of life, communication, and overall well-being.
Introduction to Starkey Omega AI
Released in October 2025, Starkey Omega AI hearing aids succeed Starkey Edge AI hearing aids.
- Starkey Omega AI hearing aids utilise advanced AI-driven sound processing to deliver outstanding sound quality in complex listening environments.
- These hearing aids deliver clear speech and a natural sound experience by automatically adapting to different listening environments.
- Starkey Omega AI has been proven to improve speech intelligibility and reduce listening effort in challenging listening situations.
- With the Starkey app and TeleHear Gen AI Assistant, users can fine-tune their hearing and make adjustments for a personalised experience.
Key Omega AI Product Highlights and Improvements
Omega AI hearing aids have several unique features compared to their competitors. These include the new DNN 360 technology, health and wellness features, and a long 51-hour battery life.
- DNN 360 automatically detects speech, background noise, and motion in different listening environments and intelligently adjusts the hearing aids to maximise speech understanding. This helps users navigate their surroundings with greater confidence, knowing their hearing will adapt as they go.
- DNN Spatial Awareness: Ensures you stay aware of your surroundings without compromising speech clarity.
- Generative AI Smart Assistant: Allows you to ask questions, control programmes, and adjust settings hands-free.
- TeleHear AI: Uses AI to diagnose and optimise hearing aid performance without a live remote session.
- Pro 10 HydroShield – a new coating which makes Omega AI waterproof in up to 1 metre of water.
- New Shell Resin for custom products are 20 times stronger than previous versions.
- Indicator Lights: Clear visual cues for power, pairing, and locating lost devices.
Free Hearing Tests and Starkey Omega AI Hearing Aid Trial
If you would like to trial Stareky Omega AI hearing aids, Sound Hearing provides:
- Free hearing tests in your home
- A clear explanation of your hearing test results and a conversation to determine the best hearing aid option for you
- A choice of service plans to meet your needs
- 60-day money-back guarantee
- 5-year warranty with all our Starkey hearing aids
Omega AI Range
Omega AI is available in 5 models, including RIC (receiver-in-canal) and Custom Rechargeable models that fit in the ear canal. Omega AI is available in 3 technology levels: 24, 20 and 16.
Starkey Omega AI RIC R
Starkey Omega AI RIC is designed for comfort and discretion. With industry-leading battery life and a choice of 7 colours, Omega AI delivers cutting-edge hearing aid technology that automatically activates upon power-on.
- Receiver in the Canal (RIC) Hearing Aid
- G3 Neuro Processor
- DNN 360 with DNN Directionality and DNN Spatial Awareness
- Edge Mode+
- Lithium-ion rechargeable with up to 51 hours of life
- LE Bluetooth connectivity
- My Starkey App
- Pro10 HydraShield
- Auracast – future-ready connectivity
- Available in 7 colours: White, Tech Black, Graphite Grey, Silver, Chestnut, Caramel and Beige.
- Available with Standard Service and Service LITE
Starkey Omega AI RIC RT
Omega AI RIC RT is a slightly larger device than the R version because it includes a telecoil. Public spaces such as theatres and churches often transmit sound via loop systems, which the telecoil can pick up.
- Receiver in the Canal (RIC) Hearing Aid
- G3 Neuro Processor
- DNN 360 with DNN Directionality and DNN Spatial Awareness
- Edge Mode+
- Lithium-ion rechargeable with up to 51 hours of life
- LE Bluetooth connectivity
- My Starkey App
- Auracast – future-ready connectivity
- Telecoil
- Pro10 HydraShield
- Available in 7 colours: White, Tech Black, Graphite Grey, Silver, Chestnut, Caramel and Beige.
- Available with Standard Service and Service LITE
Starkey Omega AI ITC | ITE
To create these customised hearing aids, your hearing care professional will need to take an impression of your ear canal. Starkey will use this impression to build a custom hearing aid that fits your ear, ensuring a personalised, comfortable fit.
The ITC version is smaller than the ITE and is the more popular choice.
- Custom-made hearing aids designed to fit in the ear
- G3 Neuro Processor
- Edge Mode+
- Lithium-ion rechargeable with up to 42 hours of life
- LE Bluetooth connectivity
- My Starkey App
- Auracast – future-ready connectivity
- Pro10 HydraShield
- Suitable for mild, moderate and severe hearing loss
- Available in shell colours: pink, light brown, medium brown, chestnut, dark brown and black
- Standard Service Only
Starkey Omega AI CIC
CIC – Completely in the canal hearing aid with Bluetooth capabilities for streaming audio. Omega AI CIC requires a hearing care professional to take an ear impression.
- The smallest hearing aid of the range is designed to sit deep in the ear canal
- G3 Neuro Processor
- Edge Mode+
- 312 Zinc-Air disposable battery
- LE Bluetooth connectivity
- Extraction Cord also works as an aerial for Bluetooth
- My Starkey App
- Auracast – future-ready connectivity
- Pro10 HydraShield
- Suitable for mild, moderate and severe hearing loss
- Standard Service Only
Key new Features of Starkey Omega AI to help you hear the world
Hearing in Background Noise
Hearing in background noise is by far the biggest challenge that people with hearing loss want to overcome. To address this, Omega AI uses DNN 360.
DNN 360 has been trained and, with the new G3 Neuro Processor, can make millions of decisions every hour to separate speech from noise.
DNN 360 technology continuously analyses key environmental sounds from all directions and adapts in real time, enabling a natural flow of conversation regardless of the source’s direction. Clinical testing shows up to 28% better speech intelligibility in complex listening environments and up to an 8 dB improvement in signal-to-noise ratio.
In practical terms, this means that when the user is in a noisy environment, such as a birthday party or a busy restaurant, the Omega AI continually scans the environment and makes instant sound adjustments, isolating voices from the noise in a much more sophisticated and effective way than previous hearing aids.
A practical example of DNN 360 with directionality is when you’re walking and talking with someone beside you while looking ahead. Omega AI can focus on delivering speech from the side, enabling you to stay focused on your path.
If the hearing aid user still has difficulty hearing speech in noise, they can activate Edge Mode+. When activated, Edge Mode+ uses an AI-powered system that can enhance speech or reduce noise for comfort. Starkey states it can improve speech in noise by up to 13 decibels.
Healthables – New Wellness Features
Omega AI tracks your steps and movements like previous models, but with Omega AI Starkey adding automatic respiratory rate monitoring, which can analyse and record resting breaths per minute. Monitoring the resting respiratory rate over time can be a valuable indicator of overall health and may highlight potential health concerns.
The Starkey app features a new balance builder programme, a series of guided exercises designed to help users improve stability and balance. The motion sensors within Omega AI hearing aids track and report progress. The app can also be configured to send an SOS message if a fall is detected.
Enhanced Waterproofing
The Omega AI RIC hearing aids now feature improved waterproofing with the new Pro 10 HyraShield. This coating makes the hearing aids water- and dust-resistant (up to 1 metre).
Stronger Shell for Custom Products
Starkey Omega AI Custom (ITE, ITC, and CIC) hearing aids incorporate a new impact-resistant resin shell that is 20 times stronger than earlier versions. This means your Omega AI hearing aids will be far more resilient to the knocks and mishaps of everyday life.
What is the difference between models and technology levels?
The key difference between the Omega AI technology levels and models is that DNN 360 is only available with OMEGA AI RIC 24. DNN 360 is not available with the custom versions of Omega AI 24.
Edge Mode+ can only be configured to activate automatically with Omega AI 24.
The Gen AI Smart Assistant and TeleHear AI features are only available with Omega AI 24.
| Technical Feature | Omega AI 24 RIC R | Omega AI 24 Custom | Omega AI 20 RIC R & Custom | Omega AI 16 RIC R & Custom |
| DNN 360 | Yes | No | No | No |
| Edge Mode + | Automatic & manual activation | Automatic & manual activation | Manual activation only | Manual activation only |
| Soft noise reduction | Premium | Premium | Advanced | Standard |
| Machine Noise Reduction | Up to 22 dB of Reduction | Up to 22 dB of Reduction | Up to 12 dB of Reduction | Up to 7 dB of Reduction |
| Speech in Noise Reduction | Up to 22 dB of Reduction | Up to 22 dB of Reduction | Up to 10 dB of Reduction | Up to 8 dB of Reduction |
| Transient Noise Reduction | Up to 15 dB of Reduction | Up to 15 dB of Reduction | Up to 9 dB of Reduction | Up to 6 dB of Reduction |
| Wind Reduction | Up to 35 dB of Reduction | Up to 35 dB of Reduction | Up to 19 dB of Reduction | Up to 10 dB of Reduction |
| Gen AI Smart Assistant | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| TeleHear AI | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Balance Builder program | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Translate | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Transcribe | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Smart Assistant | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LE Bluetooth & 2-Way Audio | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tap Control | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Starkey Omega AI Colours
Omega AI RIC is available in the colours: beige, caramel, chestnut, graphite grey, silver, tech black, and white.
ITC and ITE moders are available in: pink, light brown, medium brown, chestnut, dark brown and black.
My Starkey APP
The Starkey app is available for iOS and Android. The app offers a range of features that allow users to fine-tune their hearing aids, adjust volume, track health metrics, and receive notifications and updates.
To check your phone’s compatibility with Omega AI, click here.
- With the TeleHear Gen AI Assistant, users can receive personalised support and guidance for their hearing needs. You can ask Generative AI to change switch programs, set reminders and more.
- Sound Adjustment: The app serves as a remote control, allowing users to adjust volume and switch hearing aid programmes. Users can also personalise their hearing experience across different environments.
- Edge Mode+ can be activated and adjusted with the app
- Find my hearing aids: Use your phone’s GPS to track your devices.
- Battery Life Status
- Wellness Features—If the Omega AI hearing aid detects a fall, the app can immediately alert family or friends.
- My Starkey can accurately count steps, track engagement, and help achieve well-being goals.
- Smart Assistant – Translate languages, set reminders and take advantage of an array of features that make life easier.
- TeleHear – Receive remote help and request sound adjustments from your hearing care professional
Key Connectivity Features
Omega AI hearing aids feature seamless connectivity options, including Bluetooth and LE Audio Auracast.
- Bluetooth LE Audio employs the latest standard to deliver improved power efficiency, simpler pairing, and reliable streaming with exceptional sound quality.
- Universal Compatibility – Omega AI hearing aids are compatible with iOS and Android smartphones.
- Le Audio Auracast ready – Auracast is a Bluetooth sharing tech that allows a device like a smartphone, TV, or speaker to broadcast high-quality audio to unlimited nearby compatible receivers, including earbuds and hearing aids.
- Hands-Free Calls – Make calls directly through compatible hearing aids.
- Telecoil – Omega AI RIC RT only, designed for access to induction loop systems in public venues.
Starkey Bluetooth and Wireless Accessories
Omega AI offers a complete set of compatible wireless accessories. The StarkLink accessory range works with Genesis AI and Evolv AI Bluetooth-enabled hearing aids.
Starkey Starlink Edge Table Microphone
Starkey Starlink Edge TV Streamer
Starkey Starlink Edge Remote Control
Starkey StarLink Edge Remote Microphone
Who Benefits Most from Omega AI?
Everyone with hearing loss who would benefit from hearing aid amplification will benefit from using Omega AI. However, certain types of hearing aid users will find Omega AI particularly valuable.
- Active seniors who are concerned about falls benefit significantly from Balance Builder exercises and automatic fall detection.
- Technology-savvy users looking for voice control and self-adjustment features will appreciate the Gen AI capabilities. TeleHear AI and Smart Assistant give users the independence to adjust their hearing aids to suit their listening preferences.
- People who need to hear more clearly in noise will benefit from DNN 360 processing and Edge Mode.
- Health-conscious individuals seeking comprehensive wellness monitoring receive respiratory tracking, activity metrics, and balance exercises, alongside excellent hearing. Your hearing aids become true health devices.
- First-time hearing aid users will find Omega AI’s Smart Assistant helpful in learning to operate their device. Voice-guided support simplifies learning during the adjustment period.
Frequently Asked Questions About Omega AI
What is the difference between Starkey Omega AI and previous Starkey models?
The main difference between Starkey Omega AI and previous models is that the new G3 chip enables the DNN 360 program, which automatically delivers improved speech clarity and understanding in noisy environments.
The new AI-driven Assistant lets users fine-tune and set up their hearing aids to their individual preferences. With AI, users can communicate and adjust their hearing aids in ways not available with previous models.
Cost and pricing?
With Sound Hearing, the price of Starkey Omega AI Hearing Aids will depend on the technology level and service package you choose. Starkey has introduced Omega AI across 3 technology levels, enabling a more accessible price point for budget-conscious users looking for a hearing aid solution.
One hearing aid costs from 1185.75, with the top-of-the-range costing £1695. Two Hearing Aids cost from £2120.75 to £3,495.00. All prices include an in-person hearing test, hearing aid fitting and a 5-year warranty.
How Long Does the Rechargeable Battery Really Last?
The mRIC R model provides up to 51 hours of use per charge during typical use. Heavy Bluetooth streaming reduces that to approximately 24-30 hours, which is still more than sufficient for a full day. Most users charge overnight and do not worry about power during the day.
What are Starkey Omega AI Charging Options?
Two chargers are available for Starkey Omega AI hearing aids: a standard charger that must be plugged in to charge. There is also a premium charger with an onboard lithium-ion battery for on-the-go charging.
A full charge of the hearing aids from a fully discharged battery takes about 3.5 hours.
If you prefer disposable batteries, Omega AI 312 uses a 312 Zinc-Air battery that lasts 5-7 days.
Can I Use Omega AI If I’m Not Tech-Savvy?
Absolutely. Omega AI’s performance is designed to work automatically, even if you never use the app. The gen AI Smart Assistant indeed helps less tech-savvy users by responding to voice queries. Your hearing care provider handles programming and adjustments during in-person visits, just like with traditional hearing aids.
Does Insurance Cover Omega AI?
In the UK, most private health insurance does not cover the cost of private hearing aids.
How Does Omega AI Handle Phone Calls?
Phone calls stream directly to both ears via Bluetooth. You answer hands-free through the hearing aids. The hearing aid microphones capture your voice. Call quality is superb, with much clearer sound than holding a phone to your ear.
What Happens If I Fall While Wearing Omega AI?
The built-in motion sensors automatically detect fall patterns. The hearing aids send GPS-tagged alerts to your pre-selected emergency contacts through the paired smartphone. You don’t need to press any buttons.
Can I Shower or Swim with Omega AI?
Omega AI is waterproof up to 1 meter. Light rain and sweat are no problem. However, full immersion, such as swimming or showering, isn’t recommended. Remove your hearing aids for those activities.
