Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses

My new toy:

 

I recently came across a deal on a refurbished pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses for just $200, and I couldn't resist giving them a try. They look like the real deal to me, and I believe I got a great bargain.

While these glasses are slightly heavier than regular Ray-Bans, they're still quite comfortable to wear. The case adds some extra weight too, as it includes a built-in battery for recharging the glasses. Overall, the build quality is excellent, and everything feels solid and well-made.

To set up the glasses, you'll need to use the Meta app and a Meta account. I ran into a bit of trouble at first, but after a few tries, I finally got them paired. Once they're set up, using them is a breeze.

The Meta app also prompts you to connect to Apple Music or other audio apps, but it's not really necessary. You can simply use the glasses as regular Bluetooth headphones. I've had no issues using them to listen to podcasts.

One bug I noticed is that if you're using another Bluetooth headphone, taking off the glasses stops the audio on that device as well, not just on the glasses.

The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses support voice control, enabling you to interact with your phone's virtual assistant, like Siri or Google Assistant. You can send messages, set reminders, check the weather, or get directions, all hands-free, simply by speaking commands.

You can tell it to take a picture or capture video using the voice command or you can use the button on its right arm. Just press the button to take a picture. To capture a video, hold the button down, and press it again to stop recording.

The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses feature dual 12-megapixel cameras, which capture photos at a resolution of 3024 x 4032 pixels and videos at 1440 x 1920 pixels. The cameras offer high-quality imagery, allowing for clear and detailed photos and videos directly from the glasses. 

The quality is good enough. Here are some examples:

My use case for these glasses will be pretty straightforward. I'll mainly use them as regular sunglasses. When I don’t have my headphones with me or when wearing headphones isn’t practical, I’ll use the glasses as Bluetooth headphones. And occasionally, if I spot something interesting and don’t have time to grab my phone, I’ll use them to snap a picture or capture some video. Another way I'll use the glasses is to capture behind-the-scenes footage during my photo shoots. So what are your use cases?