TL;DR: Meta AI now runs directly on your glasses (not via WhatsApp/IG). Ask for detailed answers, get live translation, and start Be My Eyes for hands‑free visual assistance. Rollout is staggered, so features may appear at different times for different users. Shop the range at the end of this guide.
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Who this guide is for
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New buyers browsing Ray‑Ban Meta or Oakley Meta glasses.
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Owners who want quick setup steps and voice prompts that just work in SA.
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Teams supporting accessibility at work or at home.
What are the features?
Meta AI on glasses keeps your hands free and your phone in your pocket.
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Detailed responses: Ask for clearer, more specific help when you’re out and about. Try: “Hey Meta, what am I looking at?” or “Explain step‑by‑step.”
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Live translation: Read signs/menus or get conversational help when travelling. Try: “Hey Meta, translate this to English”
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Be My Eyes (visual assistance): Say “Hey Meta, Be My Eyes” to connect—via your phone—to a sighted volunteer who can describe what your cameras see.
Works on Ray‑Ban Meta and Oakley Meta glasses in South Africa.
Rollout is staggered (what to expect)
Feature availability is rolling out in waves. That means:
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Not everyone gets the same features on the same day.
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You may see one feature (e.g., detailed responses) before another (e.g., live translation).
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Keep your Meta AI app up to date and try the voice prompts below; new capabilities often appear without extra setup.
How to Use: Live Translation
Here's how to start live translation
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Just say "Hey Meta, start live translation." You can select the language in the Meta AI app.
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You can also start live translation from the Meta AI app by tapping the bottom left side of the screen:
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Tap Translate.
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Tap to select the languages you want to translate.
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The first time you use live translations, you’ll need to download the languages you select.
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Tap Continue.
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Tap Start.
You’ll hear a chime on your glasses to let you know live translation has begun.
Quick setup: Be My Eyes on your glasses (one‑time)
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Install Be My Eyes on your phone (iOS/Android) and sign in.
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Open the Meta AI app (formerly Meta View), pair your glasses.
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Go to Settings → Accessibility → Be My Eyes → Connect and follow the prompts.
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Put on your glasses and say: “Hey Meta, Be My Eyes.”
Try these phrases
For detailed answers
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“Hey Meta, what am I looking at?”
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“Hey Meta, explain step‑by‑step.”
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“Hey Meta, give me more detail.”
For live translation
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“Hey Meta, start live translation”
For visual assistance (Be My Eyes)
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“Hey Meta, Be My Eyes.”
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“Hey Meta, open Be My Eyes and call a volunteer.”
For different kinds of users
Adventurers: Get scene descriptions, quick translations and hands‑free capture while hiking or filming.
Gamers/Tinkerers: Ask for step‑by‑step instructions while tinkering; start calls and messages without breaking focus.
Professionals on the go: Translate signage in airports, read documents, and get more detail during site visits—without pulling out your phone.
FAQ
Does Meta AI on glasses work without WhatsApp or Instagram?
Yes. The assistant responds on your glasses via the Meta AI app. You can still use WhatsApp/IG for messaging if you want.
Which languages are supported on Live Translate?
English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. More languages will be added over time.
Why don’t I have all the features yet?
Rollout is staggered. Update the Meta AI app, then try the prompts again. Features may appear at different times for different users.
Do these features work on Oakley Meta glasses?
Yes. All prompts and features work on the Oakley Metas as well
What about warranty and support?
All glasses we sell include local warranty & support. For returns, see our store policy.
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