Some owners of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses reported that the devices saved audio recordings and transcripts of ordinary conversations without the “Hey Meta” wake phrase. Meta said the issue has been resolved, but it has not disclosed what caused the problem or how many devices were affected. (TechSpot)
Ray-Ban Meta bug surfaced
The reports involved multiple pairs of glasses, including second- and third-generation models. One owner said the behavior appeared on three pairs. The saved audio and transcripts appeared in the Meta AI app, even though the owner had not intentionally started a voice interaction. (Ars Technica)
The reports raised privacy concerns because the glasses include microphones, cameras and an AI assistant. Meta’s product documentation says the glasses’ AI system is invoked by a request such as “Hey Meta,” followed by a prompt. (Meta AI system card)
Meta says issue resolved
Meta told Android Authority that the issue had been resolved. The company did not identify the affected software version, confirm that a firmware update caused the behavior, or say how many devices were affected. (Android Authority)
Meta says its glasses use a capture light to signal camera use. Reports about the incident said the internal light sometimes activated during ordinary conversation. That difference added to the privacy concerns surrounding the reports. (Meta)
Meta privacy controls remain available
Meta said people can manage, review and delete voice logs of their interactions with Meta AI. Its responsible-innovation page also says users can control capture, voice and notification preferences in the Meta AI app. Meta says deleted voice recordings will not be used for future model training. (Meta responsible-innovation guidance)
Meta’s public statements confirm that the issue was resolved and describe available privacy controls, but they do not explain the cause or identify the software versions involved. Ars Technica reported that Meta had not provided those details when its article was published. (Ars Technica)
References
Android Authority. (2026, October 13). Big surprise: Some Ray-Ban Meta owners say their glasses are listening without being asked (Updated). https://www.androidauthority.com/ray-ban-meta-glasses-listening-3722586/
Harding, S. (2026, October 16). Bug turns one of the biggest fears about Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses into reality. Ars Technica. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/10/ray-ban-meta-smart-glasses-found-recording-audio-without-wearers-consent/
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