How to use live translation on AI glasses
Live translation on Meta AI glasses provides real-time conversation translation across multiple languages.
Supported languages
Available without internet connection (offline):
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
- Portuguese
- German
Connection via Wi-Fi or mobile LTE required:
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
- Portuguese
- German
- Hindi
- Arabic
- Russian
- Swedish
- Finnish
- Chinese (Mandarin)
- Japanese
- Korean
- Indonesian
- Vietnamese
- Thai
- Turkish
- Greek
- Dutch
Note: Some languages require an internet or network connection. Others can be used offline — just download the language pack ahead of time, especially if you anticipate poor connectivity.
Before you begin
- Your AI glasses are connected to the Meta AI mobile app.
- You have the latest firmware installed on your glasses.
- You've updated the Meta AI app to the most recent version.
- You're connected to Wi-Fi (for languages that require internet connection).
Use the Meta AI mobile app
- Open the Meta AI app.
- Tap
Glasses.
- Tap
Translate.
- Select You speak and They speak options to choose your languages.
- Tap Start.
Note: If you have multiple devices paired with the Meta AI app, swipe left or right to select the device you want to use for live translation.
Use voice commands
- Say "Hey Meta, start live translation" to begin.
- Select your language and then select Start in the Meta AI app.
- Adjust language settings in the Meta AI app as needed.
Set up live translation for the first time
When you're connected to Wi-Fi, most languages are ready to use right away. Choose your languages in the Meta AI app and tap Start to begin.
Some languages are also available to use without an internet connection. To use a language offline, download its language pack to your device using the Meta AI app.
You will hear an announcement through your glasses confirming that live translation has begun.
How live translation works
During a conversation, your speech is translated in real time. The translation appears as text in the Meta AI app for the other person to read.
The person can also listen to the translation by tapping 
Stop live translation
To end your translation session, use one of these methods:
- Voice command: Say "Hey Meta, stop live translation".
- Tap and hold the touchpad on your glasses.
- Tap
Note: Live translation on Meta Ray-Ban Display currently supports English, French, Italian, and Spanish. Support for additional languages will be rolling out soon.
Use the display interface
From the display home:
- Swipe left and select Captions.
- Swipe right and select Live Translations.
Use the Meta AI mobile app
- Open the Meta AI app.
- Tap
- Tap
- Tap the language selector to choose your translation languages.
- Tap Start.
Use voice commands
Say "Hey Meta, start live translation" to begin. For languages that don't require a language pack, you'll be asked to confirm your language selections on your phone before the session begins. Adjust language settings in the Meta AI app as needed.
You will hear a chime on your glasses when live translation begins.
Note: If you have multiple devices paired with the Meta AI app, swipe left or right to select the device you want to use for live translation.
Note: When you're connected to Wi-Fi, most languages are ready to use without downloading anything. Some languages are also available offline. To use a language offline, download it from the Meta AI app the first time you use it.
How live translation works
During a conversation, your speech is translated in real time. The translation appears as captions in the in-lens display.
Stop live translation
End your translation session by using one of the following methods:
- Voice command: Say "Hey Meta, stop live translation".
- Tap three fingers on your glasses touchpad, or tap your middle finger on your thumb using the Meta Neural Band.
- Tap