# 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.
- Title: Meta adds FDA-cleared hearing aid to smart glasses · Engadget
- Summary: Meta's AI Glasses now offer hearing enhancement for users with mild to moderate hearing loss, available through subscription or one-time purchase. Meta…
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- Source: Engadget — https://engadget.com/2267211/meta-brings-fda-cleared-hearing-enhancement-to-its-smart-glasses
- Author: Cheyenne MacDonald
- Published: 2026-09-23T23:29:55+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: meta, ai glasses, hearing enhancement, fda clearance, hearing loss, meta connect, technology
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.