Today's hearing aids combine advanced sound processing with features that integrate seamlessly into daily routines. The Starkey Edge AI provides clear sound while offering technological capabilities that respond to each user's unique needs and activities.

The Edge AI processes sound through artificial intelligence that mimics the brain's natural hearing patterns. This approach helps users hear more clearly in various environments while providing practical features like smartphone connectivity, health tracking, and customizable settings that adapt throughout the day.

Advanced Sound Processing

The Edge AI hearing aids use artificial intelligence through the ALL-NEW G2 Neuro Processor to process sound in ways that mirror natural hearing. The technology classifies complex sound environments, enhances speech, and reduces background noise in real-time. This sophisticated system works through three distinct processing areas:

• The sensory processing uses inputs to map out a perceptual topography of your listening environment
• The subconscious processing handles continuous background tasks through the Sound Manager
• The conscious processing puts additional flexibility, control, and intent in your hands

This multi-layered approach leads to practical benefits in everyday situations. The Edge AI achieves 30% more accuracy in identifying speech and provides a 6dB reduction in low-level noise. For users, this means clearer conversations in challenging environments like restaurants or family gatherings.

Wireless Connectivity

The Edge AI features Bluetooth Low Energy Audio streaming to seamlessly connect with smartphones and other devices. Users experience quick pairing, stable connections, and efficient power usage during streaming. The technology allows direct streaming of phone calls and audio while maintaining up to 51 hours of battery life. Edge AI is Auracast™ ready, which will provide enhanced sound experiences in places like theaters, airports, and places of worship. For active users, the rechargeable models offer waterproof protection up to 1 meter.

My Starkey App Integration

The My Starkey smartphone app transforms your Edge AI hearing aids into a comprehensive hearing health system. The app provides:

Control Center

Users can adjust volume, change programs, and customize settings directly from their smartphone. The app now includes Apple Watch compatibility, adding another convenient way to manage your hearing aids.

Health Monitoring

The Edge AI goes beyond hearing improvement by incorporating wellness features. Through the app, you can:

• Track daily steps and movement
• Monitor social engagement and cognitive activities
• Complete self-guided balance assessments

Real-World Performance

The Edge AI's effectiveness is demonstrated through experiences of actual users who appreciate the ability to make quick adjustments through their phones and note the significant technological improvements in their daily lives.

Edge Mode

When unexpected noise situations arise, Edge Mode allows users to focus on speech in challenging environments. This feature can be activated through the My Starkey app, providing additional clarity during sporting events, family gatherings, or other noisy situations.

Sound Quality and Environmental Adaptation

The Edge AI's sound processing capabilities shine in everyday situations. The hearing aids automatically adapt when moving between different environments, from quiet home settings to busy outdoor spaces. The system's ability to reduce low-level background noise by 6dB means less distraction from ambient sounds like air conditioning units or distant traffic. This automatic adaptation happens seamlessly, allowing users to focus on conversations and activities rather than adjusting their hearing aids.

Personalized Hearing Experience

Each person's hearing needs vary throughout the day. The Edge AI learns from your preferences and adjusts accordingly. When you make volume or program changes through the My Starkey app, the system begins to understand your preferences for different listening situations. This personalization extends to phone calls and audio streaming, where the hearing aids optimize sound quality based on your specific hearing profile and the type of audio being streamed.

Advanced Speech Enhancement

Speech clarity remains a primary focus of the Edge AI system. The 30% improvement in speech identification accuracy comes from sophisticated artificial intelligence that can distinguish between multiple speakers in group settings. This technology proves particularly valuable during family dinners, business meetings, or social gatherings where several conversations might be happening simultaneously. The system helps users focus on their chosen conversation while maintaining awareness of their surroundings.

Battery Life and Charging

The Edge AI's 51-hour battery life sets a new standard for rechargeable hearing aids with streaming capabilities. This extended power supply means most users can go several days between charges, even with regular audio streaming and app usage. The rechargeable models include convenient charging options that provide a full day's use with just a few hours of charging time.

Style Options

The Edge AI comes in several styles to match different preferences and hearing needs:

• RIC RT (Receiver-in-Canal Rechargeable Technology) 
• mRIC R (mini Receiver-in-Canal Rechargeable)
• RIC 312 (Receiver-in-Canal size 312 battery)
• ITE R (In-the-Ear Rechargeable)
• ITC/HS R (In-the-Canal/Half Shell Rechargeable)
• CIC (Completely-in-Canal)

Professional Programming and Support

While the Edge AI offers numerous smart features, the expertise of an audiologist remains essential for optimal performance. Our experienced team performs comprehensive hearing evaluations and precise programming adjustments using real-ear measurements to ensure your hearing aids work effectively for your specific hearing needs.

Real-ear measurement allows our audiologists to verify that your hearing aids are programmed to provide the exact amount of amplification prescribed for your unique hearing loss. This scientific approach to fitting hearing aids measures the actual sound levels reaching your eardrum while wearing your hearing aids. By using real-ear measurements during the fitting process, we can fine-tune your Edge AI hearing aids to deliver optimal speech understanding across different listening environments.

Your success with hearing aids relies on proper fitting, ongoing support, and regular maintenance. Our audiologists work with you to understand your lifestyle, hearing goals, and daily listening challenges. We then create a customized plan that includes initial programming, follow-up adjustments, and periodic check-ups to ensure your hearing aids continue performing at their best.

Schedule Your Edge AI Consultation

Experience the smart features of Edge AI hearing aids for yourself. Contact Southwest Balance, Dizziness & Ear Institute to schedule a consultation with one of our audiologists. We'll help you understand how these advanced features can improve your hearing and overall quality of life. Call us at (602) 265-9000 or visit our Phoenix office to learn more about how Edge AI can benefit you.