Description
The Starkey Edge AI 16 RIC RT (Rechargeable) is a cutting-edge hearing solution designed for those seeking clarity, comfort, and convenience. This discreet behind-the-ear device delivers exceptional sound quality with advanced Edge AI technology, adapting in real time to your listening environment for a natural, effortless hearing experience. Its rechargeable design ensures long-lasting power without the hassle of frequent battery changes, while the RIC (Receiver-in-Canal) configuration provides a comfortable fit and discreet profile. With personalized settings and seamless connectivity to smartphones and other devices, the Edge AI 16 RIC RT combines innovation and ease of use for a smarter, more connected hearing experience.
More about Features
✔ Neuro Sound Technology 2.0 Powered by G2 Neuro Processor – The Starkey Edge AI 16 RIC RT (Rechargeable) leverages advanced Neuro Sound Technology 2.0, driven by the G2 Neuro Processor, to deliver precise sound processing that adapts to your environment for clearer, more natural hearing.
✔ 16 Channels & 16 Bands – With 16 channels and 16 bands, this hearing aid provides finely tuned audio customization, allowing for detailed sound clarity and an enhanced listening experience across a wide range of frequencies.
✔ All-New Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Protocol – Equipped with the latest Bluetooth Low Energy protocol, the Edge AI 16 RIC RT ensures seamless, energy-efficient connectivity to smartphones and other devices for streaming calls, music, and media effortlessly.
✔ AURACAST™ Compatible – The Starkey Edge AI 16 RIC RT (Rechargeable) is fully AURACAST™ compatible, enabling users to effortlessly stream audio, announcements, or media to multiple hearing aids or compatible devices at once. This feature is ideal for shared listening in public spaces, classrooms, or at home, offering a synchronized and immersive hearing experience.
✔ Pro8 HydraShield™ (IP68+) – With Pro8 HydraShield™ protection and an IP68+ rating, this hearing aid is engineered to withstand exposure to water, sweat, and dust. Users can enjoy peace of mind knowing their device is highly durable and reliable, whether during workouts, outdoor activities, or in everyday environments prone to moisture.
✔ Binaural Processing with DNN Enhanced Noise Management – Combining advanced binaural processing with Deep Neural Network (DNN) enhanced noise management, the Edge AI 16 RIC RT delivers precise sound localization and superior noise suppression. This allows users to focus on conversations even in crowded or acoustically complex environments, creating a natural, balanced listening experience.
✔ Select Edge Mode+ – This version focuses on streamlined assistance for common listening needs. When activated, it delivers essential clarity improvements, helping speech stand out in light to moderate noise. It is well suited for users who prefer a simpler approach while still benefiting from quick, on-demand support in moments where hearing becomes more difficult.
✔ Select Consonant Brightness – This level offers foundational enhancement of consonant clarity. It boosts key high-frequency cues enough to support better understanding in quieter or mildly noisy environments. The result is a straightforward, natural lift in speech crispness for listeners who prefer a simpler, more subtle adjustment.
✔ Sound Manager – The select tier Sound Manager provides basic environmental adjustments, ensuring the hearing aids remain comfortable without complex adaptation.
– Select Machine Noise Reduction – Mechanical noise control reduces low-level steady sounds. It offers foundational filtering for everyday indoor environments.
– Select Speech in Noise Reduction – This tier provides practical support for understanding speech in mild noise. It enhances foreground speech but with a simpler processing approach.
– Select Enhanced Wind Noise Reduction – Wind reduction is present and helpful for general use, offering basic protection against wind rumble during outdoor conversations.
– Select Transient Noise Reduction – Sudden noises are moderated to reduce discomfort. This version provides essential protection without fine-tuned shaping.
✔ Adaptive Directionality – The Starkey Edge AI 16 RIC RT (Rechargeable) uses adaptive directionality to automatically adjust its microphone focus based on your environment, helping you zero in on the sounds and voices that matter most while reducing surrounding distractions.
✔ Music Enhancement – Designed to enrich musical detail, this feature delivers a fuller, more natural sound quality when listening to live performances or streamed audio, preserving tone, depth, and richness for an improved musical experience.
✔ Auto Experience Manager – The Auto Experience Manager gradually fine-tunes the hearing aid’s performance over time, automatically adjusting settings as you adapt to amplification. This ensures a smooth, comfortable transition and consistently optimized hearing.
✔ Health & Safety Technology – The Starkey Edge AI 16 RIC RT (Rechargeable) includes an integrated suite of health and safety tools designed to support overall well-being and offer added peace of mind.
– Balance Assessment: Monitors stability patterns to help identify balance-related concerns, providing valuable insights that can support fall prevention and long-term wellness.
– Activity & Engagement Tracking: Tracks daily activity levels and social engagement, encouraging healthier habits while offering a clearer picture of overall lifestyle patterns.
– Fall Alert: Detects potential falls and can automatically send an alert to designated contacts, helping ensure timely assistance when needed.
– Reminders: Allows users to set helpful on-the-go reminders for tasks, appointments, or medications, adding everyday convenience directly through their hearing aids.
✔ My Starkey Mobile App Features – The Starkey Edge AI 16 RIC RT (Rechargeable) connects seamlessly with the My Starkey app, giving users intuitive control and intelligent support for everyday listening.
– Tap Control: Enables simple tap-based commands on the hearing aids to activate key features without needing to reach for your phone.
– Smart Assistant: Provides AI-driven guidance, answers, and adjustments through voice interaction, making personalized control effortless.
– Find My Hearing Aids: Locates lost devices using last known location data, ensuring quick recovery and added peace of mind.
– Self Check (Auto Baseline): Runs automatic system diagnostics to verify hearing aid performance, helping maintain optimal function.
– Mask Mode: Enhances clarity when listening to individuals wearing face masks by improving high-frequency speech cues.
– Hear Share App Compatibility: Allows trusted caregivers or family members to monitor hearing health and device performance through the Hear Share app for added support.
✔ Feedback Cancellation – The Starkey Edge AI 16 RIC RT (Rechargeable) features an advanced feedback cancellation system that continuously monitors and eliminates whistling before it becomes noticeable. This ensures stable amplification, even when using hats, glasses, or hugging someone—providing a smooth and comfortable listening experience without interruptions.
✔ Frequency Lowering – Designed to assist users who struggle with high-frequency hearing loss, this feature repositions important high-pitched sounds into a more audible range. By preserving the meaning and clarity of speech cues, it helps make soft consonants and intricate details more understandable in everyday conversation.
✔ REM Target Match – Using Real-Ear Measurement alignment, the device can be precisely fine-tuned to match prescribed hearing targets for each user. This results in a more personalized fit, delivering accurate sound levels that feel natural, balanced, and tailored to individual hearing needs.
✔ TeleHear Remote Fitting – TeleHear allows hearing care professionals to perform real-time adjustments remotely, offering the convenience of expert support without requiring an office visit. Users can receive personalized fine-tuning from anywhere, making follow-up care simple and accessible.
✔ Demo Stream – Demo Stream provides interactive audio demonstrations that showcase the device’s streaming capabilities. This helps users explore what music, calls, and media will sound like through their hearing aids, offering a clear preview of their enhanced listening experience.
✔ Wireless Ear-to-Ear User Adjustments – Adjustments made to one hearing aid automatically sync with the other, ensuring consistent performance across both ears. This creates a unified sound field and eliminates the need for manual balancing, delivering a seamless and intuitive user experience.
✔ Ear-to-Ear Phone Streaming – Phone calls are streamed directly to both hearing aids simultaneously, offering improved clarity, reduced listening effort, and a more immersive communication experience. Users can enjoy natural, binaural call quality that makes conversations easier to follow in any environment.
✔ 2.4 GHz CROS/BICROS Option – The Starkey Edge AI 16 RIC RT (Rechargeable) supports 2.4 GHz CROS/BICROS technology, allowing sound to be transmitted wirelessly from one ear to the other. This provides users with single-sided hearing loss a fuller, more natural listening experience by capturing sound from the weaker side and delivering it seamlessly to the better-hearing ear.
✔ Multiflex Tinnitus Pro – Multiflex Tinnitus Pro offers customizable relief for tinnitus through soothing sound therapy options. It helps mask or reduce the perception of ringing in the ears, making daily communication and relaxation more comfortable for individuals experiencing tinnitus.
✔ Auto Sleep – The Auto Sleep feature conserves battery life by automatically switching the hearing aids into a low-power state when not in use. This helps extend daily runtime and ensures the device remains ready whenever the user needs it.
✔ Tonal & Voice Indicators – Tonal and voice indicators provide clear notifications for changes such as low battery, program shifts, or connection updates. These cues help users stay aware of device status without needing to check the app constantly.
✔ Programmable Streaming Sound Quality – This feature allows customization of streamed audio, giving users control over how phone calls, music, and media sound through their hearing aids. It ensures that streamed content matches individual preferences for clarity, balance, and richness.
✔ Up to 4 Professional Programs – Users can benefit from up to four professionally programmed listening modes, each tailored for specific environments such as restaurants, outdoors, or quiet settings. Switching between programs provides optimized hearing for every situation.
✔ Compatible with New Edge Wireless Accessories – The device integrates effortlessly with Edge wireless accessories, enabling enhanced connectivity for TV streaming, remote microphones, and other assistive technologies that further improve communication and media enjoyment.
✔ Apple Watch Controls (for iOS users only) – iOS users can adjust volume, switch programs, and access key features directly from their Apple Watch, offering quick, convenient control on the go without needing to handle their phone or hearing aids.
✔ Direct Streaming from iOS & Android Phones – The Starkey Edge AI 16 RIC RT (Rechargeable) supports direct audio streaming from both iOS and Android devices, allowing users to enjoy calls, music, and media without additional accessories. This creates a seamless, hands-free listening experience with clearer sound and reduced delay.
✔ Remote Programming – Remote programming enables hearing care professionals to adjust and fine-tune settings from afar, offering convenient, personalized support. Whether at home or traveling, users can receive expert care without scheduling an in-office visit.
✔ Compatible with Thrive Hearing Control App – The device works effortlessly with the Thrive Hearing Control app, giving users access to personalized settings, environmental adjustments, health tracking features, and advanced AI tools that enhance everyday hearing.
✔ Compatible with 2.4 GHz Accessories – With support for 2.4 GHz wireless accessories, users can connect to TV streamers, remote microphones, and other assistive devices for clearer speech, improved media enjoyment, and better communication in complex environments.
✔ Bandwidth up to 8 KHz – Offering an extended bandwidth of up to 8 kHz, the hearing aid captures more high-frequency detail, improving the clarity of speech consonants and enhancing the overall richness and precision of sound.
✔ Basic Hearing Reality Sound Enhancement – Hearing Reality technology provides foundational sound enhancement by analyzing surroundings and adjusting amplification in real time. This ensures a more natural listening experience with improved speech focus in everyday environments.
✔ Adaptive Directionality – Adaptive directionality automatically adjusts the microphone focus to highlight the most important sounds while minimizing unwanted background noise. Users benefit from clearer conversations and reduced listening effort, even in shifting or noisy environments.
✔ Fixed Immersion Directionality – The Starkey Edge AI 16 RIC RT (Rechargeable) offers fixed immersion directionality designed to create a more natural, immersive listening field. By maintaining a consistent directional focus, it enhances environmental awareness while still supporting clear speech perception, making everyday interactions feel more realistic and balanced.
✔ Feedback Cancellation – Equipped with an advanced feedback cancellation system, this feature actively detects and eliminates whistling or squealing before it becomes audible. Users can enjoy stable amplification when using accessories, hugging someone, or adjusting their hearing aids, all without disruptive noise.
✔ Frequency Lowering – Frequency lowering improves access to high-frequency speech cues by shifting them into a more audible range. This enhances comprehension of soft consonants and subtle sounds that are essential for speech clarity, especially for users with significant high-frequency hearing loss.
✔ Multiflex Tinnitus Technology with 13 Channels – This enhanced tinnitus therapy system provides soothing sound stimulation across 13 channels, allowing highly tailored relief for users experiencing ringing or buzzing in the ears. It helps reduce the impact of tinnitus throughout daily life with flexible, personalized sound therapy options.
✔ Tonal & Voice Indicators – Tonal and voice indicators deliver clear notifications for important device updates such as low battery, program changes, or connectivity status. These alerts help users stay informed about their devices without relying on visual checks or app notifications.
✔ Synchronized Ear-to-Ear Adjustments – Adjustments made to one hearing aid—such as volume or program selection—are instantly mirrored in the other, ensuring consistent performance and balanced listening. This creates a smooth, intuitive user experience with effortless control.
✔ CROS/BiCROS System – Designed for individuals with single-sided hearing loss, the CROS/BiCROS system wirelessly transmits sound from the weaker ear to the better-hearing ear. This allows users to detect speech and environmental sounds from all directions, improving spatial awareness and overall communication.
✔ Self Check – The Self Check feature performs automatic diagnostic scans to verify that the hearing aids are functioning correctly. Users can quickly confirm microphone, receiver, and system performance, ensuring confidence in their device’s reliability without needing a clinic visit.
Performance in Different Environments
Quiet Environments – In calm settings, the Starkey Edge AI 16 RIC RT (Rechargeable) offers a gentle and natural listening experience by enhancing soft sounds and subtle details without introducing distortion or harshness. It maintains a smooth, balanced sound profile that allows users to hear soft speech, quiet ambient noises, and delicate environmental cues with exceptional clarity and comfort.
Noisy Environments – In busy or cluttered soundscapes, the device combines Edge Mode, Adaptive Directionality, and advanced Noise Reduction to intelligently separate speech from competing noise. These features work together to suppress unwanted sounds while enhancing voices, making conversations easier to follow in restaurants, public spaces, social gatherings, and workplaces.
Outdoor Environments – When used outdoors, the hearing aid continuously adapts to dynamic sound conditions with wind noise reduction, environmental scanning, and real-time processing. This ensures stable sound quality during activities like walking, commuting, or spending time in nature, reducing wind interference while maintaining awareness of important surrounding sounds.
Group Conversations – In group discussions or multi-speaker settings, the device uses binaural processing, speech enhancement, and directional focus to help users identify and follow the primary speaker while reducing overlapping chatter. This improves participation and reduces listening fatigue in meetings, family events, and social interactions.
Music and Media – For entertainment, the hearing aid leverages dedicated music enhancement and customizable streaming settings to deliver fuller, richer audio. Users experience improved tonal depth, clarity, and balance, making both live and streamed music more enjoyable while ensuring media content maintains natural, high-quality sound..
Suitable for
Individuals with Mild to Severe Hearing Loss – The Starkey Edge AI 16 RIC RT (Rechargeable) is suitable for people in Bangladesh experiencing mild to severe hearing loss. Its customizable settings and advanced sound processing provide clear speech and natural sound, improving daily communication at home, in offices, or in bustling urban environments.
Professionals and Students – Ideal for working professionals and students who need to follow conversations in meetings, classrooms, or busy public spaces, the device enhances focus on speech while reducing background noise, making it easier to stay engaged and productive.
Active Lifestyle Users – For individuals in Bangladesh with active routines, whether commuting in traffic-heavy cities, enjoying outdoor markets, or engaging in sports, the hearing aid’s environmental adaptation and wind/noise management ensure stable and clear sound in dynamic surroundings.
Tech-Savvy Users – Those who rely on smartphones, streaming, or smart devices will benefit from the Edge AI 16 RIC RT’s Bluetooth connectivity, app control, and compatibility with iOS and Android, offering convenient access to calls, media, and personalized hearing settings.
Individuals with Tinnitus – People experiencing ringing or buzzing in the ears can take advantage of Multiflex Tinnitus Technology, which provides customizable sound therapy to reduce the impact of tinnitus and support a more comfortable listening experience.
Availability
Availability – At the National Hearing Care Center (NHCC) in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, we are proud to offer the Starkey Edge AI 16 RIC RT (Rechargeable) to our valued clients. Our center provides a dedicated space where customers can experience the latest in hearing technology firsthand, with professional guidance from our trained audiologists. You can easily locate our center using Google Maps at https://g.co/kgs/oKXM3Lx, making it convenient to plan your visit. For quick inquiries or assistance, you can reach us directly via WhatsApp at http://wa.me/+8801712522784. Additional details about our services, pricing, and hearing aid options are available on our website: http://nationalhearingbd.com/. At NHCC, we ensure that every client receives personalized attention, a professional fitting, and continuous support for optimal device performance.
Book a Consultation – We encourage all individuals interested in the Starkey Edge AI 16 RIC RT to book a consultation with our expert team. During your appointment, our audiologists will perform a comprehensive hearing assessment, discuss your lifestyle and hearing needs, and demonstrate the device’s features. This personalized approach ensures that your hearing aid is precisely fitted and optimized for your unique hearing profile. By scheduling a consultation, you gain access to professional guidance, real-time adjustments, and hands-on experience with the latest hearing technology. Appointments can be conveniently arranged through our website or directly via WhatsApp, ensuring a smooth and supportive process from start to finish. At NHCC, your hearing health and comfort are our top priorities.
Maintenance of Starkey Edge AI 16 RIC RT (rechargeable)
Regular Cleaning
Clean your Starkey Edge AI 16 RIC RT (Rechargeable) daily to remove dirt, earwax, and moisture. Use a soft, dry cloth or a specialized hearing aid cleaning tool to gently wipe the surface. Avoid using liquids or harsh cleaning agents that could damage the device. For deeper cleaning, a small brush can be used to carefully remove debris from the receiver, microphone ports, and other small openings.
Battery and Charging Care
Ensure your hearing aids are properly charged using the recommended charging station. Avoid overcharging or exposing the device to extreme temperatures, which can reduce battery lifespan. Regularly inspect the charging contacts for dirt or corrosion and wipe them gently with a dry cloth to maintain optimal charging efficiency.
Moisture Protection
Although the device features Pro8 HydraShield™ protection, it is important to avoid prolonged exposure to water, humidity, or sweat. Remove your hearing aids before showering, swimming, or heavy exercise if excessive moisture is expected. Using a dehumidifier or drying kit overnight can help preserve the device’s internal components.
Professional Checkups
Schedule regular checkups with a hearing care professional to ensure the device is functioning optimally. During these visits, audiologists can perform cleaning, fine-tuning, and software updates to maintain sound quality and overall performance.
Safe Storage
When not in use, store your hearing aids in a dry, cool place away from direct sunlight, dust, or small objects that could enter the microphone or receiver ports. Keeping the device in its protective case helps prevent accidental damage and prolongs its lifespan.
Conclusion
The Starkey Edge AI 16 RIC RT (Rechargeable) stands out as a versatile, high-performance hearing solution designed to meet the diverse needs of users in Bangladesh. Combining advanced features such as Edge AI processing, Neuro Sound Technology 2.0, adaptive noise reduction, and seamless connectivity, it delivers exceptional clarity, comfort, and convenience across all listening environments. With personalized fitting, rechargeable functionality, and comprehensive health and safety tools, it offers more than just hearing—it provides confidence, independence, and a richer engagement with daily life. Available at the National Hearing Care Center in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, and supported by professional guidance and ongoing maintenance, the Edge AI 16 RIC RT ensures that every user receives an optimized, reliable, and life-enhancing hearing experience.
FAQs about Starkey Edge AI 16 RIC RT (Rechargeable)
Q. Is the Starkey Edge AI 16 RIC RT (Rechargeable) suitable for all types of hearing loss?
Yes, this model is designed for individuals with mild to severe hearing loss, offering advanced features and customizable settings to meet various hearing needs.
Q. How long does the battery last on a full charge?
The rechargeable battery provides up to 24 hours of use on a full charge, depending on streaming and feature usage, ensuring a full day of reliable hearing.
Q. Can I stream audio from my smartphone directly to the hearing aids?
Yes, the Edge AI 16 RIC RT supports direct streaming from both iOS and Android devices via Bluetooth for calls, music, and other media.
Q. How does the hearing aid perform in noisy environments?
It uses Edge Mode, Adaptive Directionality, and advanced Noise Reduction to minimize background noise and enhance speech clarity, making conversations easier in crowded spaces.
Q. Is this model suitable for people with tinnitus?
Yes, it features Multiflex Tinnitus Technology with customizable sound therapy options to help reduce the perception of tinnitus and improve listening comfort.
Q. Can the hearing aids be controlled via a mobile app?
Yes, the Starkey Edge AI 16 RIC RT is compatible with the My Starkey app, allowing users to adjust settings, track hearing health, and access advanced features.
Q. Are the hearing aids water-resistant?
Yes, they feature Pro8 HydraShield™ protection with an IP68+ rating, making them resistant to moisture, sweat, and debris in everyday use.
Q. How often should the hearing aids be cleaned?
Daily cleaning is recommended using a soft, dry cloth or specialized cleaning tools, with occasional in-depth cleaning of the receiver and microphone ports to maintain optimal performance.
Q. Can adjustments be made remotely by an audiologist?
Yes, TeleHear Remote Fitting allows hearing care professionals to fine-tune settings remotely, providing convenient support without in-office visits.
Q. Does it support single-sided hearing loss?
Yes, the device offers 2.4 GHz CROS/BiCROS options, transmitting sound from the weaker ear to the better-hearing ear for improved spatial awareness.
Q. Can I use these hearing aids while exercising or outdoors?
Yes, with adaptive noise management, wind reduction, and durable water-resistant design, they perform well during active routines and outdoor activities.
Q. Are the hearing aids compatible with wireless accessories?
Yes, they support 2.4 GHz Edge wireless accessories for TV streaming, remote microphones, and other assistive devices.
Q. How many listening programs can be set up on the device?
Users can have up to four professionally programmed listening modes tailored for different environments like quiet rooms, noisy restaurants, outdoor spaces, or meetings.
Q. Can Apple Watch users control the hearing aids?
Yes, iOS users can access volume control, program switching, and other features directly from their Apple Watch for convenience on the go.
Q. How often should I schedule professional checkups for maintenance?
Regular checkups every 6–12 months are recommended to ensure optimal performance, including professional cleaning, fine-tuning, and software updates.
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