Meta asks smart glasses owners to update after moisture raises overheating concerns
Meta is asking owners of several Meta Glasses styles to install a software update after warning that excessive moisture or sweat could cause the glasses to get too warm. The affected styles are Adventurer, Fury, Starfire, Nova and Capri.
The warning was sent to owners by email, according to 9to5Google, which also spoke with a Meta spokesperson. In a statement to 9to5Google, Meta calls the issue rare and says a small number of devices got too warm after excessive moisture or sweat entered them. The notice tells owners to install version 130.
This is about the products sold as Meta Glasses. Meta told 9to5Google that Ray-Ban and Oakley-branded Meta glasses are not affected by the issue described in this notice.
Meta Adventurer smart glasses. Image: Meta
Which glasses should be updated?
The five named styles span Meta's own-brand range, including the Adventurer and Fury frames and the Starfire Kylie Edition. Meta also introduced Capri and Nova as additional styles after the initial launch. The name of the frames matters here: owning a different pair of glasses made with Meta does not automatically mean this particular notice applies.
Meta's original launch announcement distinguishes the Meta Glasses line from the Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta collections. That makes it worth checking the model in the companion app or on the packaging if you are unsure which pair you own.
Meta Starfire Kylie Edition smart glasses. Image: Meta
How to check for the update
According to 9to5Google's instructions, open the Meta AI app on your phone, tap the glasses icon, then open the settings for the paired glasses. Select the glasses and look for Updates. From there, check for an available update and install it, or enable automatic updates. Meta tells owners to keep the glasses charged and connected until the update finishes.
Kylie Jenner wearing the ivory Meta Starfire glasses. Image: Meta
9to5Google reports that version 130 shuts the glasses down if they get too warm. A Meta spokesperson told the publication that the safeguard works similarly to a phone turning itself off to cool down, and that people who experience the issue can contact Meta Customer Service for a replacement. Meta has not provided an exact count of affected devices or explained the technical cause in its notice.
If the update is not visible, check the selected model and Meta's current support guidance for your region. The notice concerns excessive moisture entering the glasses; an update should not be treated as a claim that the frames are waterproof.
