Exploring the ReSound Vivia: AI-Driven Hearing Technology for a Natural Listening Experience

Designed to enhance speech clarity while minimizing background noise, the new ReSound Vivia hearing aids utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in an attempt to create a more natural and immersive auditory experience. Along with the release of the Vivia, ReSound has also released the Savi hearing aids. In contrast, the ReSound Savi provides a more streamlined version of the Vivia technology. Focusing on essential features without additional enhancements.

This article will explore the AI-powered features of the ReSound Vivia and what it offers for users.

AI in ReSound Vivia Hearing Aids: A Revolution in Sound Processing

The core innovation behind the ReSound Vivia lies in its Intelligence Augmented approach, which enhances the natural processing power of the human brain. Instead of replacing natural hearing functions, the Vivia’s AI-driven Deep Neural Network (DNN) chip is said to work alongside the brain by attempting to filter out unnecessary noise while highlighting speech.

How It Works:

• Dual-Chip System: The 360 chip constantly scans and adjusts to different environments, ensuring optimal hearing conditions. Meanwhile, the DNN chip enhances speech contrast by filtering out background noise.
• Intelligent Focus: This feature helps wearers tune into conversations, making it easier to communicate in noisy settings.
• Adaptive Sound Processing: The system learns from 13.5 million spoken sentences and 3.9 million sound parameters, ensuring it recognizes and prioritizes human speech effectively.

Seamless Connectivity for an Enhanced Experience

ReSound Vivia offers superior Bluetooth LE Audio compatibility, ensuring users stay connected to their favorite devices.

• Auracast™ Support: Enables public and private audio streaming, making it easier to hear in public venues equipped with Auracast transmitters.
• Smart 3D App Compatibility: Users can personalize their hearing aid settings and access features like Intelligent Focus and remote care assistance through a smartphone app.
• Accessory Support: Compatible with TV-Streamer+ and Multi-Mic+, ensuring clear audio when watching TV or engaging in group conversations.

Rechargeability & Durability

The ReSound Vivia lineup includes both rechargeable and battery-powered models, offering flexibility based on user preference.

• MicroRIE (Rechargeable): The world’s smallest AI-powered hearing aid with up to 30 hours of battery life.
• RIE 312 & RIE 13 (Battery-Powered Options): Offers replaceable battery convenience, with the RIE 13 model including a built-in telecoil for improved hearing in looped environments.
• IP68 Rating: Provides protection against water and dust, ensuring long-term durability.

Technology Levels: A Customizable Experience

The ReSound Vivia is available in multiple technology levels, allowing users to choose the features that best suit their lifestyle and hearing needs.

• VI9 (Premium): Maximum speech enhancement, 360 All-Around Directionality, and five noise reduction settings.
• VI7 (Advanced): Strong speech clarity with All-Access Directionality and four noise reduction settings.
• VI5 (Standard): Balanced performance with Ultra Focus for targeted speech understanding.

Clinic Insights: Our First Impressions

We had the opportunity to test the ReSound Vivia in our clinic, and we were pleasantly surprised to find them to be less plugging and more natural sounding as compared to previous ReSound models. While we have yet to demo them extensively in noisy environments, we are excited to offer this option for our patients to try and provide us with further feedback.

Additionally, we had a great time experimenting with the Auracast features. Using the Smart 3D app, we were able to seamlessly pair the hearing aids with new Auracast transmitter devices, making the setup process incredibly simple. From what we’ve seen so far, the ReSound Vivia appears to be the easiest-to-use Auracast hearing aid on the market.

ReSound Savi: A Simplified Alternative

For those who prefer a more streamlined option, the ReSound Savi hearing aids offer essential hearing support without the extra AI-driven features found in the Vivia. While they still provide excellent sound quality and connectivity, they focus on core functionality rather than advanced processing.

Final Thoughts

The ReSound Vivia represents a step forward in ReSound’s technology, offering users a more natural, intuitive, and AI-driven listening experience. With advanced noise reduction, seamless connectivity, and a variety of style options, it caters to a wide range of hearing needs. Meanwhile, the ReSound Savi provides a more straightforward approach, ensuring accessibility without unnecessary complexity at a more affordable price point.

Whether you’re looking for cutting-edge AI features or a reliable essential hearing aid, ReSound’s latest offerings have something for everyone. Explore the future of hearing technology and contact us if you have questions or would like to try a demo!