About Starkey
Starkey is a privately held, global hearing technology company headquartered in Minnesota. Founded in 1967, Starkey is known for its innovative design, development and distribution of comprehensive digital hearing systems. Today, Starkey is the only American-owned provider of hearing technologies, and one of the largest hearing aid manufacturers in the world, with more than 5,000 employees operating across 28 facilities and in more than 100 markets worldwide.
Starkey Genesis AI Hearing Aids
Starkey’s latest hearing aid platform is called Genesis AI and was launched earlier this year in Australia. Reimagined from the inside out, it’s the only hearing technology system to feature an all-new processor, all-new sound, all-new design, all-new fitting software, and an all-new experience for hearing aid wearers. Put simply, it’s the biggest leap forward ever in hearing technology — delivering unprecedented sound clarity, performance features and personal health monitoring capabilities.
Starkey Genesis AI Key Features and Benefits
Starkey’s Neuro Sound Technology
While all hearing aids amplify sounds to help you hear them, Genesis AI features cutting-edge technology designed to help you understand them, too. Hearing loss might start in the ears, but it happens in the brain. Starkey’s patented Neuro Sound Technology mimics our cerebral cortex — processing sounds the way a “normal” auditory system does and filling in the gaps produced from years of hearing loss. It does all this up to 80 million times per hour, automatically, without the hearing aid wearer needing to do a thing.
Starkey’s Neuro Sound Technology
While all hearing aids amplify sounds to help you hear them, Genesis AI features cutting-edge technology designed to help you understand them, too. Hearing loss might start in the ears, but it happens in the brain. Starkey’s patented Neuro Sound Technology mimics our cerebral cortex — processing sounds the way a “normal” auditory system does and filling in the gaps produced from years of hearing loss. It does all this up to 80 million times per hour, automatically, without the hearing aid wearer needing to do a thing.
Robust and Reliable Design
Genesis AI hearing aids are waterproof , sweatproof, everyday proof, thanks to their latest Pro8 HydraShield™ technology. Starkey developed this technology to go beyond the current industry standard, an Ingress Protection rating of IP68, so that they could be sure that Genesis AI hearing aids will withstand sweat, dirt, dust, drops, and accidental dunks in water.
All-Day Rechargeability
Thanks to the latest Neuro Sound technology and lithium-ion battery technology, Genesis AI rechargeable hearing aids have phenomenal battery life. Wearers can be confident that they won’t run out of power, with long-lasting rechargeable options, including the industry’s longest-lasting RIC (up to 51 hours on a single charge).
All-Day Rechargeability
Thanks to the latest Neuro Sound technology and lithium-ion battery technology, Genesis AI rechargeable hearing aids have phenomenal battery life. Wearers can be confident that they won’t run out of power, with long-lasting rechargeable options, including the industry’s longest-lasting RIC (up to 51 hours on a single charge).
A Smart Hearing Aid Gets Even Smarter With AI
Genesis AI hearing aids include the power of AI via a deep neural network (DNN) which powers a special feature called ‘Edge Mode+’. When activated by a button press or the My Starkey App, Edge Mode+ automatically adjusts the hearing aids to optimize even further for the situation, providing an on-demand hearing aid adjustment that provides either clearer speech or improved listening comfort.
Connectivity Across Smart Devices
Starkey Genesis AI supports both iPhones and select Android phones for direct binaural streaming, allowing for calls, music and more to be streamed directly into the hearing aids for more true-to-life listening.
Connectivity Across Smart Devices
Starkey Genesis AI supports both iPhones and select Android phones for direct binaural streaming, allowing for calls, music and more to be streamed directly into the hearing aids for more true-to-life listening.
What Makes Starkey Unique?
Implementation of Artificial Intelligence
Using an efficient version of Edge computer processing in Genesis AI, Starkey has implemented an artificial intelligence based feature called “Edge Mode+”, which uses AI to optimise sound quality on-demand for either clearer speech or improved listening comfort. It has been trained to apply a special boost to any situation the wearer finds themselves in, and the AI processing means it perfectly suits whatever situation that is.
Health Monitoring and Sensors
Starkey has long led the hearing industry with regards to the implementation of specialised health features that add an extra dimension of care to what their hearing aids can provide.
- Genesis AI hearing aids uses the science of the ears to accurately count steps, track engagement and help you achieve well-being goals, all through their easy-to-use, all new ‘My Starkey’ app.
- Starkey hearing aids also offer fall detection using specialised sensors fitted within the hearing aids. If a fall is detected by the hearing aids, they can automatically alert family or friends, so that you can receive the help you need as soon as possible.
Longest Rechargeable Battery Life on the Market Today
Starkey’s Genesis rechargeable receiver in canal models boast the best battery life available in a hearing today, lasting multiple days (51 hours) on a single charge.
Longest Rechargeable Battery Life on the Market Today
Starkey’s Genesis rechargeable receiver in canal models boast the best battery life available in a hearing today, lasting multiple days (51 hours) on a single charge.
Focus Hearing: Experienced Starkey Specialists
At Focus Hearing, our dedicated team of clinicians are extensively trained in the latest Starkey Genesis AI hearing aids and have broad experience having worked with Starkey technology since the clinic opened in 2013. Focus Hearing’s hearing specialists are committed to providing personalised hearing care and can offer tailored expert consultations for individuals considering Starkey hearing aids and accessories as part of their comprehensive hearing rehabilitation program.
You can schedule appointments conveniently at either our Crows Nest or Central Coast locations. Our welcoming and professional environment ensures that you receive top-notch service and guidance throughout your journey to better hearing with Starkey Genesis AI and Neuro Sound technology.
Hearing Tests From an Independent Hearing Test Centre
Focus Hearing gives you a complete understanding of your hearing ability through a consultation, including looking at your hearing history, health, and a full diagnostic test.
This is the only proper way how to check hearing loss, not with a quick 15-minute ‘screening test’ offered by some centres.