AI glasses release notes
Wondering what's new with AI glasses? Check out our release notes to learn about the latest new features and enhancements we've made to your glasses experience.
Make sure to update your glasses and the Meta AI mobile app to the latest version to take advantage of these improvements.
December 16, 2025
Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta glasses v21 release notes
These features and improvements will become available starting the week of December 16, 2025.
IMPROVEMENTS
Find device
You can now use the Find device feature to remember where the Meta AI app last connected to your device. To get started, go to Device settings then Privacy & security, then Find device. Once Find device is turned on, you will be able to see the last connected location of all your devices on a map.
Hyperlapse
Capture your leisurely walk through a botanical garden, or your commute across a historic bridge, hands-free with hyperlapse for up to 30 minutes. Also ideal for running or biking, hyperlapse captures action over time and plays it back as a single smooth, sped up shareable clip. Say, “Hey Meta, start hyperlapse” to start a hyperlapse.
Slow motion
Say “Hey Meta, start slow motion” to create liquid smooth playback with an enhanced dramatic effect, hands-free, to capture life’s most fun moments for up to 1 minute.
Adjustable stabilization
Don't worry if the trail gets bumpy - with adjustable stabilization, you can control the level of stabilization applied to your videos, or automate with auto-select. Change your adjustable stabilization settings by going to Device settings then Media then Video settings.
Video sharing to Instagram and Facebook stories
After connecting Instagram or Facebook to your glasses, you can share a recently-taken video from your glasses directly to your stories by saying “Hey Meta, share last video to Instagram” or “Hey Meta, share that video to Facebook.” Videos must be 15 seconds or less to share.
Athlete Intelligence
Elevate your performance with your Oakley Meta Vanguard and capture that proof of sweat by connecting your Garmin device, your Strava account, Apple Health app, or Google Health Connect account. Use Meta AI to get real-time insights on your workout or post-activity stats. With autocapture, your glasses will automatically capture video clips based on your workout stats and milestones and add stats to your media so you can share it with your community on Strava, Facebook, or Instagram. This feature is gradually rolling out to other glasses.
Garmin Workout Creation
If you have a supported Garmin device and the latest version of the Meta AI app, you can now create custom workouts using your voice with Meta AI. For example, say, “I am going for a 5 mile run,” or “Create a 1 hour bike ride targeting 20 miles per hour.” You can create bike or run workouts with duration or distance and optionally include target metrics such as heart rate, pace or cadence to support individual training goals.
Soundtrack your world with Meta AI + Spotify
Play Music based on what you see! With Meta AI, your glasses can now play music recommendations from Spotify based on what you see - from album covers to everyday scenes. Say “Hey Meta, play a song to go with my view”. This feature is available for Spotify and in English only.
Music apps expansion for EU languages
You can now use French, German, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese to control your music on Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta glasses. Connect your glasses to your favorite audio apps - like Amazon Music, Apple Music, Shazam, or Spotify - and ask Meta AI to play, identify, or personalize your soundtrack with your voice. Available in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, the UK, and the US, with further expansion in 2026.
Voice Shortcuts on Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses
Experience a new level of speed and simplicity with Voice Shortcuts on Oakley Meta Vanguard. This feature transforms how athletes and active users interact with their device, enabling rapid and effortless access to top commands, without needing to say "Hey Meta". You can instantly trigger these commands, with just a single word, so you can stay focused on your activity. Voice Shortcuts can seamlessly activate when paired with a Garmin device and an Activity is initiated, ensuring you’re always ready during workouts. Prefer manual control? Easily enable or disable the feature via voice command or the Meta AI app for maximum flexibility.
November 12, 2025
Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta glasses v20 release notes
These features and improvements will become available starting the week of November 12, 2025.
Improvements
General enhancements for a smoother user experience.
Bug fixes
Resolved various issues to enhance stability and performance.
October 2, 2025
Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta glasses v19 release notes
These features and improvements will become available starting the week of October 2, 2025.
Quick connect
You can complete some of your most frequently used communication actions on your glasses in an even quicker and more discreet manner with quick connect. Send voice messages or text messages, place calls, and share captures with a 1-finger hold on your glasses' touchpad. Learn how to set up quick connect.
New AI glasses community forum
Meta Community Forums now has a section for AI glasses. Stay up to date on new announcements, find answers to your product questions, and get troubleshooting help from other AI glasses wearers.
August 28, 2025
Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta glasses v18 release notes
These features and improvements will become available starting the week of August 28, 2025.
Calendar
You can now connect your Google and Outlook.com calendars to Meta AI to receive event notifications, create personal events, and find important calendar information just by asking. For example, say “Hey Meta, what time is my first meeting tomorrow morning?” or “Hey Meta, add yoga to my calendar tomorrow at 9 AM.” Learn more about how to connect your calendar.
- This feature is currently available in English in the US and Canada.
Restyle photos with Meta AI
Say, “Hey Meta, restyle this” on your glasses to take a capture in a surprising style. Meta AI will automatically apply a rotating set of styles to what you see, transforming it into fun results for you to save or share. Learn more about how to restyle photos.
- This feature is currently available in English in the US (excluding TX and IL), Canada, India, Mexico, UAE, and Australia.
Audible voice search expanded availability
You can now use voice commands to control Audible in all English-speaking regions where both the Audible and Meta AI mobile apps are available. Try saying "Hey Meta, play my audiobook."
Creation location for reminders
If you've turned on location services for the Meta AI app, the creation location will be saved when you create a reminder. This allows you to see the location where a reminder was created in the Meta AI mobile app, and you can also ask Meta AI about it. Learn more about how to use reminders.
Faster camera
Now you can capture life's moments even faster, whether you're snapping photos, recording videos or streaming your adventures.
- This feature is currently available in English.
July 23, 2025
Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta glasses v17 release notes
These features and improvements will become available starting the week of July 23, 2025.
German language support
You can now make calls, send messages, and get information using Meta AI on your glasses in German.
Instagram calling and messaging
You can now send and receive direct messages, photos, and audio calls on Instagram using your glasses. For example, say “Hey Meta, take a picture and send it to Julie on Instagram.” Learn more about how to connect Instagram to your glasses for calling and messaging.
- This feature is currently available in English.
June 23, 2025
Ray-Ban Meta glasses v16 release notes
These features and improvements will become available starting the week of June 23, 2025.
Detailed responses
Meta AI can now provide more descriptive responses when you ask about what's in front of you. You can turn this feature on by going to Accessibility in Device settings. Detailed responses will be releasing over time to people in the US and Canada.
iHeart
Ray-Ban Meta now offers iHeartRadio. Enjoy hands-free access to hundreds of live and local radio stations, thousands of podcasts, curated playlists, live news, sports, and more, all for free. Try "Hey Meta, play Z100 on iHeartRadio,” "Hey Meta, play Country Music on iHeartRadio,” or “Hey Meta, play 24/7 News on iHeartRadio.” iHeart is currently available in English in the US.
Improved Spotify recommendations
We have improved the quality of Spotify recommendations. Tap and hold the touchpad on your glasses to play personalized music recommendations. You can assign the tap and hold gesture to Spotify by going to Gestures in Device settings.
May 14, 2025
Ray-Ban Meta glasses v15 release notes
These features and improvements will become available starting the week of May 14, 2025.
Live AI
Now you can converse naturally with Meta AI while it sees what you see throughout a live AI session. Use live AI to help you with your everyday activities, from planning out a meal to exploring a new city. Live AI is currently available in English and will be rolling out over time in the US and Canada. Learn more about how to use live AI.
Live translation
Live translation is now available to everyone. With live translation on Ray-Ban Meta glasses, you can understand speech or listen to audio in French, Italian, Spanish or English. In a conversation, your response is translated for another person to read in the Meta AI mobile app or listen to by tapping . Learn more about how to use live translation.
EU Meta AI expansion
People in the EU will now be able to use Meta AI to ask questions on-the-go and to ask about what they’re seeing. Imagine walking through a park and asking your glasses about the different types of trees you see, or getting information on different landmarks while you're on a city tour. This update applies all EU countries where Ray-Ban Meta glasses are sold: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Ireland, Italy, Germany, France, Finland, Norway, Sweden and Spain. Learn more about asking Meta AI about what you see.
Video recording improvements
We improved video recording to provide consistent high quality capture no matter where your adventures take you. You should also see your average video capture file sizes decrease to enable faster transfer times.
April 16, 2025
Ray-Ban Meta glasses v14 release notes
These features and improvements will become available starting the week of April 16, 2025.
Spotify
You now have more options for controlling music playback with your voice, including shuffling by artist, album, or playlist. You can say things like “Hey Meta, shuffle my workout playlist” or “Hey Meta, repeat this song.”
Weather, air quality and UV index
Get the latest weather, air quality and UV index information with Meta AI. You can ask questions like "Hey Meta, what's the air quality right now?" or "Hey Meta, what is the UV index today?"
Improved Meta AI voices
Meta AI voices have been updated to sound more natural and lifelike. Learn more about how to change the voice you interact with on Ray-Ban Meta glasses.
Note: Celebrity Meta AI voices are only available in the US and UK.
UK Meta AI expansion
People in the UK can now ask their glasses about what they see. Learn about the history of a landmark as you stroll through a new city, get recipe suggestions based on what’s in your fridge or ask Meta AI to translate a sign.
Connected apps available in more regions
Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and Shazam are now available in English in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, France, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Germany, and Norway.
March 17, 2025
Ray-Ban Meta glasses v13 release notes
These features and improvements will become available starting the week of March 17, 2025.
Audible
Audible, a leading producer and provider of premium audio storytelling, brings a hands-free listening experience to Ray-Ban Meta glasses. You can stream Audible from your phone to your Ray-Ban Meta glasses, and control audio playback using touchpad controls and Meta AI. Learn more about how to connect Audible to your glasses.
- This feature is available in English in the US.
January 16, 2025
Ray-Ban Meta glasses v12 release notes
These features and improvements will become available starting the week of January 16, 2025.
Improved responsiveness to "Hey Meta"
We've made updates to improve how well your device recognizes the wake word "Hey Meta."
Quicker voice command responses
Get faster answers to your voice commands, whether you're controlling media playback or asking questions about what's in front of you.
December 16, 2024
Ray-Ban Meta glasses v11 release notes
These features and improvements will become available starting the week of December 16, 2024.
Meta AI available in new languages and countries
Meta AI is now available in English, French, Italian, and Spanish languages in the US, Canada, Australia, UK, France, Italy, Spain, and Ireland. The ability to use Meta AI to ask about what you see is only available in English in the US, Canada, and Australia.
You can share photos and videos hands-free to your Facebook and Instagram Story in these new languages by saying "Hey Meta, share a photo to my Facebook Story" or "Hey Meta, share my last video to my Instagram Story". You can also use hands-free voice messaging on WhatsApp and Messenger in French, Italian, and Spanish.
New Meta AI voices (including celebrities)
New voice options are available for Meta AI on Ray-Ban Meta glasses. The list now includes celebrities like Awkwafina, John Cena, Judi Dench (UK only), Keegan-Michael Key, and Kristen Bell. To find the new voices, go to Settings in the Meta View app and tap Meta AI, then tap Language and voice.
Adaptive volume
Adaptive volume automatically adjusts your glasses volume based on your surrounding environmental noise levels. To use adaptive volume, go to Settings in the Meta View app, tap Audio, then tap Adaptive volume.
Improved media quality when sharing from glasses
Media shared directly from your glasses is now much higher quality. Photos you share from glasses will have improved exposure, contrast, and color balance to create more natural-looking and visually appealing photos. To share from your glasses, say "Hey Meta, share a photo.”
Send a photo to Close Friends on Instagram
You can share photos to your Close Friends list on Instagram Stories by saying "Hey Meta, share a photo to my Close Friends story on Instagram" or "Hey Meta, share the last photo to my Close Friends story on Instagram.” You can set up Close Friends in your settings on Instagram.
Spotify improvements
You can now play music and podcasts on Spotify using your voice. Try asking "Hey Meta, play something relaxing." This feature is available in the US and Canada.
Amazon Music improvements
We’ve made improvements to voice controls for Amazon Music. Try asking “Hey Meta, play some music.” This feature is available in the US and Canada.
Default music provider
You now have the option to pick your default music provider so you no longer have to specify the provider name when you ask Meta AI to play music. This feature is available in the US and Canada.
Shazam
Identify what music is playing around you. Just ask “Hey Meta, what is this song?” This feature is available in the US and Canada.
Be My Eyes
Be My Eyes - Call a Volunteer connects those who are blind or low vision with a Be My Eyes’ sighted volunteer who can assist in helping with everyday tasks, like adjusting a thermostat, or sorting and reading mail. After you connect Be My Eyes to the Meta View app, you can say "Hey Meta, call a volunteer on Be My Eyes" and your glasses will start a hands-free video call with a sighted volunteer who can see what’s in front of you through the glasses video camera on your behalf. Learn more about how to use this feature.
- This feature is available in English in the US, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and Ireland.
Live streaming quality improvements
Live streaming on Android now supports higher quality by streaming over Wi-Fi. Make sure your phone’s Wi-Fi is enabled and hotspot and VPN are disabled.
Improvements
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
Early Access program
These features are available in the Early Access program.
Live AI
During a live AI session, Meta AI can see what you see continuously and converse with you more naturally than ever before. Get real-time, hands-free help and inspiration with everyday activities like meal prep, gardening, or exploring a new neighborhood. Learn more about how to use this feature.
Live translation
Have a conversation or listen to audio in another language in real time. You’ll hear the translation through your glasses, and your responses will be translated for your partner in the Meta View app. Learn more about how to use this feature.
November 11, 2024
Ray-Ban Meta glasses v10 release notes
These features and improvements will become available starting the week of November 11, 2024.
Take actions on text around you
You can now scan a QR code with your glasses by saying, "Hey Meta, scan this QR code," and you'll receive a notification on your phone that opens the associated link.
You can also instantly call or message phone numbers that you see by saying, "Hey Meta, call this number" or "Hey Meta, message this number."
Reminders
You can now ask Meta AI to remember things for you. Create reminders with a photo to capture details from what you see or just use your voice for thoughts or info that come to mind. For example, you can say things like “Hey Meta, remember this hotel room number.”
To retrieve details about your reminders, say something like “Hey Meta, search my reminders for my Hotel room number,” or “What are my upcoming reminders?”. You can view and manage your reminders in the Meta View app. Learn more about reminders.
- Currently supported in English in the US, Canada, and Australia.
Send videos using voice
You can send a video of up to 15 seconds to your contacts directly from your glasses. For example, say “Hey Meta, take a video and send it to Julie” to send a video. Videos can be sent using WhatsApp, Messenger, or your phone. Make sure your WhatsApp and Messenger apps are up to date and linked to your glasses.
- Currently supported in English only.
Share Meta AI responses with voice
You can now share Meta AI responses to Facebook and Instagram Stories or contacts using your voice. After asking Meta AI a question just say “Hey Meta, send that to Instagram,” or “Hey Meta, send that to Facebook.”
Incoming call announcements
Your glasses can now announce who is calling you and from what app when you receive an incoming call over cellular, Messenger, or WhatsApp. To use this feature, you must have at least one communication app linked.
You can turn on incoming call announcements from Communication in device settings in the Meta View app.
Meta AI is now available in UK and Australia
If you’re in Australia, you can now access Meta AI to seek information and ask questions about what you see. If you’re in the UK, you can engage with Meta AI using just your voice.
Ask Meta AI about what you see without saying "look and"
Now you can ask Meta AI about what you see without needing to say "look and."
- Currently supported in English in the US, Canada, and Australia.
Music info
You can now ask Meta AI about the music currently playing on your glasses. Try saying “Hey Meta, what song is this?”
- This feature will roll out gradually.
Improvements
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
October 3, 2024
Ray-Ban Meta glasses v9 release notes
These features and improvements will become available starting the week of October 3, 2024.
Timers
You can now set and manage timers from your glasses. Your glasses and phone will notify you about timers, and you can manage timers in the Meta View app. Try it out today by saying "Hey Meta, set a timer for 30 seconds." Learn more about how to use timers.
Voice messages (WhatsApp and Messenger)
We’ve added the ability to send and receive voice messages from your glasses using WhatsApp and Messenger. Learn more about how to send and receive voice messages.
This feature is currently available in English only.
Share Meta AI responses with voice
You can now share Meta AI responses to Facebook and Instagram Stories, and your contacts using your voice. You will need to connect these apps to your glasses by opening the Meta View app, going to Settings, and selecting Communication for your glasses. After asking Meta AI a question just say “Hey Meta, share that,” to share the response.
Improvements
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
September 4, 2024
Ray-Ban Meta glasses v8 release notes
These features and improvements will become available starting the week of September 4, 2024.
Share photos to your Facebook Story hands-free
Your glasses can capture and share photos completely hands-free to your Facebook Story. From the Meta View app, go to Settings, then tap Communication and connect your Facebook account. To share, say “Hey Meta, share a photo to my Facebook Story” or “Hey Meta, share my last photo to Facebook.”
Improvements
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
July 31, 2024
Ray-Ban Meta glasses v7 release notes
These features and improvements will become available starting the week of July 31, 2024.
Respond without 'Hey Meta'
Now you can make another request to your glasses after the first one without needing to say ‘Hey Meta’ again. Your glasses and mic will stay on and listen for a brief period after each request is complete. This feature will be on by default but you can turn it off from the Settings menu in the Meta View app.
Stay on track with the games in Paris
Get real-time info on the Paris Olympics, including medal counts, event times, results and athlete bios. You can also ask questions about your favorite athletes and games from past events. For example, ask “Hey Meta, which country is leading the gold medal in gymnastics?”
Improved Apple Music search
We are adding a setting to make it easier to recognize previously unrecognized tracks and enhance your Apple Music experience. To turn this on, go to Settings in the Meta View app, select Apple Music and turn on Improved Music Search.
Share photos to your Instagram Story hands-free
The feature is now supported in French and Italian in addition to English. Your glasses can capture and share photos completely hands-free to your Instagram Story. From the Meta View app, go to Settings, then tap Communication and connect your Instagram account. To share, say “Hey Meta, share a photo to my Instagram Story” or “Hey Meta, share my last photo to Instagram.”
Improvements
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
Early Access program
These features and improvements are available in the Early Access program.
Skip saying “look and” when you make a request to Meta AI
Early Access users can now say “Hey Meta” and ask Meta AI about what they see without saying “look and.”
June 26, 2024
Ray-Ban Meta glasses v6 release notes
These features and improvements will become available starting the week of June 26, 2024.
Capture longer videos
You can now set a maximum video length of up to 3 min. To get started, go to Settings in the Meta View app and tap Camera, then tap Video length and select when your glasses will automatically stop recording. Learn more.
Amazon Music and Calm
You can now set up Amazon Music (iOS only) and Calm with your glasses. You can find these apps under Settings in the Meta View app.
Secure your contacts
You can now require confirmation before calling, messaging or sharing from glasses. From the Meta View app, go to Settings, then Glasses privacy and tap Auto-lock contacts.
Improvements
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
Early Access program
These features and improvements are available in the Early Access program.
Expansion into Canada
The Early Access program is now available to Ray-Ban Meta glasses customers in Canada.
Ask without “look and”
You can now say “Hey Meta” and ask Meta AI about what you’re looking at without saying “look and.” Here are a few examples of things you can say:
- “Hey Meta, describe this.”
- “Hey Meta, what flower am I holding?”
- “Hey Meta, what can I make with these ingredients?”
You can also turn this feature off from Meta view by going to Settings, then Early Access and tapping the toggle next to Ask without "look and".
Note: This feature is rolling out gradually.
May 15, 2024
Ray-Ban Meta glasses v5 release notes
These features and improvements will become available starting the week of May 15, 2024.
Share photos to your Instagram Story hands-free
For English users only, your glasses can now capture and share photos completely hands-free to your Instagram Story. To get started you will need the latest versions of Meta View and Instagram. In the Meta View app go to Settings, then Communication and connect your Instagram account. You can then say “Hey Meta, share a photo to my Instagram Story” or “Hey Meta, share my last photo to Instagram.” Learn more.
Request read out of messages
Your glasses can now read out your text messages when you say “Hey Meta, read it” after receiving a message announcement.
Improvements
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
April 23, 2024
Ray-Ban Meta glasses v4 release notes
These features and improvements will become available starting the week of April 23, 2024.
Meta AI
With Meta AI you can ask your glasses questions about the world around you. You can also take a photo, either by voice or by using the capture button, and within a few seconds say “Hey Meta…” to ask a question about the photo.
You could ask Meta AI for the English translations of a sign you’re looking at in Italian, what’s the name of the houseplant you’re looking at, or to write a funny caption for the photo you just took of a dog chasing its own tail. There are lots of things Meta AI can do, and we’re working on expanding that list over time. Learn more.
Meta AI is currently available in the US and Canada.
Share your view on a video call
You can share your view from Ray-Ban Meta glasses while on a Messenger or WhatsApp call. To turn on this feature, tap during a Messenger or WhatsApp video call. Learn more.
Improvements
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
March 18, 2024
Ray-Ban Meta glasses v3 release notes
These features and improvements will become available starting the week of March 18, 2024.
Improvements
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
Early Access program
These features and improvements are available in the Early Access program.
Respond without "Hey Meta"
With this new feature you can say another request to your glasses after the first one without needing to say "Hey Meta" again. Your glasses and mic will stay on and listen for a brief period after each request is complete. This feature is available on iOS with Meta View app v157 and will be available on Android with Meta View app v158. This feature will be on by default but you can disable it from Settings in the Meta View app. Learn more.
Share photos from glasses
Issues preventing users in the Early Access program from sharing photos using voice have been resolved.
January 26, 2024
Ray-Ban Meta glasses v2 release notes
Image quality improvements
We've made updates to noise reduction, auto exposure and color rendering. Your photos and videos will look sharper and clearer in lower light, and you'll see improvements in sharpness and dynamic range for driving and on the go captures.
Global volume control
Now you can control the volume of all sounds in one place on your glasses. We’ve added the ability to control the volume of voice commands and other sounds by swiping up and down on the glasses touchpad on your right temple arm.
Improvements
Security and stability improvements.
Early Access program
These features and improvements are available in the Early Access program.
Early Access program
We have launched an early access program for people who use Ray-Ban Meta glasses to opt in and try out upcoming features. Early access program is available to a limited number of Ray-Ban Meta glasses customers in the US.
Look and ask with Meta AI
Look and ask with Meta AI is the first feature being added to the Early Access program. With this feature you can take a photo with your glasses and ask for suggestions or information. Learn more.
Real-time information with Meta AI
Meta AI on the glasses can now retrieve real-time information powered in part by Bing. You’ll be able to ask it for anything from sports scores to information on local landmarks and restaurants, stocks, and more. Real-time search is rolling out in phases to Ray-Ban Meta glasses customers in the US.
Improvements
Security and stability improvements.
December 11, 2023
Ray-Ban Meta glasses v1 release notes
Microphone troubleshooting
If you have been experiencing difficulties with calling quality or voice controls, learn more about how to troubleshoot microphone issues.
Improvements
Security and stability improvements.