From left to right: Black Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses with clear lens placed on a neural band, yellow Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses, cosmic blue Ray-Ban Meta glasses (Gen 2), and white Oakley Meta HSTN glasses with orange-tinted lenses, all displayed on a white background.

AI glasses technology 101: AI glasses explained

Turn moments into memories with AI glasses that combine iconic frames and hands-free technology for effortless living.

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Close-up side view of Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses, highlighting the wraparound lenses with water droplets suspended in the air.

Iconic frames, smarter living

Classic frames meet advanced tech so you never have to choose between style and smarts. If you see eyewear as self-expression, Ray-Ban Meta enhances your style and presence. Athletes and fitness enthusiasts appreciate Oakley Meta for its tough design and integration with Strava app and Garmin devices (sold separately), while Meta Ray-Ban Display appeals to the tech-savvy seeking the most advanced AI experience.

Close-up view of the Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses’ camera, positioned on the top-left corner of the frame.
Camera and capture

Capture what you see, hands-free.

Take photos and videos hands-free with a 12 MP+ camera and up to 3K video recording. Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) and Oakley Meta HSTN include hyperlapse, slow motion and adjustable video stabilization for creative content. A visible light signals when recording, ensuring bystander privacy.

Audio and communication

Listen without losing touch.

Open-ear speakers deliver clear, immersive sound while keeping you aware of your surroundings. Experience high-quality voice pickup, calls and video recording with the multi-mic array. With Bluetooth connectivity, stream music, podcasts and take phone calls directly from the glasses.

A person makes a hand gesture using the neural band to discreetly navigate and control the in-lens display of Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses.
A person sitting outdoors wearing Oakley Meta Vanguard AI glasses looks at their smartphone.
AI assistant and voice control

Hands-free accessibility.

The built-in voice assistant for hands-free control answers questions and provides insights in real time. Activate features, capture media and interact with apps using “Hey Meta” and other commands. Analyze and get information about what you see through the glasses.

In-lens display and neural band

Display meets neural precision.

Meta Ray-Ban Display has a private high-resolution, full-color monocular display in the right lens for notifications, navigation and visual AI responses. Use the Meta Neural Band to intuitively control Meta Ray-Ban Display. Scroll, click and write messages with subtle finger movements.

Point-of-view through Meta Ray-Ban Display AI glasses, with the right lens showing a digital overlay of a small painting, the word Impasto, and its definition: A painting technique with thick, textural brushstrokes. In the background, a person stands at a desk with several paintings in front of them.
A person holds up Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses and a smart phone displaying the paired device.
Meta AI app

Your all-in-one companion.

Pair your AI glasses with the Meta AI app to capture, review, edit and share photos and videos. Take calls and get answers on the go. You can also manage settings and connected devices, all in one place.

From left to right: Black Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses with clear lens placed on a neural band, yellow Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses, cosmic blue Ray-Ban Meta glasses (Gen 2), and white Oakley Meta HSTN glasses with orange-tinted lenses, all displayed on a white background.

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Frequently asked questions

Do AI glasses by Meta support voice assistants?

Powered by Meta AI, you can use “Hey Meta” with your AI glasses to answer questions in the moment, get information, spark creativity and express yourself hands-free, as well as take photos and videos, call, message, and control media and volume.

During workouts or training, you can use your AI glasses to:
  • Get real-time, voice-activated fitness stats and alerts (heart rate, pace and distance) via Meta AI and compatible Garmin devices (sold separately).
  • Capture photos and videos hands-free.
  • Listen to music with open-ear speakers in windy conditions up to 30 mph.
  • Get post-workout summaries and insights from synced compatible Garmin devices.

Most models are prescription-ready. All Ray-Ban Meta glasses and Oakley Meta HSTN support prescription lenses. Meta Ray-Ban Display accommodates Rx of -4.00 to +4.00. Prescription lenses can be ordered at the time of purchase.

To start live translation from Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses, swipe left from the display home and select Captions. Then swipe right and select Speech Translate. The first time you use live translations, you’ll need to download the languages you want from the Meta AI mobile app. You can also start live translation by saying, “Hey Meta, start live translation” and change the languages in the Meta AI mobile app.

Meta Ray-Ban Display has a private 600×600 lens that uses a micro-projector and waveguide to show information right in your view. Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta glasses don’t include a built-in display.

A private in-lens screen, like in Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses, is a tiny display only you can see. It shows notifications, directions or AI responses as a discreet heads-up overlay in your right lens.

The Meta Neural Band lets you control the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses with subtle wrist and hand movements. The band uses EMG sensors to translate muscle signals into commands so you can scroll, manage media or capture photos and video, hands-free and privately.

All Ray-Ban Meta glasses connect to your phone via Bluetooth, letting you play music and audio content through the built-in directional speakers. You can also control playback and volume using the touchpad on the right temple or with voice commands.

Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses have up to 6 hours of mixed-use battery life per charge. With the compact, folding charging case, you can enjoy up to 24 hours of additional use.

Visit the Meta Help Center or your region’s Privacy page to learn how your media and data are stored and protected. These resources also explain cloud-based AI features and how you can manage and control your information.
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