Hearing Aid Technology
ReSound Vivia is ReSound's premium platform, built around artificial intelligence and a dedicated processing chip that work together to make conversation easier to follow, even when several people are talking and there is noise in the background.
The idea behind Vivia is to mimic the way the brain naturally separates and focuses on sound. Rather than simply amplifying everything, it aims to lift the speech you want to hear out of the surrounding noise while keeping the overall sound natural.
At California Hearing Center, we fit the ReSound Vivia family for patients across the Peninsula. Our audiologists help you choose the right model and calibrate it precisely to your hearing profile, because a premium chip only pays off when the fitting is done well and verified.
At a glance
- ReSound Vivia is a premium platform with a dedicated Deep Neural Network chip aimed at clearer speech in noise.
- Intelligent Focus adapts to where your attention is directed, and the rechargeable design supports all-day use with modern Bluetooth streaming.
- The right model and a verified fitting, not the chip alone, determine how well it performs for you.
Deep Neural Network processing
Vivia includes a dedicated Deep Neural Network chip trained on a very large library of spoken sentences. This AI processing is designed to separate speech from background noise while preserving natural sound quality, with the goal of reducing the mental effort it takes to listen in challenging rooms.
Intelligent Focus that follows your attention
One of Vivia's distinctive features is Intelligent Focus, which adapts to your listening intentions rather than just facing forward. It aims to prioritize the speech coming from where your attention is directed, which can help in demanding settings like restaurants and family gatherings, and it adjusts as you move through different environments.
Rechargeable, all-day power
Vivia is a rechargeable platform designed to last through a full day of typical use, including streaming, with a quick top-up charge available when you are short on time. Several charging options are offered, so you can pick one that fits how and where you like to charge.
Modern connectivity
Vivia supports high-quality wireless streaming, including newer standards like Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast broadcast audio for venues such as theaters and conference rooms. It streams from both Apple and Android devices, with control and Auracast access handled through the ReSound Smart 3D app.
Fitting and verification
Choosing the model is only the start. We calibrate Vivia to your prescription and confirm it with real-ear measurement, then fine-tune clarity and comfort over follow-up visits so the technology actually delivers in the places you spend your time.
Frequently asked questions
Your questions, answered
What does the Deep Neural Network in Vivia do?
It is a dedicated AI chip trained on a large set of spoken sentences to separate speech from background noise while keeping sound natural. The goal is clearer conversation and less listening effort in difficult environments.
How is Intelligent Focus different from ordinary directional hearing?
Traditional directionality tends to focus on whatever is in front of you. Vivia's Intelligent Focus is designed to follow your listening intentions and prioritize the speech you are attending to, adjusting as you move through different settings.
Does Vivia connect to my phone and other devices?
Yes. Vivia streams from both Apple and Android devices and supports newer standards like Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast, with control through the ReSound Smart 3D app. We set this up during your fitting.