EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (May 1, 2026) — Starkey, a global leader in AI-driven hearing technology, today announced that its latest advancements on the Omega AI platform are now available to Government Services, expanding access to innovations designed to enhance communication, performance, and patient outcomes.
These latest enhancements include the introduction of Auracast™ Assistant, Push to Talk, Google Fast Pair, and the new StarLink Edge LE Adapter, delivering expanded connectivity, greater accessibility, and enhanced ease of use for both hearing professionals and patients.
Auracast Assistant empowers users to seamlessly discover and connect to Auracast broadcast audio in public and shared environments, improving accessibility in settings critical to government and military populations. With Google Fast Pair, users can quickly and effortlessly connect their hearing aids to compatible Android devices with a single tap, streamlining the setup experience. Push to Talk introduces a new way for users to stay connected, enabling simple voice message communication between My Starkey app users, providing added convenience in both everyday and mission-critical situations.
“Our leadership in the industry is grounded in a relentless commitment to innovation and delivering what is best for those we serve,” said Brandon Sawalich, President and CEO of Starkey. “For our Government Services partners, that means providing technology that performs in the most demanding environments while empowering hearing professionals with smarter, more efficient tools. With Omega AI, we are raising the standard, ensuring service members and Veterans have access to the most advanced, reliable hearing technology available.”
Built on Starkey’s most advanced platform to date, Omega AI delivers a powerful combination of intelligent performance and rugged reliability, features especially critical for government applications. Designed to withstand demanding environments, Omega AI hearing aids feature enhanced durability with waterproofing up to 10 times stronger than previous coatings and custom products engineered to be up to 20 times tougher. This level of resilience ensures dependable performance in a wide range of conditions, from daily wear to more intensive operational settings.
In addition to durability, Omega AI continues to set the standard for sound quality and speech clarity through its integrated artificial intelligence. Features like Starkey’s Deep Neural Network (DNN) technology enable users to better understand speech in complex listening environments, helping improve situational awareness and communication effectiveness.
To further support hearing professionals serving government populations, Starkey also has introduced an enhanced RIC Fitting and Tool kit, designed to streamline the fitting process. The system allows for faster, simpler, and more efficient fittings, helping providers spend less time on setup and more time focused on patient care and outcomes.
Starkey’s continued investment in Government Services reflects its broader goals to deliver innovation with purpose, ensuring that those who serve have access to the most advanced hearing technology available.
For more information about Starkey Government Services and Omega AI, visit www.starkey.com.
About Starkey
Starkey is a leading global innovator in hearing technology and AI-powered hearing aids, headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Since its founding by Bill Austin in 1967 and led today by Brandon Sawalich, Starkey has driven breakthroughs in unmatched sound clarity and machine learning and intelligent hearing technology. As the only American-owned hearing aid manufacturer, Starkey employs over 5,000 professionals across 29 facilities, delivering advanced hearing solutions to customers in 100+ markets worldwide. Explore our smart hearing devices and connected technologies at www.starkey.com.
