Starkey Hearing Technologies TV Streamer - User Manual

Pairing
Starkey
®
Hearing Technologies TV must be paired to interact with Livio
™
AI and Livio hearing aids. Pairing occurs once,
then the hearing aids and TV streamer will automatically recognize each other. The TV streamer can be paired within
Inspire
®
or outside of Inspire. Livio AI and Livio hearing aids can be paired with up to five TV streamers.
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Launch Inspire, connect and detect hearing aids.
Select “Accessories” on the left navigation bar.
Ensure the TV streamer is powered on.
Place the hearing aids within 6 inches of the TV streamer.
Place the TV streamer in pairing mode with a short press
of the pairing button. The LED will rapidly blink blue.
Select “Pair” to put the hearing aids into pairing mode
A
.
Pairing is successful when the TV streamer image displays
in the accessory screen
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Use the drop-down menu below the streaming accessories
box to set “Hearing Aid Mic While Streaming”
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Select the information icon for pairing instructions if needed
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Power off any mobile phone or other
accessories that were previously paired
with the hearing aids.
Ensure the TV streamer is powered on.
Open and close the battery doors
of the hearing aids.
Place the hearing aids within 6 inches
of the TV streamer.
Press the Bluetooth
®
button on the
TV streamer to place in pairing mode.
The LED will rapidly blink blue.
Once the LED blinks green for each
hearing aid, both hearing aids are paired.
The TV streamer will recognize if the fitting
is monaural or binaural and pair one or
two hearing aids accordingly.
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Volume up
Power on/off
Pair
Volume down
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Technologies TV
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Pairing within Inspire
Pairing outside of Inspire

Summary

Starkey Hearing Technologies TV Pairing Guide

Pairing Hearing Aids Within Inspire Software

Step-by-step guide for pairing Livio hearing aids with the TV streamer using the Inspire software.

Pairing Hearing Aids Outside Inspire Software

Instructions for pairing Livio hearing aids directly with the TV streamer without using Inspire software.

Basic Setup and Connection

Using the Starkey TV Streamer

Audio Streaming Methods

Details on how to start, stop, and manage audio streaming from the TV streamer to hearing aids.

Adjusting Volume Levels

Information on controlling the volume of streamed audio via hearing aid controls, app, or remote.

Overview

1. Function Description
2. Important Technical Specifications
3. Usage Features
4. Pairing
5. Basic Setup
6. Audio Streaming
7. Maintenance Features

The Starkey Hearing Technologies TV streamer is a device designed to enhance the listening experience for users of Livio™ AI and Livio hearing aids by streaming audio directly from various electronic sources. It facilitates a seamless connection between audio devices and hearing aids, allowing users to enjoy clear sound from televisions, computers, and other media.

Function Description:

The primary function of the Starkey Hearing Technologies TV streamer is to wirelessly transmit audio from electronic sources to compatible Livio AI and Livio hearing aids. This allows hearing aid users to hear audio directly in their hearing aids, bypassing external speakers and potentially improving clarity and understanding, especially in noisy environments or when listening from a distance. The device supports both analog and digital audio inputs, making it versatile for connection to a wide range of audio sources. Once paired, the TV streamer and hearing aids automatically recognize each other, providing a convenient and consistent listening experience.

Important Technical Specifications:

• Connectivity: Compatible with Livio AI and Livio hearing aids.
• Pairing: Can be paired with up to five TV streamers.
• Audio Inputs:
  • Digital: Toslink Jack (optical audio).
  • Analog: Analog 3.5mm Jack (stereo/mono).
  • Power: Power Supply Jack (micro USB).
• Wireless Range: Up to 45 feet (15 meters) for streaming.
• Indicators:
  • Solid green LED: Power is on.
  • Solid blue LED: Audio detected and streaming.
  • Rapidly blinking blue LED: Pairing mode.
  • Blinking green LED (for each hearing aid): Successful pairing.
• Power: MicroUSB power adapter.

Usage Features:

Pairing:

The TV streamer can be paired with hearing aids either within the Inspire® fitting software or outside of it.

• Pairing within Inspire:

  1. Launch Inspire, connect, and detect hearing aids.
  2. Select "Accessories" from the left navigation bar.
  3. Ensure the TV streamer is powered on.
  4. Place hearing aids within 6 inches of the TV streamer.
  5. Put the TV streamer in pairing mode by a short press of the pairing button (LED rapidly blinks blue).
  6. Select "Pair" in Inspire to put hearing aids into pairing mode.
  7. Successful pairing is indicated by the TV streamer image appearing in the accessory screen.
  8. Users can then set "Hearing Aid Mic While Streaming" via a drop-down menu.

• Pairing outside of Inspire:

  1. Power off any previously paired mobile phones or other accessories.
  2. Ensure the TV streamer is powered on.
  3. Open and close the battery doors of the hearing aids.
  4. Place hearing aids within 6 inches of the TV streamer.
  5. Press the Bluetooth® button on the TV streamer to enter pairing mode (LED rapidly blinks blue).
  6. Once the LED blinks green for each hearing aid, both hearing aids are paired. The TV streamer automatically recognizes if the fitting is monaural or binaural and pairs accordingly.

Basic Setup:

1. Remove plastic caps from the TOSLINK cable ends.
2. Plug the TOSLINK cable into the Audio OUT jack of the electronic audio source. If no TOSLINK audio OUT jack is available, use a 3.5mm to RCA cable.
3. Power on the electronic audio source.
4. Plug the other end of the TOSLINK cable into the rear of the TV streamer.
5. Insert the power adapter microUSB connector into the rear of the TV streamer.
6. Plug the power adapter into the wall socket.
7. Turn on the TV streamer. A solid green LED indicates power is on.
8. A solid blue LED indicates that the TV streamer has detected audio and is streaming.

Audio Streaming:

• Simultaneous Users: An unlimited number of Livio AI and/or Livio hearing aid users can connect to the TV streamer at one time, sharing the same listening experience.
• Supported Sources: Televisions, computers, MP3 players, DVD players, cable boxes, Amazon® Echo, and Echo Dot (via 3.5mm Jack).
• Volume Adjustment: Streamed audio volume can be adjusted via the hearing aid user control, the TV streamer itself, a remote control, or the Thrive™ Hearing app.
• Starting Streaming:
  • Hearing Aid User Control: Push & Hold or Double Tap (Double Tap feature available only on Livio AI products).
  • Remote Control: Favorite Button.
  • Thrive Hearing app.
• Stopping Streaming:
  • The TV device is powered off.
  • A phone call via direct mobile phone connection or connection with Remote Microphone + is received. Streaming stops after the call concludes and needs to be manually restarted.
  • The user walks out of the wireless range (Up to 45 feet or 15 meters). Streaming stops and needs to be manually restarted upon re-entry into range.

Maintenance Features:

The manual does not explicitly detail maintenance features such as cleaning or battery replacement for the TV streamer itself. However, it implies that the device is designed for continuous use once set up. The pairing process is a one-time setup, and the hearing aids and TV streamer will automatically recognize each other afterward, minimizing ongoing user intervention. The use of standard micro USB for power suggests easy replacement of power components if needed. The device's robust connectivity options and automatic recognition features contribute to its ease of use and low maintenance requirements for the end-user.

Starkey Hearing Technologies TV Streamer Specifications

General

Brand	Starkey Hearing Technologies
Model	TV Streamer
Category	Media Player
Language	English