When it comes to enhancing your hearing health, you want to make sure that you’re working with the best of the best – both with your hearing technology and your hearing care partner.
Enter the ReSound Vivia: Unveiled in February 2025, the world’s smallest AI-powered hearing aid is designed to transform your auditory experience. However, at the time of writing this article, it is not approved by ADP.
If you’re seeking an advanced solution to improve your quality of life, here’s why the ReSound Vivia might be the perfect choice for you.
A Revolutionary Approach
Despite its compact size, the ReSound Vivia is packed with features aimed at delivering outstanding sound clarity, especially in complex acoustic environments.
ReSound’s dedication to emulating the brain’s natural processing ensures you can follow conversations effortlessly, even amidst noise.
What Makes Vivia Stand Out?
1. Intelligent Focus:
Designed to augment sound from the direction you’re facing, much like natural hearing, ReSound Vivia’s intelligent focus means you’ll enjoy clearer conversations without the distraction of background noise.
2. Deep Neural Network (DNN) Chip:
Performing trillions of operations daily, this chip reduces ambient noise, enhancing speech understanding by processing sound with remarkable efficiency. It’s been trained on 13.5 million sentences to prioritize the sounds that matter to you – so you won’t miss a single word.
3. Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast:
With Vivia, you stay connected to your devices effortlessly, enjoying seamless audio streaming through the latest Bluetooth technology, whether at home or in public spaces like theatres and airports.
4. All-Day Battery Life:
With up to 30 hours of battery life, or 20 hours if you’re using active streaming features via Bluetooth, Vivia ensures uninterrupted use. A 10-minute charge grants you approximately 2.7 hours of operation, keeping you engaged throughout the day.
5. Discreet and Durable Design:
With its IP68 rating, the Vivia is resistant to dust and moisture. The microRIE model offers a discreet profile without sacrificing powerful performance.
6. Personalization Options:
New colour options, including red and blue, allow for personal expression, too!
Pros and Cons: Weighing the ReSound Vivia
Pros:
- Compact and Powerful: The smallest AI hearing aid available.
- Unmatched Clarity: Enhanced speech understanding in noisy backgrounds.
- User-Friendly Tech: Modern streaming protocols provide seamless audio connectivity.
- Long Battery Performance: Reduced need for frequent charging enhances everyday convenience.
- Custom Control: With an intuitive app, you have control at your fingertips, including remote and virtual appointments.
Cons:
- Limited Styles: Currently available only in a Receiver-in-Canal (RIC) style.
- AI Features Limitation: Only accessible in the mini rechargeable RIC model.
As an Audiologist, I spend a lot of time evaluating the sound quality, processing power, and connectivity of hearing aids—but sometimes it’s the small, thoughtful updates that really make a difference in day-to-day life for our patients. One of the reasons we’ve been especially impressed with the ReSound Vivia is because of its subtle—but meaningful—enhancements to user-friendliness.
One of the most common hearing aid repairs we see involves microphones that aren’t performing optimally. Whether it’s due to moisture, debris, or just everyday wear and tear, microphone issues can sideline a hearing aid and leave patients without support while the device is sent for repair.
With the ReSound Vivia, users can now replace their own microphones—a game-changer for maintenance and longevity. This simple update helps minimize downtime and gives patients more control over their device’s performance, all while potentially extending the life of their hearing aids.
Another new feature we love? The AutoStream capability with the ReSound TV Streamer+. Previously, users had to manually activate their TV streaming every time they wanted to watch their favourite shows or movies. With AutoStream, the hearing aids automatically connect to the TV audio when it’s turned on—no button presses, no switching inputs—just seamless, high-quality sound as soon as the program starts. It’s one less step for the user and one more step toward effortless hearing support.
These kinds of enhancements may seem small, but they add up to a much smoother, more enjoyable hearing experience—especially for those who rely on their devices every day.
Is ReSound Vivia Right for You?
The GN ReSound Vivia is ideal for you if discretion, high performance and cutting-edge technology are your priorities. It’s tailored for those who are navigating social settings or desire seamless interaction with modern devices.
My Final Thoughts
Yet again, ReSound is at the forefront of technology and innovation. Viva will enhance a user’s experience significantly and let advancements in AI technology drive the hearing aid to better performance. This is a substantial step forward in improving the listening experience of a hearing aid and an exciting advancement. I also love that red and blue has been re-released as colour options! I would rate the ReSound Vivia a 9.5/10- only because it is not available in all styles and AI features are only available in the premium mini RIC.
Our team of hearing care experts is here to help you in making an informed decision, ensuring your satisfaction and improved hearing health.
To learn more about ReSound Vivia or get started with a comprehensive hearing test, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us via our website or over the phone at (905) 990-3755.
Each individual’s hearing needs are unique. Together, we’ll determine if the ReSound Vivia fits into your lifestyle and auditory goals!
