Starkey Hearing Aids
Founding:
William Austin in 1970
Technology Roots:
A hearing aid repair expert, Austin purchased Starkey Labs earmold company and began manufacturing hearing aids.
Historical Highlights:
In 1973, their first ITE hearing aid came with an industry-first 90-day trial period and one-year "Worry Free" warranty
In 1983, sales doubled when Ronald Reagan started wearing Starkey hearing aids
In 1989, Starkey purchased Omni Hearing Systems and Nu-Ear Electronics
Introduction of the industry’s first CIC hearing aid in 1993
First digital hearing aids in 1999
2010 development of SoundLens, the first IIC hearing aid
2014, Halo “Made for iPhone” hearing aids
2018, the world’s first hearing aid to use artificial intelligence
Other Brand Names: Audibel Manufacturer's Warranty: Up to three years Most Recent Innovations: Genesis AI

Processing Technology and Features
Starkey took off thanks to aggressive marketing to an elite clientele that included five US presidents, two popes, Mother Teresa, Nelson Mandela, and other notable world leaders, and the company has developed into the leader of AI sound-processing innovation in the 21st century.
Starkey hearing aids conduct an AI-based analysis of your acoustic environment as you move around, making immediate adjustments to improve speech intelligibility.
Their AI breakthrough was linked to the company’s commitment to iPhone connectivity and led to the development of advanced features that track and share physical activity and cognitive health and provide language translation, fall detection, and alerts based on data gathered by your hearing aids.
Additional Key Features:
Physical activity tracking
Social engagement tracking
Fall detection
Medication reminders
TV streamer
Remote microphone
Connectivity between hearing aids, digital accessories, and select smartphones for an enhanced listening experience
User-friendly customization settings, volume, and hearing profiles available with tap control
Standard battery or rechargeable models available
The Thrive Care app allows for ongoing counseling and support from your hearing care provider and other healthcare providers using your hearing device and smartphone
Dion Hearing Centre Tailored Hearing Care
The tailored hearing care solutions provided by Dion Hearing Centre include advanced manufacturing technology from Starkey hearing aids.
Our advanced-technology instruments are only one piece in the better-hearing puzzle, which includes hearing care solutions that meet your hearing needs, personal preferences, and budget.
Your personalized journey to better hearing starts with accurate testing, proper selection, professional fitting, and ongoing service and repair of brand-name hearing aids from manufacturers like Unitron, Widex, Bernafon, and more.
Take advantage of personalized hearing care that combines the highest levels of tailored hearing care with transparency for individuals with hearing challenges in Windsor, ON, and Essex County.
If you, or a loved one, are struggling with your hearing or need help with your hearing instruments, contact us using the adjacent form.







