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Edge Mode+ in Genesis AI Hearing Aid: Real-World Test in a Noisy Restaurant

  • Writer: Dr. Allen Craig
    Dr. Allen Craig
  • Aug 13
  • 2 min read

Updated: Sep 5

By Dr. Alan Craig – Harmony Hearing Center


In this real-world demo, Dr. Allen Craig puts Edge Mode in Starkey Genesis AI hearing aids to the test inside a busy restaurant. This environment is filled with music, dishes clinking, and overlapping conversations — the perfect challenge for advanced AI noise management.


Key Takeaways

  • One-tap Edge Mode instantly improves speech clarity in loud environments.

  • AI adapts in real time to sudden noises like dishes, laughter, and music changes.

  • Enhances conversation focus while reducing listening fatigue.


Transcript – Edge Mode in Genesis AI


Dr. Allen Craig: We’re here in a busy restaurant to put Starkey’s Genesis AI Edge Mode to the test. This is exactly the kind of environment where background noise makes conversations challenging.

Right now, you’re hearing what it’s like without Edge Mode engaged. You’ll notice the clinking of dishes, background music, and multiple conversations happening around us.


(Activating Edge Mode) With one tap, Edge Mode instantly processes the environment. It uses on-device AI to reduce competing background noise while enhancing the speech you want to hear — in this case, the person sitting across from you.


What’s impressive is how quickly it adapts. Sudden sounds — like a dropped plate or a burst of laughter — are softened so they don’t overwhelm the conversation. The focus stays on the voice, which makes it easier to follow along without straining.


Edge Mode doesn’t just make things quieter — it makes them clearer. That’s the difference between simply reducing noise and actually enhancing speech understanding.

Whether you’re in a restaurant, at a family gathering, or any loud social event, this feature helps you stay engaged and enjoy the moment without the distraction of excessive background noise.


Call (870) 558-6835 or request your appointment at to try Genesis AI in your own listening environments.


If you or someone you love has a hearing problem, we’d love to help.

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