Meta Expands AI-Powered Ray-Ban Smart Glasses to More EU Countries
Meta is taking a big step forward in wearable tech across Europe. The company has expanded Meta AI support on Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses to seven new countries in the European Union. As of today, users in Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland can now interact with Meta AI using voice commands.
This follows a previous rollout in France, Italy, Ireland, and Spain in November 2024. With this expansion, Meta AI continues to push boundaries in how people use smart glasses to access information and connect globally.
Meta AI Voice Support Now in 11 EU Countries
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses now support Meta AI voice interactions across eleven EU nations. Users can ask questions on the go and get instant responses—hands-free. Just say, “Hey Meta,” and ask anything.
This includes questions like:
- “What’s the weather like in Berlin?”
- “Where’s the nearest pharmacy?”
- “How do I get to the city center?”
All responses are delivered in real-time through the glasses, offering users quick, convenient access to information while walking, commuting, or traveling.
Live Translation Feature Rolls Out Globally
Meta’s live translation feature is now available in all supported Ray-Ban Meta glasses markets. This means seamless conversations in English, French, Italian, and Spanish—no phone screen needed.
While traveling or talking with someone who speaks another language, the glasses translate spoken words in real time. This is useful for asking directions, ordering food, or just chatting.
Downloaded language packs allow offline use of the feature, helpful when there’s no Wi-Fi or mobile data.
Visual Understanding Feature Expanding Soon Across the EU
Starting next week, users in all supported EU countries will get access to a new capability: asking Meta AI about what they’re looking at. Just look at a landmark, a product, or a dish, and ask, “Hey Meta, what’s this?” The glasses will provide real-time answers based on visual input.
This feature has previously only been available in the US, Canada, and Australia. Soon, users across the EU will also be able to enjoy this interactive, real-time experience.
Hands-Free Smart Glasses for Daily Life
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses with Meta AI provide a hands-free way to:
- Get recommendations for food, shopping, and sightseeing.
- Find directions and local insights.
- Chat, send messages, or make calls through Instagram.
- Get creative inspiration or quick answers using AI.
For example:
- “Hey Meta, what’s a good birthday gift for a 10-year-old?”
- “What’s this building I’m looking at?”
- “Translate this menu for me.”
Meta AI helps users stay present in the moment while staying connected to useful digital tools.
New Color Lens Options for Skyler Frames
Meta has also introduced new style choices. The Skyler frame now comes in:
- Shiny chalky gray with sapphire Transitions lenses
- Shiny black with clear or green tinted lenses
These options add a fresh, personalized look while keeping all smart features intact.
More Features Coming Soon
Meta plans further expansion and feature rollouts:
- Live AI, which allows continuous visual assistance for more natural conversations, is coming soon in the US and Canada.
- The ability to send and receive Instagram messages, photos, and video calls directly from the glasses will also be launched soon.
- Music app support through Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, and Shazam is expanding beyond North America.
- However, asking Meta AI to play music or identify a song remains limited to users whose default language is set to English.
Compliance and Global Reach
Since launching in September 2023, Meta has worked to ensure that the Ray-Ban Meta glasses meet the complex regulations of each European market. This careful approach is helping ensure trust and safety while expanding cutting-edge technology across borders.
Meta has also announced plans to launch its smart glasses in Mexico, India, and the United Arab Emirates soon. An exact date has not yet been confirmed.
Conclusion
Meta is transforming everyday experiences through AI-powered smart glasses. With expanded support across Europe and powerful features like live translation and real-time visual recognition, Ray-Ban Meta glasses offer users a new way to interact with the world—hands-free and smarter than ever.
Stay tuned as Meta continues its rollout across new regions and brings advanced AI technology to even more users around the globe.
# Written by Elliyas Ahmed
