Meta admits Ray-Ban Meta glasses recorded audio without an activation command
🎧 Listen to this story
Meta confirmed that a flaw in Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses allowed them to record conversations without the “Hey Meta” activation command. The audio later appeared in the Meta AI app with transcripts; the company said it fixed the issue and that users can manage, review and delete voice records in the app’s settings.
Reports emerged on Reddit after a recent firmware update, according to TechSpot. One user said some recordings occurred even with the “Respond without Hey Meta” option disabled, and that the white indicator light turned on during some of them. The episode adds to other privacy concerns involving the glasses’ camera and microphone. They are sold in Brazil starting at R$ 3,699, according to Tecnoblog.
Why it matters · editorial interpretation
The case underscores that, in wearables with cameras and microphones, a software flaw can turn activation controls into a concrete privacy issue. Meta’s reported fix and the options to review and delete recordings give users ways to manage their data, but do not erase the episode’s importance for people considering the product.
Sources
Security