From Engadget · Cheyenne MacDonald · · 1m 30s
Meta adds FDA-cleared hearing aid to smart glasses
Meta's AI Glasses now offer hearing enhancement for users with mild to moderate hearing loss, available through subscription or one-time purchase.
In brief
Meta's AI Glasses now offer hearing enhancement for users with mild to moderate hearing loss, available through subscription or one-time purchase. Meta announced Hearing Enhancement for its AI Glasses, an FDA-cleared feature for users with mild to moderate hearing loss, available later this year for one hundred…
Meta announces hearing feature
Meta announced Hearing Enhancement for its AI Glasses during Meta Connect. The feature rolls out to supported Meta Glasses later this year, excluding Ray-Ban models initially.
Who it's designed for
Hearing Enhancement targets users with mild to moderate hearing loss who may normally use a hearing aid. It complements Meta's existing Conversation Focus mode for noisy environments.
FDA cleared and reimbursable
The software has been cleared by the FDA and is eligible for HSA/FSA reimbursement. Users can set it up at home without needing a prescription.
Pricing and trial options
Users can access Hearing Enhancement through a Meta One subscription or pay a one-time cost of one hundred forty-nine dollars. A thirty-day free trial is available before committing.
Easy activation with voice
Wearers can activate or turn off Hearing Enhancement anytime with a voice command. Users simply say, "Hey Meta, start Hearing Enhancement" to toggle the feature on or off.
“Hey Meta, start Hearing Enhancement”
Broader accessibility improvements
Meta also improved Detailed Responses based on feedback from the blind and low-vision community. New customizable audio and controls accompany the hearing enhancement rollout.
Here's the gist
Meta announced Hearing Enhancement for its AI Glasses, an FDA-cleared feature for users with mild to moderate hearing loss, available later this year for one hundred forty-nine dollars or as part of a subscription.
