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How to Set Up Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses: Step-by-Step Guide

Complete setup guide for Meta Ray-Ban Gen 1 and Gen 2 smart glasses. Unboxing, app installation, pairing, AI configuration, and first-day tips.

By WearAI Hub Editorial Team · Updated June 2026 · 10 min read
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In this article
  1. Unboxing
  2. Install Meta View App
  3. Pair Glasses
  4. Configure Meta AI
  5. First-Day Tips

Step 1: Unboxing

Inside the Meta Ray-Ban box, you'll find:

  • The smart glasses (with attached charging cables on the temple tips)
  • The charging case (USB-C cable included separately)
  • A soft protective pouch
  • Quick start guide and warranty card
  • Lens cleaning cloth

Inspect the glasses for any shipping damage. The lenses should be clean and free of scratches. The temple tips should click firmly into the charging case.

Step 2: Install the Meta View App

The Meta View app is required for setup and most features. Install it from:

  • iPhone: App Store (search "Meta View")
  • Android: Google Play Store (search "Meta View")

Open the app and sign in with your Meta account (or create one — it's free and doesn't require a Facebook account).

Step 3: Pair the Glasses

  1. Place the glasses in the charging case and close it
  2. Open the Meta View app and tap "Add Device"
  3. Follow the on-screen prompts to put the glasses in pairing mode (typically: press and hold the button on the case)
  4. The app will detect the glasses and walk you through Bluetooth pairing
  5. Grant the requested permissions (camera, microphone, notifications) — these are required for full functionality

Step 4: Configure Meta AI (Gen 2 Only)

If you have Gen 2 glasses, configure Meta AI:

  1. In the Meta View app, go to Settings > Meta AI
  2. Enable "Hey Meta" wake word (recommended)
  3. Choose your AI voice (multiple options available)
  4. Enable "Look and ask" feature (lets you ask about what you're seeing)
  5. Test the AI by saying "Hey Meta, what's the weather?"

Step 5: First-Day Tips

  • Charge fully before first use: 60 minutes for a full charge via the case
  • Adjust the nose pads: Use the included adjustment tool to fit your face properly
  • Test the camera: Take a few photos and videos to verify capture quality
  • Practice voice commands: "Hey Meta, take a photo" / "Hey Meta, record a video" / "Hey Meta, stop recording"
  • Set up contacts for hands-free calling: "Hey Meta, call [contact name]"
  • Configure privacy settings: Decide whether to enable the recording indicator LED (recommended)

That's it! Your Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses are ready to use. For more tips, see our full review or our how smart glasses work guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

About 15-20 minutes for the initial setup. This includes unboxing (5 minutes), installing the Meta View app (2 minutes), pairing the glasses via Bluetooth (5 minutes), configuring Meta AI for Gen 2 (5 minutes), and testing features (5 minutes). The glasses also need 60 minutes for a full first charge, but you can use them while charging.

No — you need a Meta account, which is free and doesn't require a Facebook profile. You can create a Meta account at auth.meta.com without linking it to a Facebook account. Some users still have privacy concerns about Meta's data collection, but the account requirement is less onerous than the old Facebook requirement.