Starkey Hearing Devices in Algonquin, Elgin, St. Charles and Huntley
Starkey hearing aids are the new kid on the block when comparing the long histories of the other hearing aid manufacturers. Starting out as a hearing aid repairman, the purchase of the Starkey Labs ear mold company by William Austin in 1970 touched off one of the most well-known hearing aid manufacturers in the world.
Five U.S. presidents, two popes, Mother Teresa, Nelson Mandela and other notable leaders were served by Starkey hearing aids. In spite of internal struggles with management, Starkey emerged in 2017 as a leader in the use of artificial intelligence in hearing aids.
Starkey’s Passion for Advanced Hearing Solutions Drives Innovation
“Hear better. Live better.” This simple approach to hearing care is a part of the passion driving the innovations behind Starkey hearing aids. The introduction of Halo in 2014 marked Starkey’s commitment to iPhone connectivity and further high-tech naturally clear sound processing advancements caught the attention of music lovers in 2017.
The development of Livio AI launched Starkey’s latest innovative superiority with its capacity to track physical activity and cognitive health as measured by hearing aid use via embedded sensors combined with artificial intelligence. Livio AI allows for language translation, fall detection and alerts, tap control, and other features.

Hearing Solutions Available
Several hearing solutions are available through Starkey, including:
- Digital Technology is the foundation for Livio AI hearing aids capable of delivering higher quality sound clarity and instrument performance.
- Discrete Wearing devices like Picasso use smarter micro-digital technology for high-level clarity as well as the capacity to stream TV, music, phone calls and more.
- SmartPhone Connectivity using Thrive allows for the integration all of your digital devices for enhanced sound quality and clarity along with health monitoring and more control over how and what you hear.
Remote Support Using Starkey’s Thrive Care
Tele-audiology and other safe options rather than in-office visits have replaced how hearing care providers serve their patients due to COVID 19 protocols.
In line with these safety measures, Thrive Care allows users to continue to receive ongoing counseling and support from their hearing care provider without the need for an office visit, but goes a step further by allowing other healthcare providers access to other health monitoring information as well.
Schedule a Hearing Assessment
Hearing care takes on various forms at Fox Valley ENT. One of them is fitting our patients with Starkey hearing aids. After a comprehensive hearing assessment, our experts are able to help you choose the hearing technology best suited for your condition, lifestyle and preferences.
To take advantage of our high-level hearing care submit our “Schedule a Hearing Assessment” form to have your questions and concerns answered, and/or schedule an appointment.