# Meta fixes smart glasses privacy issue

> Meta confirms smart glasses stopped recording without activation.
- Title: Meta fixes smart glasses privacy issue · Mashable | Shortify
- Summary: Meta confirms smart glasses stopped recording without activation. Meta fixed smart glasses recording audio without user permission after reports of…
- Keywords: meta, ray-ban smart glasses, privacy issue, audio recording, user permission, fix, technology, culture, fixes, smart, glasses, privacy
- Source: Mashable — https://mashable.com/tech/meta-confirms-smart-glasses-recording-without-being-activated
- Author: Matt Binder
- Published: 2026-10-16T00:16:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: meta, ray-ban smart glasses, privacy issue, audio recording, user permission, fix, technology, culture
## Meta confirms smart glasses recording issue
Meta says its smart glasses recorded users' audio without permission after reports of unauthorized recordings.
## Users reported unauthorized recordings
Users said Meta's smart glasses made audio recordings without activating the 'Hey Meta' prompt or turning on the white light.
## Meta fixed the issue
Meta confirmed the issue was resolved and users can manage, review, and delete voice logs via settings.
## Key takeaway

Meta fixed smart glasses recording audio without user permission after reports of unauthorized recordings.