GoKawiilMeta confirms Ray-Ban smart glasses recorded audio without 'Hey Meta' wake phrase
Multiple Reddit users reported that their Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses, including 2nd- and 3rd-generation models, saved audio recordings and transcripts to the Meta AI app even though they hadn't said the wake phrase and had the 'Respond without Hey Meta' setting disabled. The issue reportedly appeared after a firmware update, and Meta's initial support response only suggested disabling core features like microphone permissions and automatic updates rather than explaining the cause. Meta later told users the issue 'has been resolved' without detailing what caused it.
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The incident raises privacy concerns for wearable AI devices that constantly listen for activation commands, since unintended recordings of private conversations could expose users to legal or reputational risk. One affected user said they are consulting a lawyer about a possible class-action lawsuit, which suggests the episode could escalate into broader legal scrutiny of Meta's smart glasses if more users report similar experiences. Meta's vague public response, without technical explanation, may also fuel distrust around how voice data is handled on its AI-enabled hardware.
- Meta Ray-Ban glasses recorded conversations without the 'Hey Meta' wake phrase being spoken, according to multiple user reports.
- The problem reportedly surfaced after a firmware update and affected multiple glasses generations.
- Meta says the issue is now resolved but has not explained its cause, while one user considers legal action.
Source: techspot.com — Rob Thubron, 2026-10-15
Published there as: “Meta's smart glasses were recording conversations without the wake phrase, company admits”
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