Meta’s Latest Smart Glasses Update Brings Better Video and Garmin Integration
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Meta has started rolling out its latest firmware update for its Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses. The update, V19.2, is available this week and improves Garmin integration and video recording for first- and second-generation Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta wearables.
Improvements to Garmin device integration allow Meta users to sync Garmin stats with videos and photos, query Meta AI for health information, and get real-time voice updates of fitness metrics while active. These features were previously exclusive to Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses, but now everyone has access to them.
As for improvements to videos, the update introduces selectable stabilization modes (auto, low, medium, and high), the ability to record clips five minutes long (up from three minutes), and the ability to record 1080p video at 60 FPS, which isn’t bad for a camera you wear on your face.
If your Meta glasses are set to ‘auto update’, all you need to do is make sure your specs are powered and are connected to your phone via Bluetooth and will automatically update over the air. If you want to check for an update manually, follow these steps:
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Open the Meta AI app.
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Click on the glasses icon at the top right.
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Select the gear icon next to the glasses.
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Click on “Updates”
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Tap “Check” to see if your device is up to date.
The Ray-Ban Metas have been my go-to everyday glasses for over a year now and they are my choice for the best smart glasses on the market. One of the reasons I like them so much is that Meta provides regular software updates. The company releases fixes and adds features about every six to eight weeks, and they’re usually notable improvements.
The August update added AI photo makeover and Google and Outlook calendar integration, and the May update added live AI and translation features. The pace of updates feels like a platform rather than a gadget, making these smart glasses feel like they’re built for the long term, instead of a “buy one this year, then buy a new one next year” gadget.
