From WIRED Middle East · Megan Tomos · · 1m 10s
ZuckOff Detects Meta Glasses
Free app spots smart glasses nearby without recording.
In brief
Free app spots smart glasses nearby without recording. ZuckOff app identifies Meta smart glasses in range using Bluetooth signals, helping users avoid unsolicited filming risks. Originally reported by WIRED Middle East.
ZuckOff app launched
ZuckOff is a free Bluetooth detection app built by Polish developer Pawel Szydlowski that identifies smart glasses in the room.
Download stats
ZuckOff reportedly downloaded by over 5,000 people on Apple’s App Store in its launch month, with 1,000 downloads on Google Play Store as of writing.
Meta smart glasses issue
Meta’s smart glasses face scrutiny over unsolicited filming, with schools and cinemas banning their use due to public safety concerns.
How ZuckOff works
ZuckOff records Bluetooth signals from smart glasses to build digital fingerprints, flagging models like Ray-Ban Meta, Oakley Meta, and Snap Spectacles.
Recording light problem
The recording indicator light on Meta glasses can be easily defeated with tape, allowing wearers to record without detection.
Meta’s response
Meta announced an update to detect tampered LED lights and stop filming, despite claims the camera doesn’t look like a camera.
The big picture
ZuckOff app identifies Meta smart glasses in range using Bluetooth signals, helping users avoid unsolicited filming risks.
