Do Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses work as an accessibility device?

Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses were first unveiled in 2023 by tech giant Meta , owner of Facebook and Instagram .

The glasses are primarily operated by voice commands to Meta AI , with a built-in 12MP camera.

They can also be connected to Messenger , WhatsApp , or a users' phone via an app.

Users can also use the glasses to take photos and make calls hands-free using voice commands.

They also have a partnership with Be My Eyes, which connects users to volunteers who can help them navigate the world.

Ray-Ban Meta glasses have four hours of battery life with moderate usage.

Be My Eyes is only available in the U.S. , UK , Canada , Australia , and Ireland , and only supports the English language.

The glasses can describe a user's surroundings when asked, but these are vague and don't appear useful for orienting yourself.

The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses aren't primarily marketed as an accessibility device.

While the smart glasses may assist users by enabling them to conduct tasks such as messaging, playing music, and taking photographs hands-free, they struggle when asked to interpret text in front of them.