Summary:
Starkey has launched Omega AI, its new flagship hearing aid featuring DNN 360 technology, offering major advances in sound quality, durability, connectivity, and health-focused innovations.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sound performance: DNN 360 reportedly delivers up to 28% better speech intelligibility and 8 dB signal-to-noise improvement for clearer hearing in challenging environments.
  • Design and durability: Omega AI features 10x stronger waterproofing, LED indicators for power and Bluetooth, and a find-my-hearing-aid function.
  • Next-gen AI and wellness tools: The TeleHear AI feature uses generative AI for real-time hearing support, while Balance Builder and automatic respiratory tracking promote daily health and wellness.

Today, Starkey unveiled its new flagship hearing aid product line, Omega AI, designed to outperform all standards for superior sound quality and durability while pioneering new “healthable” features.

“When excellence drives every process‚— innovation, quality, service, and delivery—great things happen,” says Brandon Sawalich, president and CEO of Starkey. “Since being the first to introduce AI technology in hearing aids, Starkey has continued to set the speed of innovation for the industry. We are once again excited to push the boundaries of science and raise the bar of expectation for hearing professionals and their patients. Omega AI is an engineering feat only Starkey could accomplish, and it reflects our unwavering commitment to creating advanced technology that connects people back to their lives.”

Enhanced Sound Quality

Omega AI introduces DNN 360, with deep neural network–powered directionality and spatial awareness features. According to the company, this advancement provides as much as 28% better speech intelligibility in challenging environments and up to an 8 dB signal-to-noise ratio improvement for better spatial awareness, all without sacrificing Starkey’s 51 hours of battery life or water resistance.

Smarter Hardware and Durability

Starkey has further strengthened its devices for real-world performance. Omega AI features waterproofing tested to last 10 times longer than previous coatings under the toughest conditions.

Starkey’s Omega AI brings smart visibility to hearing aids. New green and red LED indicator lights on RIC RT and mRIC R devices confirm power and Bluetooth connection at a glance. Taking it further, Starkey has made the LEDs double as a find-my-hearing aid tool, a feature that helps patients quickly locate misplaced devices.

Connectivity and Generative AI Technology

The reportedly industry-first TeleHear AI feature uses generative AI technology to help patients resolve common hearing issues in real time, with 93% predictive accuracy, according to the company. Plus, streaming to StarLink Edge TV Streamer now starts and reconnects automatically, which Starkey calls a popular professional and patient feature.

Healthable Innovations for Everyday Wellness

Omega AI also introduces two health-focused tools through the My Starkey app. Balance Builder delivers at-home exercises to improve stability and coordination, while a reportedly industry-first automatic respiratory rate monitor tracks breathing in the background—to help patients stay proactive and ahead of potential health issues.

“Omega AI reflects the heart of who we are as a company,” added Sawalich. “With unmatched technology, dedicated partners, and an unwavering focus on patients, we’re demonstrating how innovation and precision can redefine what better hearing means for people everywhere and give anyone a superhuman advantage.”

For more information about Omega AI, visit www.starkey.com.