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Meta Glasses Safety Guide

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To reduce risk of personal injury, discomfort or property damage, please ensure that each user of your Meta Glasses (the “Product”) carefully reads all warnings and instructions before use.
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Features and available accessories for your Product may change. Visit meta.com/safety/warnings for the most current information.
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Always read and follow all warnings and instructions provided with any apps, content, or accessories that you use with your Product. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or property damage.
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Your Product may not work reliably under all conditions, including when outside factors like wireless connectivity are compromised. It should not be used for critical or life-saving activities.
Your Product includes the Meta Glasses, authorized charging case, charging cable, apps, and accessories.

Not for everyone — children and pre-existing conditions

Children’s use

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Not recommended for use by younger or smaller-sized children or if the Product does not fit properly. Not a toy. Adults should make sure children who use the Product follow these warnings and instructions. See Getting the right fit
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WARNING: Choking Hazard – Product and accessories may contain small parts. Not for children under 3.
Minimum age for Meta account. A Meta account is required to use your Product and is subject to requirements that include a minimum age of 13 (requirements may vary by country). Learn more at How to set up a Meta account for AI glasses | AI Glasses Help.

Prescription Lenses

Prescription lenses. To avoid discomfort, injury or property damage, only the prescribed user should use the Product if it contains prescription lenses. Use of a Product with prescription lenses by other users may provide inadequate vision correction or vision that is worse than normal. Make sure you are using your most up-to-date prescription. Do not use the Product if your vision is not clear.

Interference with medical devices and restrictions in certain places

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Magnetic components. The Product contains magnets and components that emit magnetic/electromagnetic fields which could affect the operation of nearby electronics and medical devices, including cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators. If you have an implanted medical device:
  • Maintain a safe distance between the medical device and the Product.
  • Consult a healthcare professional or the manufacturer of your medical device before using the Product.
  • Stop using the Product if you observe interference with your medical device.
Follow restrictions and instructions provided in certain places to limit or avoid use of radio-electronic devices (for example, in hospitals, on airplanes, or at gas stations).
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Unsafe Use

Stay aware of your surroundings

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Using the Product during some activities may create safety hazards. Interacting with the Product may temporarily distract you or reduce your awareness of your surroundings.
Only use the Product where and when you can safely do so. If you are in a potentially hazardous situation, such as one requiring your full attention or unobstructed hearing, take precautions to reduce or eliminate those hazards before and during use to maintain your safety while using the Product.
If you cannot reduce or eliminate hazards:
  • Take off the Product, or
  • Turn off electronic functionalities of the Product, or
  • Ensure the Product is set to a volume that allows you to maintain awareness of your surroundings.
WARNING
Use caution when operating a moving vehicle, such as a car or bicycle, while using the Product. Always pay attention to your surroundings, including signs and obstacles, and keep your focus on operating the vehicle. It is your responsibility to ensure your use of the Product complies with all local laws and requirements, including any laws and requirements relating to the use of mobile or electronic devices while operating a moving vehicle.
Uneven Terrain

Content and apps

Content and apps may be available for use on the Product. Use caution when interacting with content and apps. The output from content and apps may not reflect accurate, complete, or current information and may include content you consider offensive, disturbing, upsetting or objectionable. Stop use if you experience discomfort including anxiety, emotional discomfort, detachment, or other negative feelings. See Discomfort, eye strain, skin irritation and other symptoms.
  • Navigation. Maps, directions, or location-based information available through the Product may be unavailable, inaccurate, or incomplete. Compare the information provided on the Product to your surroundings and defer to posted signs and directions where information on the Product and your surroundings is inconsistent. Follow all applicable traffic laws and signs. Exercise your independent judgment and apply common sense. Use navigation functionality for its intended purpose only. See Stay aware of your surroundings.

Safety glasses/protection against mechanical impact

The Product must not be used as safety glasses or protection against mechanical impact. Do not wear the Product while performing activities with increased risk of impact or falls.

Sunglass Lenses

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The Product does not block all UV rays. Do not use it to look directly at the sun or for protection from artificial UV sources (for example, tanning beds).
How to use the Product as sunglasses.
Protection against the risk of damage to the eyes due to exposure to sunlight. Category and type of filter: a number and a letter can be found on the Product packaging, or on the barcode sticker, or as the last 2 characters on the temples of the glasses where the model number is. The number indicates the category of the filter (protection against sun glare 0=Very Limited, 1=Limited, 2=Good, 3=High, 4=Very High). Please see the table below. The letter indicates the type of filter (N=Normal, P=Polarized, F=Photochromic). For photochromic lenses (F), if there is just one number, this refers to the lenses’ category in bright light conditions, the category being one lower in low light. If there are two numbers, these refer to the category of the lenses in bright light and low light conditions respectively.
The lenses from Category 1 to Category 4 in the table below are not suitable for driving in twilight or at night. Lenses with filter category 4 are not suitable for driving and road use. Additionally, any sunglasses identified as +NSRU are not suitable for driving and road use.
UV filter table

Flying restrictions

Check applicable travel and aviation security/use restrictions on personal electronics before flying with the Product.

Discomfort, eye strain, skin irritation and other symptoms

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Stop using the Product if you feel discomfort or other symptoms during or after use. Do not resume until you have fully recovered.
  • The Product is intended to be worn for extended periods. If you feel any discomfort (for example, eye strain, skin reactions or headaches), stop use and do not resume until fully recovered.
  • Check cleanliness and fit as symptoms may resolve after cleaning or ensuring the right fit. Take special care if you have known skin sensitivities, allergies or pre-existing conditions.
    • Some temporary changes to the skin such as color change (redness or darkening) or indentation are normal when they resolve quickly.
  • If discomfort or other symptoms continue for a prolonged period or are serious after you stop use, seek medical assistance and do not resume using the Product until cleared to do so.
Examples of discomfort or other symptoms that may prompt you to stop or not resume use include:
  • Discomfort or pain, particularly on the head, nose, eyes or ears
  • Motion sickness, dizziness, impaired balance; nausea; or feeling faint
  • Eye strain, headaches, altered, blurred, or double vision or other visual abnormalities
  • Pressure or chafing, itching or irritation, lasting changes in skin appearance, swelling or other skin discomfort
  • Experiencing anxiety, emotional discomfort, detachment, or similar negative feelings

Getting the right fit

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To reduce risk of discomfort, the Product should fit properly. Use the size guide and fit guide available when you purchase your Product on meta.com/ai-glasses to help find the right frame size and fit. With proper fit, the Product should feel comfortable and balanced, without significant pressure in any one area. The Product should be sitting securely on your nose, and the frame or lenses should not be resting on your cheek.
  • The Product may contain adjustable nose pads and adjustable temple tips to offer a customized fit. Visit the Help Center links above to learn more about safe and proper adjustments.
  • Do not bend the front frame or temple arms to attempt to adjust fit as they may become damaged and overheat.

Modifications and unauthorized hardware/software

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Unauthorized hardware and software or accessories: The Product is not designed for use with any unauthorized device, accessory, software or apps. Use with any of these or modifying or hacking the Product, software or apps may result in injury to you or others, discomfort, property damage, performance issues or damage to the Product that your warranty may not cover.
Accessories and replacement parts. The Meta Store may offer branded accessories/replacement parts and also authorizes accessories/replacement parts for your Product.

Care and Handling

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Do not use the Product if any part of it is broken or damaged. Contact Meta Support for assistance at meta.com/help/ai-glasses.
Device Damage

Rough handling

  • Do not heat or bend the front frame or temples, including for fitting, as they may become damaged and overheat. To adjust temple tips, see >> Getting the Right Fit.
  • Do not drop, disassemble, crush, bend, deform, puncture, shred, or put a high degree of pressure on the Product as this can damage the Product and lead to injury.
  • Rough handling or improper storage could lead to fractures in the frames, lenses or the sensitive electronic parts in the Product, which could pose a risk of injury or overheating.
  • To avoid damage, take care when cleaning the lenses. See Cleaning

Temperature

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Monitor the temperature of the Product to prevent burns or discomfort.
The Product complies with applicable limits for industry surface temperature standards. The Product may feel warm at times. This is normal while in use or while charging. See System Alerts, See Batteries, charging and electric shock
  • Prolonged skin contact with a hot surface on the Product may produce skin discomfort, redness or low-temperature burns. If the Product feels hot to the touch or is uncomfortably warm, stop using or charging and allow it to cool down.
    • If you have any special medical or physical conditions that impair the ability to detect heat against your skin, take special care when using or charging the Product. Follow any thermal warning or advisory that may appear on your Product’s screen. See System Alerts
  • Do not place the Product in areas that may get very hot, such as in a car in high temperatures. Excessive heating can damage the Product and could cause the batteries to explode. Do not dry a wet or damp Product with an appliance or heat source such as a microwave oven, hair dryer, iron or radiator. See Batteries, charging and electric shock
  • The Product is designed to operate best in temperatures between 32 to 95°F (0 to 35°C). Store the Product in its case, in a clean, dry, temperature-controlled environment between 14 to 113°F (-10 to 45°C). Doing otherwise may damage the Product and could be hazardous.

Liquids

  • The glasses are not designed to resist submersion or extended exposure to water or other liquids. In case of accidental liquid exposure, dry the Product thoroughly and clear the charging areas of all liquid, residue or other debris.
  • Keep the charging case away from liquids. It is not water-resistant and exposure to liquids could damage the charging case or other property and lead to injury.

Cleaning

  • Keep all parts of the Product clean by cleaning the Product regularly. Improper cleaning can damage the Product and may impair its operation, increasing the risk of injury or property damage. Visit Help Center for cleaning instructions.

Check the Product regularly for damage

  • Regularly inspect the Product for damage—including the following parts—and do not use if you see or suspect damage to:
    • The glasses (including lenses and frame)
    • Electronic parts (including charging port and charging contacts)
    • Charging case
    • Charging cable (not included with Product)
    • Other accessories, whether originally included with your Product or otherwise
  • WARNING
    To avoid overheating, keep the Product’s charging port and charging contacts clean, dry and free of debris.
  • Regularly check the charging port and charging contacts to ensure that they do not show signs of corrosion or damage. Stop use and contact Meta Support if corrosion/damage is visible or suspected.

Repairs

  • Contact Meta Support for assistance with repair options. Do not attempt to repair any part of the Product yourself until you have discussed with Meta Support.

Explosive atmospheres

  • Charging or using the Product in areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere may be hazardous. Examples are areas where high levels of flammable chemicals, vapors, or particles (such as dust, grain, or metal powders) may be present. Obey all posted signs and instructions.

Demagnetization

  • The charging case contains magnets. Do not place credit cards, keycards, hotel cards or parking cards directly on top of or near the charging case.

System Alerts

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The Product may provide alerts during use. Please follow any guidance that is provided. Take immediate action if prompted by the following system alerts:
Overheat
  • Overheating alert. A visual alert (such as the LED blinking red 4 times) may indicate the Product is overheating. Immediately remove the Product and let it cool down before continuing use. See Temperature

Batteries, charging and electric shock

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The Product contains rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Charge only in accordance with these warnings and provided instructions. Use of a damaged Product or improper use of a power adapter may cause a fire, explosion, battery leakage, overheating or other hazard and result in serious injury or property damage. Do not charge or use the Product if you know or suspect that any part of it is damaged. See Care and handling
If battery fluid is leaking, do not allow the liquid to contact your skin or eyes. If contact occurs, wash the affected area with large amounts of water and seek medical assistance.
  • Do not attempt to charge or use if the Product is damaged, does not turn on after attempted charging, if it gets abnormally warm when used or charged, or if the battery compartments are swollen, leaking liquid or smoking.
    • Covering the charging case while it is charging with materials that significantly affect air flow (for example, under a pillow or blanket) may affect performance or lead to injury or property damage.
  • WARNING
    To reduce risk of electric shock:
    • Do not modify or open any of the Product components or expose it or any component to water/fluid. See Care and handling; See Liquids
    • Do not charge the Product if any part of the authorized cable is torn, any wires are exposed, debris is present in the charging port or on the charging contacts, or the battery compartments are damaged.
    • Do not insert any metal, conductive materials, or any foreign objects into the charging port, charging contacts or charging case.
    • Only use authorized charging case and cable with the Product.
    • WARNING
      Use of a USB-C cable or adapter that is not certified to support the USB Power Delivery (USB-PD) specification—or that provides excess charge that violates the Product specifications—may damage the Product, lead to injury or impair the Product’s operation. See Unauthorized hardware and software or accessories
  • Do not tamper with or attempt to open or modify the battery or the battery compartment.
  • Contact Meta Support if you need battery or power management support for the Product. See Care and handling
  • Do not dispose of the Product in a fire or incinerator, as the batteries may explode when overheated. Do not store with or dispose in general waste.

Hearing loss

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Do not use high volume levels for prolonged periods to prevent possible permanent hearing damage. Younger children may be more susceptible to hearing damage associated with using the Product at loud levels. You can reduce risks by avoiding loud environments and avoid listening at high volume for prolonged periods of time. When covering the speakers of the Product and your ears during use (e.g., wearing a close fitting hat/helmet, or cupping hands over ears), the sound pressure could reach levels that are harmful to your hearing. Please use caution.
Audio Warning

Class 1 Laser

WARNING
The Product is a Class 1 laser product. Do not attempt to disassemble your glasses. Repair, modification, or disassembly may result in hazardous exposure to infrared laser radiation. See Compliance and Regulatory Information

Compliance and Regulatory Information

Product Specifications

Model: Meta Adventurer Large, G4QR; Meta Adventurer Standard, G4QM; Meta Fury, G4QB; Meta Starfire, G4QS, Meta Nova Standard, G4QL; Meta Nova Small, G4QP; Meta Capri, G4QC, Input: 5.2Vcc 1A Charging Case: C4F, Input: 5Vcc 2.5A Output: 5.2Vcc 1A Plug-In Case: C4FL, Input: 5Vcc 1.3A Output: 5.2Vcc 900mA

Regulatory compliance marks and disclosures are located on the device, by launching the companion app and navigating to Settings > Legal & safety, or at meta.com/legal/health-and-safety-warnings.

Recycling Information

The crossed out wheeled bin symbol on your device and batteries means that these items must not be disposed of with household waste and should be collected separately for proper treatment and disposal. Please contact your local authorities or waste disposal services for details on your nearest authorized collection point. Refer to meta.com/legal/compliance for information on how to recycle your device.

CLASS 1 CONSUMER LASER PRODUCT EN 50689:2021

This device is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT per IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3. This device complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11, except for conformance with IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3., as described in Laser Notice No. 56, dated May 8, 2019.

Warning: This device contains a laser. Do not attempt to disassemble your glasses. Repair, modification, or disassembly may result in hazardous exposure to infrared laser radiation. This product should be serviced only by an authorized service provider.

FCC Compliance

This device and its related accessories comply with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: Changes or modifications to a device by the user that are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could make the device no longer comply with the FCC Rules and void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

This product complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

FCC Restrictions of use

Devices operating in the 5925–7125 MHz band shall not be used for control of or communications with unmanned aircraft systems.

ISED Compliance

This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference; and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

CAN ICES (B) / NMB (B)

ISED Radiation Exposure Statement

This EUT is in compliance with SAR for general population/uncontrolled exposure limits in ISED RSS-102 and has been tested in accordance with the measurement methods and procedures specified in IEEE 1528 and IEC 62209.

ISED Restrictions of use

Operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems. Devices operating in the 5925–7125 MHz band shall not be used for control of or communications with unmanned aircraft systems.

Devices shall not be used on oil platforms, automobiles, trains, or maritime vessels. Devices shall not be used on aircraft, except when operating in the 5925–6425 MHz band on large aircraft flying above 3,048 m (10,000 ft).

Declarations of Conformity

Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and the other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. For the full declaration of conformity, see meta.com/legal/compliance/.

To view the Statement of Compliance prepared for this product in accordance with regulatory requirements globally, including the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (“PSTI”) Act 2022 and the PSTI (Security Requirements for Relevant Connectable Products) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1007) and the Australia Cyber Security Act 2024, see meta.com/legal/compliance/.

Laser 1
AT, BE, BG, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EE FI, FR, DE, EL, HU, IE, IT, LV, LT LU, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI ES, SE, UK(NI), CH, LI, NO, TR, IS

Restrictions or requirements in the UK

This device is restricted to indoor use when operating in the 5.250 to 5.350 GHz frequency range.

This Low Power Indoor (LPI) device is restricted to indoor use when operating in the 5.945 to 6.425 GHz frequency range, including in trains with metal-coated windows and aircraft. Outdoor use, including in road vehicles, is not permitted.

Conformity to International Regulations for Sunglasses

This Product is in compliance with Regulation (EU) 2016/425, EN ISO 12312-1:2022 and AS/NZS 1067.1-2016. It is also compliant with the US FDA Reg.21CFR 801.410. For the full EU declaration of conformity, see meta.com/legal/compliance/.

Radio Frequency Bands and Maximum Radio Frequency Power

Bluetooth 2402–2480 MHz < 20 dBm; Wi-Fi 2400–2483.5 MHz < 20 dBm; 5150–5250 MHz < 23 dBm; 5250–5350 MHz < 20dBm; 5470–5725 MHz < 20 dBm; 5725–5850 MHz < 14 dBm; 5945–6425 MHz (LPI) < 23 dBm; 5945–6425MHz (VLP) < 14 dBm; 57–64 GHz: < 20 dBm (For maintenance use only)

RF Exposure Information

This device meets the EU requirements (1999/519/EC) and the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.

How to activate and deactivate wireless network ports through the companion app:

  • WiFi: Device settings > Wi-Fi > Add/Remove Network
  • Bluetooth: Device settings > General > Unpair

For more information, go to: meta.com/legal/compliance/

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