# Meta Admits Smart Glasses Recorded Audio Without Wake Phrase

> Meta says its smart glasses briefly recorded audio without consent after Reddit reports privacy issues.
- Title: Meta Admits Smart Glasses Recorded Audio Without Wake Phrase
- Summary: Meta says its smart glasses briefly recorded audio without consent after Reddit reports privacy issues. Meta admits smart glasses recorded user audio without…
- Keywords: meta, ray-ban meta glasses, smart glasses, privacy, audio recording, wake phrase, technology, Admits, Smart, Glasses, Recorded, Audio
- Source: PCMAG — https://pcmag.com/news/meta-admits-its-smart-glasses-briefly-recorded-audio-without-a-wake-phrase
- Author: Jibin Joseph
- Published: 2026-10-16T09:37:18+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: meta, ray-ban meta glasses, smart glasses, privacy, audio recording, wake phrase, technology
## Meta smart glasses record audio without consent
Meta admits its smart glasses briefly recorded user audio without a wake phrase or enabled settings.
## Reddit user reports audio recording issue
A Reddit user noticed their Ray-Ban Meta glasses saving audio recordings and transcripts without triggering the wake phrase.
## Issue affects multiple glass models
The problem occurred across three Ray-Ban Meta glass models including 2nd and 3rd generation versions.
## Meta fixes audio recording bug
Meta confirmed the issue was resolved and users can now manage, review and delete voice logs through settings.
## Privacy concerns persist for smart glasses
Smart glasses have faced privacy issues including nonconsensual video recording and privacy-light tampering incidents.
## Key takeaway

Meta admits smart glasses recorded user audio without a wake phrase and has fixed the bug.