Daily Use
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Voice Commands — Quick Reference
The glasses respond to two wake words. Use "Hey Meta" for anything the glasses can see and do, and "Hey Siri" or "Hey Google" for phone features.
Meta AI ("Hey Meta")
| Say | What it does |
|---|---|
| "Hey Meta, what do you see?" | Describe what's in front of you |
| "Hey Meta, read this" | Read text (menu, label, sign) |
| "Hey Meta, what color is this?" | Identify colors |
| "Hey Meta, what is this?" | Identify objects |
| "Hey Meta, call [name]" | Make a phone call |
| "Hey Meta, send a message to [name] on WhatsApp" | Send WhatsApp message |
| "Hey Meta, play [song/playlist]" | Play music via Spotify |
| "Hey Meta, take a photo" | Take a photo |
Siri / Google Commands
| Say | What it does |
|---|---|
| "Hey Siri, navigate to [address]" | Walking directions via Apple Maps |
| "Hey Siri, what time is it?" | Current time |
| "Hey Siri, what's the weather?" | Weather forecast |
| "Hey Siri, set a timer for 10 minutes" | Timer |
| "Hey Siri, remind me to [task] at [time]" | Reminder |
| "Hey Siri, read my notifications" | Read unread notifications |
| Say | What it does |
|---|---|
| "Hey Google, navigate to [address]" | Walking directions via Google Maps |
| "Hey Google, what time is it?" | Current time |
| "Hey Google, what's the weather?" | Weather forecast |
| "Hey Google, set a timer for 10 minutes" | Timer |
| "Hey Google, remind me to [task] at [time]" | Reminder |
| "Hey Google, read my notifications" | Read unread notifications |
Both Together
You have two wake words. Each one controls different things.
"Hey Meta" is for the glasses:
- Seeing, reading, identifying
- WhatsApp messages
- Music and photos
"Hey Siri" / "Hey Google" is for the phone:
- Navigation and directions
- Phone calls and SMS
- Calendar, timers, and reminders
- Smart home controls
Practice switching between them. It becomes second nature within a week.
Tips That Matter
Small things that make a big difference in how well the glasses work for you.
For better AI results:
- Turn your head toward what you want to see — the camera is in the glasses
- Good lighting means better reading and identification
- English language setting gives better AI quality, even in the Netherlands
For comfort and battery:
- Battery lasts 4–6 hours — charge during lunch
- The case holds 8 extra charges — keep it in your bag
- USB-C charger works for both glasses and iPhone 15+
For voice commands:
- Keep your phone in a breast pocket for better mic pickup
Apps That Use the Glasses Camera
Most apps use the phone camera, but four apps can see through the glasses directly.
These apps work through the glasses:
- Meta AI (built-in) — "Hey Meta, what do you see?"
- Be My Eyes — live volunteer help + Be My AI
- Envision AI — text reading, scene description
- ScribeMe — AI scanner, live visual assistant and document reader
All other apps use the phone camera instead.
YouTube: Tips & Tricks
These channels feature visually impaired users sharing their experience with Ray-Ban Meta glasses.
- The Blind Life — daily life with smart glasses, tips for blind users
- Unsightly Opinions — in-depth reviews and comparisons from a blind perspective
- Be My Eyes — Be My AI demos, product updates
- Ray-Ban Meta Official — setup guides, feature demos, new releases
Search tip: On YouTube, search for "Ray-Ban Meta blind" or "smart glasses visually impaired" to find more.