Q1: What exactly are AI-Powered Hearing Aids?
AI-Powered Hearing Aids are advanced hearing devices that use Artificial Intelligence and machine learning algorithms to analyze sound environments, adapt settings automatically, enhance speech, reduce noise, and even offer health tracking and connectivity features, going far beyond simple sound amplification.
Q2: How do AI-Powered Hearing Aids differ from traditional hearing aids?
Traditional hearing aids primarily amplify sound. AI-Powered Hearing Aids, on the other hand, intelligently process sound, differentiate between speech and noise, learn user preferences, and offer automatic adjustments, real-time environmental adaptation, and smart device integration, providing a much more sophisticated and personalized listening experience.
Q3: Can AI-Powered Hearing Aids help me hear better in noisy restaurants or crowded places?
Absolutely. One of the key benefits of AI-Powered Hearing Aids is their ability to significantly improve speech understanding in noisy environments. Their AI algorithms are designed to isolate and amplify speech while suppressing background noise, making conversations much clearer and less effortful.
Q4: Are AI-Powered Hearing Aids discreet or visible?
Many AI-Powered Hearing Aids are designed to be highly discreet, often referred to as “smart hearables.” They come in various styles, including compact receiver-in-canal (RIC) and in-the-ear (ITE) models, making them virtually unnoticeable to others.
Q5: What is Auracast, and how will it benefit me?
Auracast is a new Bluetooth LE Audio technology that will allow public venues (like airports, gyms, theaters) to broadcast audio directly to compatible hearing aids and other devices. This means you’ll be able to directly stream announcements, TV audio, or presentations to your hearing aids, enhancing accessibility and listening comfort in public spaces.
Q6: Do AI-Powered Hearing Aids connect to smartphones and other devices?
Yes, most modern AI-Powered Hearing Aids offer seamless Bluetooth connectivity with smartphones, tablets, and TVs. This allows for direct streaming of phone calls, music, and TV audio, as well as control over hearing aid settings via dedicated smartphone apps.
Q7: Can AI-Powered Hearing Aids track my health or activity?
Some advanced AI-Powered Hearing Aids, like the Starkey Genesis AI, incorporate sensors that can track physical activity (steps, movement), monitor engagement, and even provide fall detection alerts to pre-selected contacts, offering holistic health benefits.
Q8: What brands of AI-Powered Hearing Aids does CC Saha Ltd. offer?
CC Saha Ltd. offers a wide range of cutting-edge AI-Powered Hearing Aids from globally reputed brands, including Phonak (such as the Audeo Lumity series) and Starkey (including the Genesis AI and Evolv AI series).
Q9: How do I know which AI-Powered Hearing Aid is right for me?
Choosing the right hearing aid depends on your specific hearing loss, lifestyle, and preferences. Our RCI-certified audiologists at CC Saha Ltd. will conduct a comprehensive hearing evaluation and provide personalized recommendations tailored to your unique needs.
Q10: What kind of support does CC Saha Ltd. provide after I purchase hearing aids?
CC Saha Ltd. offers extensive after-sales support, including fitting and fine-tuning by expert audiologists, dedicated service help desks for adjustments and reprogramming, and ongoing counseling to ensure you get the best possible experience from your hearing aids.
Q11: Where are CC Saha Ltd. clinics located?
CC Saha Ltd. has 7 hearing clinics: 5 in Kolkata (Esplanade, Prince Anwar Shah Road, Dunlop, Barasat, Salt Lake), 1 in Paschim Medinipur, and 1 in Burdwan.
Q12: How can I book an appointment with CC Saha Ltd.?
You can book an appointment by calling our toll-free number: 1800 570 9933. Our lines are open Monday to Saturday, between 10 am and 6 pm.
Q13: Is the Phonak Audeo Infinio mentioned still a current model?
While “Infinio” might refer to an older series name, Phonak continues to innovate with AI. Their current leading AI-powered models are typically found in the Audeo Lumity series, which embodies the advanced features discussed. Our audiologists can provide the latest information on Phonak’s AI offerings.
Q14: What advanced features does Starkey Genesis AI offer?
Starkey Genesis AI offers advanced features like natural sound processing with millions of adjustments per hour, Edge Mode+ for on-demand optimization, comprehensive health tracking (fall detection, steps, activity), and seamless connectivity with the My Starkey app.
Q15: What makes Starkey Evolv AI stand out?
Starkey Evolv AI is known for its effortless hearing experience, making millions of automatic adjustments per hour. It features superior sound quality, enhanced 2-way audio for hands-free calls, health tracking, fall alerts, and the intuitive Thrive app for personalized control.