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AI Wearables Firmware Updates: Why They Matter and How to Install

Firmware updates can improve battery life, add features, and fix bugs. Here's how to keep your AI wearables up to date.

By WearAI Hub Editorial Team · Updated June 2026 · 10 min read
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In this article
  1. Why Updates Matter
  2. How Often to Update
  3. How to Update
  4. Troubleshooting

Why Firmware Updates Matter

Firmware updates are critical for AI wearables. They can:

  • Improve battery life: Oura Ring 4 has received multiple firmware updates that improved battery life by 10–15%
  • Add features: The Rabbit R1 received 20+ firmware updates that transformed it from a rough launch product to a useful AI companion
  • Fix bugs: Smart ring connectivity issues, smart glasses audio dropouts, AI pin transcription errors — all fixed via firmware
  • Improve accuracy: Sleep tracking algorithms are continually refined via firmware updates
  • Patch security vulnerabilities: Critical for devices that collect sensitive health data

How Often to Update

Check for updates monthly. Most AI wearables auto-update when connected to the charger, but it's worth manually checking. Major brands update firmware:

  • Oura: Monthly updates with algorithm improvements
  • Meta Ray-Ban: Quarterly updates with feature additions
  • Rabbit R1: Monthly updates (the R1 has improved dramatically since launch via updates)
  • Plaud: Monthly app updates, quarterly firmware updates
  • Lexie: Quarterly updates

How to Update Each Device

Smart Rings

  1. Place the ring on the charger
  2. Open the companion app
  3. Go to Settings > Device > Firmware Update
  4. If an update is available, tap "Install"
  5. Leave the ring on the charger until the update completes (5–15 minutes)

Smart Glasses

  1. Place glasses in charging case (case plugged in)
  2. Open Meta View app
  3. Go to Settings > Device > Software Update
  4. Tap "Install" if available
  5. Wait for completion — don't open the case during update

AI Pins (Rabbit R1)

  1. Connect to Wi-Fi
  2. Settings > System > Software Update
  3. Tap "Check for Updates"
  4. If available, tap "Download and Install"
  5. Device will restart during update (5–10 minutes)

Hearing Aids

  1. Connect hearing aids to charger
  2. Open Lexie/Jabra/Sony app
  3. Go to Settings > Device > Firmware Update
  4. Install if available

Troubleshooting Update Issues

If an update fails:

  • Ensure device is fully charged (at least 50%)
  • Stay near Wi-Fi during the update
  • Don't use the device during update
  • Restart the companion app and try again
  • If still failing, contact manufacturer support

Frequently Asked Questions

Check for updates monthly. Most AI wearables auto-update when connected to the charger, but it's worth manually checking. Major brands like Oura update monthly with algorithm improvements, Meta Ray-Ban updates quarterly, and the Rabbit R1 has received 20+ updates since launch that dramatically improved the device.

You'll miss out on battery life improvements, bug fixes, accuracy improvements, security patches, and new features. The Rabbit R1 is the most dramatic example — it launched with poor reviews but improved dramatically through firmware updates. If you don't update, you're using a worse version of the device you paid for.