Starkey hearing aids

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If you live in Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Key to Hearing can help you explore the benefits of award-winning Starkey hearing aids.

Starkey is a global leader in hearing innovation, renowned for a commitment to advanced sound processing and a holistic approach to hearing health. With a philosophy centered around "Hear better. Live better," Starkey designs hearing aids that do more than just amplify sound; they integrate smart technology to enhance overall well-being and connectivity. From groundbreaking artificial intelligence to discreet, custom-made solutions, Starkey empowers individuals to engage more fully with their world.


Key to Hearing – Your First Choice for Starkey Technology

Prefer not to visit a high street hearing centre in Bournemouth or the surrounding Dorset area? At Key to Hearing, we are proud to be your trusted local provider of Starkey technology. Our experienced hearing aid dispenser, Keeley Salmon RHAD, is an award-winning professional with over 19 years of experience in fitting life-changing hearing solutions.

Keeley provides a dedicated home visit service, bringing a clinical-standard evaluation directly to you. During your consultation, she will discuss your lifestyle and preferences before demonstrating suitable options from the latest Starkey hearing aid range. As an independent practice, we are dedicated to offering personalised, award-winning care in the privacy and comfort of your own home.


Starkey – Hear Better. Live Better.

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Starkey’s mission to transform lives through exceptional hearing is encapsulated in their enduring philosophy: "Hear better. Live better." Since 1967, Starkey has led hearing innovation with a focus on how the brain processes sound. Their commitment to artificial intelligence and integrated health features ensures a seamless, effortless listening experience that supports both hearing and overall well-being.


Expert Home Visits & Personalised Starkey Fittings

Choosing a hearing aid is a significant decision, but the technology is only half the story. While the Starkey range offers incredible innovation, the true value lies in ensuring those features are the right match for your unique hearing profile and lifestyle.

If you are interested in Starkey technology, Keeley Salmon RHAD provides a dedicated, no-obligation demonstration in your own home across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch. Before any recommendation is made, Keeley conducts a thorough hearing evaluation and ear health check. More importantly, she takes the time to understand your daily environments—whether that’s busy family dinners or quiet evenings at home—to determine if Starkey is truly the best fit for you.

The Gold Standard: Precision & Compassion

At Key to Hearing, we believe that clinical precision must be balanced with genuine care. To ensure your devices are performing at their absolute best, Keeley utilises Real Ear Measurement (REM). This technical verification is essential, as it maps the sound specifically to your ear canal acoustics.

However, technology alone cannot replace 19 years of clinical experience. Keeley’s role is to act as your independent guide; if Starkey provides the best results for you, she will ensure they are fitted to perfection. If her evaluation suggests another manufacturer would offer you better clarity or comfort, she will provide that honest, expert advice to ensure you get the outcome you deserve.

Expert Advice: For a deeper dive into common mistakes people make when buying hearing aids and how to avoid them, read our article: Five Things Customers Get Wrong When Buying Hearing Aids! (And How to Get Them Right).


The Starkey hearing aid range

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Starkey Omega AI

Starkey Omega AI is the company's new flagship hearing aid line, hailed as "superhuman" for its integration of next-generation Generative AI and advanced sound processing. Built on the powerful G3 Neuro Processor, Omega AI features DNN 360 Directionality—the world's first multi-channel Deep Neural Network-powered directionality system. This technology is engineered to process sound more naturally than ever before, offering exceptional speech clarity and spatial awareness, even in the most challenging environments. In clinical testing, the Omega AI has shown up to a 28% improvement in speech intelligibility and up to an 8 dB signal-to-noise ratio enhancement.

Key Features include:

  • DNN 360 Directionality: Experience up to 28% better speech understanding by processing sounds in a way that mimics the human brain, allowing you to hear conversations clearly from any direction.

  • Generative AI Support: The revolutionary TeleHear AI feature in the My Starkey app uses Gen AI to instantly listen to your sound concerns and apply precise, customized adjustments remotely.

  • Enhanced Durability: The devices are built for demanding environments with a waterproof coating tested to last 10 times longer and boast up to 51 hours of battery life on a single charge.

  • Proactive Wellness Monitoring: Go beyond hearing with new health-tracking tools like Balance Builder (exercises to support stability) and the industry-first Automatic Respiratory Rate Monitor via the My Starkey app.

  • Universal Connectivity: Features LE Audio, Auracast™ compatibility, and automatic TV streaming, providing seamless, high-quality audio streaming and hands-free calling.

Finding Out About Starkey Omega AI For Yourself

Ready to experience the groundbreaking, "superhuman" technology of Starkey Omega AI? Our award-winning audiologist, Keeley Salmon, can provide a no-obligation demonstration and expert fitting of these advanced hearing aids in the comfort of your own home. Discover how Omega AI can transform your listening experience with its intelligent sound processing and unparalleled health features.


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Edge AI

The Edge AI hearing aid range from Starkey offers a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to help you reconnect with the world around you. These hearing aids go beyond simply amplifying sound; they use artificial intelligence to provide clearer conversations and a more comfortable listening experience in noisy environments like restaurants or social gatherings. With Edge AI, you'll be able to hear what you want to hear. Select Edge AI models also offer convenient features like on-demand sound optimisation, so you can instantly adjust your hearing aids for specific situations, and Auracast™ ready connectivity, which opens up new possibilities for enjoying sound in public places. And with a variety of styles, including discreet and rechargeable options, you can find a solution that fits seamlessly into your lifestyle.

Finding Out About Starkey Edge AI For Yourself

Ready to experience the cutting-edge performance of Starkey Edge AI? Our award-winning audiologist, Keeley Salmon, can provide a no-obligation demonstration of these advanced hearing aids in the comfort of your own home. Discover how Edge AI can transform your listening experience with its intelligent sound processing and seamless connectivity.


Genesis AI

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Genesis AI is a highly advanced hearing aid from Starkey, building on their legacy of innovation. It features Starkey’s revolutionary Neuro Processor, designed to emulate the brain and process sounds the way a “normal” auditory system does, making over 80 million adjustments per hour. This advanced artificial intelligence delivers unprecedented sound clarity and helps reduce listening effort.

Genesis AI will help you:

  • Distinguish words and speech more intuitively and naturally

  • Hear soft sounds without distracting noise

  • Reduce the effort it takes you to listen and hear.

Redesigned to deliver superior sound, comfort and durability, with Genesis AI you will receive:

  • All day rechargeability - Be confident you won’t run out of power, with long-lasting rechargeable options, including up to 51 hours on a single charge for some models.

  • Styles that won’t cramp yours - From custom in-the-ear styles to sleek behind-the-ear ones, they’re comfortable to wear all day and barely noticeable to others.

  • Durable and sweatproof - Built tough to withstand sweat, dirt, dust, drops and dunks, exceeding IP68 standards.

  • Integrated Health Tracking - Monitor your steps, track engagement, and even benefit from features like fall detection and alerts for added peace of mind.

  • Seamless Connectivity - Enjoy hands-free calls (for iOS users) and direct streaming of music, TV, and more via the My Starkey App.

Finding Out About Starkey Genesis AI For Yourself

Ready to experience the groundbreaking technology of Starkey Genesis AI? Our award-winning audiologist, Keeley Salmon, can provide a no-obligation demonstration of these advanced hearing aids in the comfort of your own home. Discover how Genesis AI can offer exceptional sound clarity, integrated health features, and all-day power for a truly natural and effortless hearing experience.


Evolv AI

Starkey’s sophisticated hearing aid, the Evolv AI, makes unprecedented use of artificial intelligence to provide market-leading sound performance. The advanced Edge Mode technology features integrated sensors that instantly adjust to change. With a simple tap, your hearing aids will scan the environment and make it comfortable for you to hear in even the most challenging situations, suppressing unwanted noise and amplifying speech.

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You’ll also enjoy seamless Bluetooth connectivity with all your wireless devices, and crystal-clear streaming for music and phone calls.

Evolv AI comes in a choice of Behind the Ear (BTE), Receiver in Canal (RIC), In the Ear (ITE), In the Canal (ITC) and Completely in the Canal (CIC) options, with a range of colours to choose from. The Evolv AI wireless custom rechargeable model brings you the ultimate in discretion, comfort and convenience.

Finding Out About Starkey Evolv AI For Yourself

Ready to experience the sophisticated performance of Starkey Evolv AI? Our award-winning audiologist, Keeley Salmon, can provide a no-obligation demonstration of these advanced hearing aids in the comfort of your own home. Discover how Evolv AI can offer market-leading sound performance and seamless connectivity for your daily life.


Enhance Your Starkey Experience with Wireless Accessories

A range of Starkey wireless accessories is available to further enhance your hearing and lifestyle experiences, seamlessly connecting with your Starkey hearing aids.

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  • TV Streamer: Streams high-quality audio directly from analogue or digital TVs to any compatible Starkey device, allowing you to enjoy your favourite programmes at your preferred volume.

  • Remote Microphone +: Makes one-to-one conversations and sound streaming easier, especially in busy or noisy environments. It can also stream audio from various Bluetooth® devices.

  • Mini Remote Microphone: A smaller, discreet microphone that clips onto a conversation partner's clothing or can be placed near a sound source for clear audio streaming directly to your hearing aids.

  • Remote: A simple, intuitive remote control for quick adjustments to your hearing aids’ memory, volume, mute, and other features.

  • Table Microphone: Ideal for group settings such as business meetings or family dinners, this microphone intelligently identifies the primary speaker’s voice and streams it directly to your Starkey hearing aids, cutting through background noise.


Control at Your Fingertips: Starkey Mobile Apps

Starkey offers powerful mobile applications to give you comprehensive control and insights into your hearing health.

Thrive® Hearing Control app

Take full control of your Starkey hearing aids using your smartphone with the Thrive® Hearing Control app. Compatible with most Apple and Android devices, this intuitive app allows you to:

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  • Adjust your hearing aids’ volume and program settings.

  • Activate Healthable™ features such as brain and body tracking and Fall Alerts (on compatible models).

  • Enable Mask Mode to help hear people wearing face masks more clearly.

  • Create customised geotagged memories (e.g., ‘coffee shop’ or ‘home’), which automatically program your devices to remember your preferred settings in these specific environments.

  • Schedule reminders for tasks such as taking medication.

  • Access the Intelligent Assistant, offering a host of useful features like Find My Hearing Aids, Siri Integration, and Self Check, which helps you analyse your hearing aids’ performance.

HearShare App

The HearShare app is designed to empower patients to share health and wellness information from their compatible Starkey hearing aids (Edge AI, Genesis AI, Evolv AI, Livio Edge AI) with chosen individuals, such as caregivers or family members. This includes sharing data on hearing aid usage, social and physical activity progress, safety (e.g., fall alerts), and battery levels. Patients retain full control over what information is shared and with whom.

By using HearShare, patients can maintain independence longer, and caregivers gain peace of mind by monitoring and supporting their loved ones’ daily activities, helping to address concerns about loneliness and isolation.


Already Own Starkey Hearing Aids? We Can Help.

If you already use Starkey Edge, Evolv, Genesis, Livio hearing devices, or earlier Starkey models, Key to Hearing can help. We offer expert servicing for your existing hearing aids as well as arranging repairs to ensure they continue to perform optimally.

If you’re looking to upgrade to a newer Starkey model, we’ll also be happy to provide a no-obligation demonstration of the latest Starkey range, including the powerful Edge AI and Genesis AI, and help you choose the right option for your hearing needs. Our professional home visit service ensures this is all done conveniently in your own home.


Book a Starkey Technology Consultation in Bournemouth, Poole or Christchurch

Key to Hearing is here to help you enjoy a better quality of life through improved hearing and personalised clinical care.

If you would like to explore how the latest Starkey range can transform your daily life, take the first step by booking a comprehensive hearing evaluation with Keeley Salmon RHAD today. Whether you are interested in a specific model like the Omega AI or simply want expert advice on the best solution for your needs, we provide a professional, no-obligation service in the privacy of your own home.

For more information on our full range of home visit hearing services and hearing aids in Bournemouth, please visit our main page.

To discuss your requirements or to ask any questions about Starkey technology, please contact us by email or phone. We look forward to helping you get back into the conversation.

 

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