Starkey Omega AI CROS
Price: £995
Fitting Styles:Â Â RIC
Warranty:Â Â 5 years
Charger:  Rechargeable an additional £100 per aid
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Overview of Starkey Omega AI CROS Hearing Aids
If you have little or no hearing in one ear, you may have spent years finding ways to cope. Perhaps you always try to sit on a particular side in restaurants. Perhaps conversations in busy rooms have started to feel more like guesswork. You may even have been told at some point that there is not much that can be done. In many cases, that simply is not true.
CROS and BiCROS hearing systems are specifically designed for people with single-sided hearing loss, and the Starkey Omega AI is the most advanced version of that technology available today. Launched in October 2025 and built on Starkey's newest AI platform, it has been developed to help you follow conversations from any direction, in any environment, with far less effort than you may be used to.
At Your Hearing, we supply the Starkey Omega AI fitted and programmed by a fully qualified, registered audiologist, at prices up to 40% less than the high street. A free hearing test is included, and a free home visit is available if you would prefer to be seen in your own home, rather than in a clinic.
CROS or BiCROS: Which One Is Right for You?
You do not need to know the answer before getting in touch. Your audiologist will carry out a full hearing assessment and advise you clearly. But here is a straightforward explanation of the difference:
CROS is designed for people who have little or no usable hearing in one ear, with normal or near-normal hearing in the other. A small transmitter worn on the non-hearing ear picks up sound from that side and sends it wirelessly to a hearing aid on the better ear, giving you a much fuller picture of everything happening around you.
BiCROS works in exactly the same way, but is designed for people whose better ear also has some degree of hearing loss. The hearing aid on the better ear receives sound from the weaker side just as a CROS system does, but it also amplifies sound for its own needs at the same time, giving you complete support in both ears from a single, coordinated system.
What Makes the Omega AI Different?
The Starkey Omega AI is powered by the G3 Neuro Processor, which runs a dual deep neural network system called DNN 360. Rather than simply amplifying what is directly in front of you, it analyses the full sound environment around you in real time, working out where speech is coming from and adjusting accordingly.
In practical terms, this means:
- Better speech understanding in noise: Starkey's research cites up to 28% improved speech intelligibility compared to previous Starkey technology
- A clearer signal: Up to 8 dB better signal-to-noise performance, so voices stand out more clearly from background noise
- 360-degree awareness: The transmitter on your non-hearing side is doing sophisticated processing work before it sends sound across to your better ear, not simply relaying raw noise
This is not just an incremental upgrade. For people who have been living with single-sided hearing loss and experiencing the fatigue that comes with it, the difference in real-world listening comfort can be significant.
Styles, Battery Life, and Colours
The Omega AI is available in two RIC styles. RIC stands for Receiver-in-Canal, one of the most popular and comfortable hearing aid styles available. The main body of the aid sits discreetly behind the ear, with a thin wire carrying sound into the ear canal.
RIC RT (Rechargeable)
- Up to 29 hours on a single charge, comfortably covering a full day and evening
- Waterproof (IP68 rated)
- Wireless Bluetooth connectivity
- LED status indicator
- Available in: Silver, white, beige, caramel, graphite grey, chestnut, and tech black
RIC 312 (Traditional Battery)
- Uses a standard size 312 battery
- Waterproof (IP68 rated)
- Wireless Bluetooth connectivity
- LED status indicator
- Available in: Silver, white, beige, caramel, graphite grey, chestnut, and tech black
Connectivity and the My Starkey App
The Omega AI uses Bluetooth LE Audio, compatible with both iPhone and Android. Through the My Starkey app, you can:
- Stream audio directly from your phone, tablet, or television
- Make and receive hands-free calls
- Adjust volume and listening programmes easily
- Access Edge Mode Plus for instant noise reduction in challenging environments
- Use health monitoring features, including fall detection, respiratory rate tracking, and Balance Builder exercises
One of the most practical features for ongoing support is the ability for your audiologist to send fine-tuning adjustments directly to your aids through the app. For minor tweaks, this often means no return visit is needed at all.
The Omega AI is also Auracast-ready via the My Starkey app, meaning it can connect to public broadcast audio systems as they become more widely available across the UK.
Who Should Consider the Starkey Omega AI CROS?
This system is particularly worth exploring if you:
- Have little or no functional hearing in one ear
- Have previously been told that a standard hearing aid cannot help
- Are upgrading from an older CROS system and want the benefits of modern AI processing
- Want reliable Bluetooth connectivity alongside your hearing support
- Would value integrated health monitoring in a single, discreet device
- Currently use NHS hearing aids in your better ear and are wondering whether a private CROS system could give you a more complete listening experience
If you are not sure whether this is the right type of system for your hearing profile, that is completely normal. A free hearing test with one of our fully qualified, registered audiologists is the clearest way to find out, with no pressure and no obligation to proceed.
What Is Included When You Buy Through Your Hearing
- Free hearing test and full assessment by a fully qualified, registered audiologist
- Professional fitting and programming included in the price
- Free aftercare for the life of your hearing aids, including fine-tuning and adjustments
- Free home visit available nationwide (including care homes)
- Local audiologist appointments available across the UK through our network of over 200 fully qualified, registered audiologists
- 60-day full money-back guarantee, no quibble
- Full manufacturer's warranty included
- Independent, impartial advice with no hard sell
Please note: If you are pairing a single Omega AI transmitter with an existing hearing aid purchased elsewhere, and you would like Your Hearing to take on the aftercare for both devices, an additional fee of £125 applies to cover the ongoing support for the existing aid.
If you are attending with a family member or carer, they are very welcome to join the appointment. Many people find it helpful to have someone else there, and our audiologists are happy to answer questions from everyone in the room.
Need more support with Starkey Omega AI CROS?
Not sure if this is the right hearing aid for you? We’re here to help – with honest advice, personalised recommendations, and no pressure.  Plus, we offer free home visits with no extra cost, so you can get expert support in the comfort of your own home.
For friendly, knowledgeable advice, just call us free on 0800 567 7721.  Alternatively, you can fill in the form at the bottom of the page to request a callback with one of our experts or click on one of the buttons below to book a free appointment or home visit with a local audiologist today.  Let’s find the right hearing solution – together.
FAQs
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I have been told nothing can help my deaf ear. Is that really true?
CROS and BiCROS systems are specifically designed for single-sided hearing loss. Rather than attempting to restore hearing in the non-functioning ear, they pick up sound from that side and bring it across to your better ear. A free hearing test is the best way to find out whether this could help you. -
How do I know whether I need CROS or BiCROS?
It comes down to the hearing level in your better ear. If your better ear hears well on its own, CROS is likely the right fit. If it also has some degree of hearing loss, BiCROS may serve you better. Your audiologist will assess this during your free hearing test and advise you clearly. -
Can I try the Omega AI before committing to the full cost?
Yes. All hearing aids supplied through YourHearing come with a 60-day full money-back guarantee. If the Omega AI CROS or BiCROS system is not right for you within those 60 days, you can return it with no quibble. -
Do I need a smartphone to use the Omega AI?
No. The hearing aids work independently without a smartphone. The My Starkey app is optional and adds useful features such as volume control, remote fine-tuning from your audiologist, and health monitoring. It is compatible with both iPhone and Android. -
What happens after I buy? Is there ongoing support?
Free aftercare is included for the life of your hearing aids, covering fine-tuning appointments, adjustments as your hearing changes, and in many cases minor tweaks sent directly to your aids via the app. Home visits are available throughout the UK if you would prefer not to travel. -
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- Nationwide coverage
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- Aftercare included FREE for LIFE
- Manufacturer's warranty included
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- 60 day FULL money back guarantee
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