Shaun Sets Up The Meta Ray-Bans Smart Glasses
In this feature, Shaun Preece takes listeners through the setup process for the Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses, a pair of wearable tech glasses that combine stylish design with built-in AI, cameras, and speakers. Shaun explains the features of the glasses, including their ability to take photos and record videos with a simple button press, the convenience of hands-free video calls, and the potential of Meta AI to assist users in real time.
Guiding users step by step, Shaun begins by introducing the MetaView app for iPhone and Android, required for setup. “Go to your favorite app store and search for MetaView,” he instructs, noting that the setup process remains accessible for screen reader users, including VoiceOver on iPhone and TalkBack on Android. He describes the glasses’ physical layout, highlighting the location of the power switch, the touch-sensitive control panel on the right arm, and the capture button near the hinge.
Shaun walks through pairing the glasses via Bluetooth, explaining how the charging case doubles as a pairing device. “On the backside of the glasses case, the pairing button is positioned centrally near the bottom edge,” he explains before detailing how to ensure the device connects correctly. Once paired, he explores the app’s permissions, including location settings and notification preferences, allowing the glasses to function optimally.
One of the most impressive features of the Meta Ray-Ban glasses is their AI capabilities. Shaun demonstrates how users can interact with Meta AI, asking questions like, “Hey Meta, what’s the tallest building in the world?” He also showcases the real-time object and text recognition, saying, “You can hold a menu or any document up really, and you can ask it to give you details from it.” This feature opens new possibilities for accessibility, helping users identify objects, translate text, and receive contextual information based on their surroundings.
Shaun also covers how to integrate the glasses with messaging and calling services like WhatsApp, Messenger, and even standard phone calls. He demonstrates setting up WhatsApp video calls, a function that allows a remote contact to see what the glasses are seeing. “I wanna make a call to a family member, and I can initiate a video call. They can see what I can see,” he explains, showcasing the potential for real-time assistance.
Throughout the episode, Shaun emphasizes the accessibility and ease of use of these glasses, making them a compelling option for users who want a hands-free, AI-enhanced wearable experience. The Meta Ray-Ban glasses bring a new level of interaction to wearable tech, blending convenience, communication, and AI-powered assistance.