{"id":14249,"date":"2026-05-23T09:52:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T16:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.runwayritz.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/23\/i-protect-my-privacy-while-using-meta-smart-glasses-with-these-3-settings-and-you-can-too\/"},"modified":"2026-05-23T21:02:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T04:02:02","slug":"i-protect-my-privacy-while-using-meta-smart-glasses-with-these-3-settings-and-you-can-too","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.runwayritz.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/23\/i-protect-my-privacy-while-using-meta-smart-glasses-with-these-3-settings-and-you-can-too\/","title":{"rendered":"I protect my privacy while using Meta smart glasses with these 3 settings &#8211; and you can too"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<p id=\"elk-d7e7b447-2cd1-43a4-aa17-5c158645a537\">Meta is not well known for keeping your data safe. Meta, like a number of other technology companies, is in the advertising business. It wants to sell personalized advertisements to other companies to be placed on social media, which are personalized using the data it collects.<\/p>\n<p>This is Meta&#8217;s core business model, and explains why the brand wants as much user data as possible. That&#8217;s without even getting into the data privacy scandals that Meta has been involved in over the years.<\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-d7e7b447-2cd1-43a4-aa17-5c158645a537-2\">Naturally, putting the Meta&#8217;s camera and microphone on your face might raise some concerns. I admit, as a Meta skeptic, I was skeptical about buying into the Meta smart glasses ecosystem. But they are the best, and because of that I overcame my secret fear. However, I ensure that my Meta smart glasses data remains as private as possible using these three simple settings in the Meta AI app. Here&#8217;s how you can do it again.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel=\"\" data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;DN0T9lx0&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;G5O3oM7X&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_G5O3oM7X_DN0T9lx0_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;G5O3oM7X&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_G5O3oM7X_DN0T9lx0_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;E6aJDdVBhQOK9yUjR2XHDAjmCkFhHLh1aRCd14ObqmgK6fel&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header=\"\">\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-mobile\"\/><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos Appearing<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand inline-flex items-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aspect-video w-full min-h-[200px] lg:min-h-[330px] relative overflow-hidden bg-black\" data-jwp-carousel-container=\"\">\n<div class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full items-center justify-center bg-white\" data-jwp-carousel-fallback=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/c8t5znsqpd1648225513.svg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/c8t5znsqpd1648225513.svg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] max-h-12 w-auto\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet=\"\" class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\">\n        <span class=\"&#10;            flex&#10;            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]&#10;            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]&#10;            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold&#10;        \"><\/p>\n<p>            You might like it<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<aside data-model-name=\"Oakley Meta HSTN,Oakley Meta Vanguard,Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer (Gen 2)\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-widget-type=\"multimodelreview\" class=\"hawk-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-multi-model-review-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-multi-model-review-retail-container\">\n<p>Today&#8217;s Deals on Oakley Meta HSTN, Oakley Meta Vanguard and Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer (Gen 2)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-1b2dc622-9b28-4f31-894f-cb69853f896a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:3000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.27%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wGkiaFuvNPR2F7VkBerQVe-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wGkiaFuvNPR2F7VkBerQVe-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wGkiaFuvNPR2F7VkBerQVe-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wGkiaFuvNPR2F7VkBerQVe-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wGkiaFuvNPR2F7VkBerQVe-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wGkiaFuvNPR2F7VkBerQVe-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Oakley Meta Vanguard sits atop a wooden trail head with trees behind it.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wGkiaFuvNPR2F7VkBerQVe-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wGkiaFuvNPR2F7VkBerQVe-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wGkiaFuvNPR2F7VkBerQVe-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wGkiaFuvNPR2F7VkBerQVe-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wGkiaFuvNPR2F7VkBerQVe-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wGkiaFuvNPR2F7VkBerQVe-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wGkiaFuvNPR2F7VkBerQVe.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wGkiaFuvNPR2F7VkBerQVe.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Michael Hicks \/ Android Central)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-d8d683ba-a836-4979-a57a-b9177ca058d6\">I bought Meta smart glasses &#8211; three pairs of them, actually &#8211; for the &#8220;smart&#8221; features. By that, I mean the onboard camera, microphone, speaker, and Bluetooth capability. Although the brand heavily markets these wearables as &#8220;AI glasses,&#8221; I&#8217;m not really interested in putting the Meta&#8217;s AI on my face. To some extent, the AI \u200b\u200bis built right into Meta&#8217;s smart glasses, but there are a few things you can do to avoid accidental interactions and unwanted data sharing.<\/p>\n<p>Specifically, the Meta glasses have wake-up words &#8220;Hey Meta&#8221; and &#8220;OK Meta&#8221; that activate the voice assistant when spoken. Any content captured or recorded during a Meta AI session may be used for training purposes or for personal review. For this reason, you don&#8217;t want Meta AI to be accidentally activated when your smart glasses think you said &#8220;Hey Meta&#8221; or &#8220;OK \u200b\u200bMeta.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, you can disable Meta AI&#8217;s hands-free mode in the app using these steps:<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9f19efbe-c866-4bb5-8ccc-7658808e52f1\"><strong>1.<\/strong> Open the <strong>Meta AI app<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-KqCKz5XYJ56hUQixYuaPWJ\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-KqCKz5XYJ56hUQixYuaPWJ slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\"\/>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">Get the latest news from Android Central, your trusted friend in the Android world<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong> Connect your <strong>Meta smart glasses<\/strong>and press the button <strong>gear settings<\/strong> for your glasses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3.<\/strong> Tap <strong>Meta AI<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4.<\/strong> Press <strong>&#8220;Hey Meta&#8221; favorites<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet=\"\" class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\">\n        <span class=\"&#10;            flex&#10;            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]&#10;            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]&#10;            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold&#10;        \"><\/p>\n<p>            What you can read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p><strong>5.<\/strong> Flip the toggle to the side <strong>&#8220;Hey Meta&#8221;<\/strong> turned off.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-d12f8ad9-cbdc-4526-ab54-bf9e2edb35bc\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:6720px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HmNCYoYPNGUG3ZLx22JCXV-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HmNCYoYPNGUG3ZLx22JCXV-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HmNCYoYPNGUG3ZLx22JCXV-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HmNCYoYPNGUG3ZLx22JCXV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HmNCYoYPNGUG3ZLx22JCXV-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HmNCYoYPNGUG3ZLx22JCXV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Steps to change the privacy settings of Meta smart glasses in the Meta AI app.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HmNCYoYPNGUG3ZLx22JCXV-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HmNCYoYPNGUG3ZLx22JCXV-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HmNCYoYPNGUG3ZLx22JCXV-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HmNCYoYPNGUG3ZLx22JCXV-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HmNCYoYPNGUG3ZLx22JCXV-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HmNCYoYPNGUG3ZLx22JCXV-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HmNCYoYPNGUG3ZLx22JCXV.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HmNCYoYPNGUG3ZLx22JCXV.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline expandable\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-0b20e0ae-6f1d-4468-9eeb-5197e6e3587e\">Now, you will still be able to activate Meta AI using the touchpad on the side of the right temple of your smart glasses. However, voice-activated Meta AI will no longer be available, and that&#8217;s great if you want to limit error triggers and minimize data sharing with Meta.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-ccda8f3b-473a-4b43-8793-489cec4f4821\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:2048px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PnUNdXfpTrjBR7QnDt2GFk-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PnUNdXfpTrjBR7QnDt2GFk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PnUNdXfpTrjBR7QnDt2GFk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PnUNdXfpTrjBR7QnDt2GFk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PnUNdXfpTrjBR7QnDt2GFk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PnUNdXfpTrjBR7QnDt2GFk-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Pulls the Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses into their charging case\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PnUNdXfpTrjBR7QnDt2GFk-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PnUNdXfpTrjBR7QnDt2GFk-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PnUNdXfpTrjBR7QnDt2GFk-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PnUNdXfpTrjBR7QnDt2GFk-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PnUNdXfpTrjBR7QnDt2GFk-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PnUNdXfpTrjBR7QnDt2GFk-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PnUNdXfpTrjBR7QnDt2GFk.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PnUNdXfpTrjBR7QnDt2GFk.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Photo credit: Nicholas Sutrich \/ Android Central)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-3e6da242-9269-402a-a172-c79c74150f36\">The goals of changing these settings are to keep as much data on your devices as possible and avoid sharing unnecessary data with Meta. There is no better way to do this than to disable the <strong>Cloud media<\/strong> feature on your smart glasses. When enabled, this setting shares your photos and videos to Meta servers for cloud processing. These are stored in the cloud for 30 days before being automatically deleted. You can also delete them manually from both your device and the cloud in the Meta AI app.<\/p>\n<p>It is possible to avoid cloud processing and storage of photos and videos you take with Meta smart glasses with quick settings. This keeps everything on your device, meaning your photos and videos will not be sent to Meta&#8217;s servers. Here&#8217;s how to do it:<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f27b114f-92c5-411f-aa2e-cd4b64519614\"><strong>1.<\/strong> Open the <strong>Meta AI app<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong> Connect your <strong>Meta smart glasses<\/strong>and press the button <strong>gear settings<\/strong> for your glasses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3.<\/strong> Tap <strong>Privacy glasses<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4.<\/strong> Flip the toggle to the side <strong>Cloud media<\/strong> turned off.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-7e77cb65-2310-432a-a2eb-95c145bf490e\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:6720px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z2FMjDdeMJfEKcbb7wysXV-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z2FMjDdeMJfEKcbb7wysXV-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z2FMjDdeMJfEKcbb7wysXV-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z2FMjDdeMJfEKcbb7wysXV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z2FMjDdeMJfEKcbb7wysXV-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z2FMjDdeMJfEKcbb7wysXV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Steps to change the privacy settings of Meta smart glasses in the Meta AI app.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z2FMjDdeMJfEKcbb7wysXV-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z2FMjDdeMJfEKcbb7wysXV-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z2FMjDdeMJfEKcbb7wysXV-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z2FMjDdeMJfEKcbb7wysXV-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z2FMjDdeMJfEKcbb7wysXV-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z2FMjDdeMJfEKcbb7wysXV-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z2FMjDdeMJfEKcbb7wysXV.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z2FMjDdeMJfEKcbb7wysXV.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline expandable\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-4d0fb869-4857-4195-be29-6d64c30fd38f\">Cloud media processing may slightly improve the quality of your photos and videos recorded with Meta smart glasses, but I&#8217;d prefer to keep everything on the device for privacy reasons. You can always upload your captures to another cloud media service, such as Google Photos, for storage, enhancement, and editing.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-95b7b446-866d-4230-804f-09f18df5c4c2\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:3000px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.27%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xNEGWsXdX57MRnXNYWetqX-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xNEGWsXdX57MRnXNYWetqX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xNEGWsXdX57MRnXNYWetqX-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xNEGWsXdX57MRnXNYWetqX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xNEGWsXdX57MRnXNYWetqX-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xNEGWsXdX57MRnXNYWetqX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"An image of the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) smart glasses sitting on a rock, with the front lenses and camera cut out.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xNEGWsXdX57MRnXNYWetqX-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xNEGWsXdX57MRnXNYWetqX-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xNEGWsXdX57MRnXNYWetqX-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xNEGWsXdX57MRnXNYWetqX-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xNEGWsXdX57MRnXNYWetqX-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xNEGWsXdX57MRnXNYWetqX-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xNEGWsXdX57MRnXNYWetqX.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xNEGWsXdX57MRnXNYWetqX.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Michael Hicks \/ Android Central)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-d34bbbc1-0692-4e16-8d7c-3b0f991a753d\">Every product and service wants you to share more data, often to identify bugs and improve features. This is an excellent question, but I will always politely decline to share more data than is absolutely necessary.<\/p>\n<p>There is some data that Meta defines as &#8220;important&#8221; and should be shared. Another category of data is called &#8220;additional data,&#8221; and this is defined as &#8220;information about how you use your AI Glasses and Wrist devices.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Thanks for asking, Meta, but no thanks. I disable additional data collection for my Meta wearables with these steps:<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-26e86e4b-30a9-4716-9bcd-a66616be0ee4\"><strong>1. <\/strong>Open the <strong>Meta AI app<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong> Connect your <strong>Meta smart glasses<\/strong>and press the button <strong>gear settings<\/strong> for your glasses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3.<\/strong> Tap <strong>Privacy glasses<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4.<\/strong> Flip the toggle to the side <strong>Share more data<\/strong> turned off.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-b66baf72-5cb6-4fbd-86f8-5fcad0ceaab5\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:6720px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qWpT4EmpEMG6RweK5NUkYV-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qWpT4EmpEMG6RweK5NUkYV-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qWpT4EmpEMG6RweK5NUkYV-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qWpT4EmpEMG6RweK5NUkYV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qWpT4EmpEMG6RweK5NUkYV-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qWpT4EmpEMG6RweK5NUkYV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Steps to change the privacy settings of Meta smart glasses in the Meta AI app.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qWpT4EmpEMG6RweK5NUkYV-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qWpT4EmpEMG6RweK5NUkYV-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qWpT4EmpEMG6RweK5NUkYV-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qWpT4EmpEMG6RweK5NUkYV-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qWpT4EmpEMG6RweK5NUkYV-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qWpT4EmpEMG6RweK5NUkYV-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qWpT4EmpEMG6RweK5NUkYV.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qWpT4EmpEMG6RweK5NUkYV.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline expandable\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Future)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-98fe7a7c-16fa-4c8e-a706-80eb445736fd\">Now, only the necessary data will be collected by Meta. Information about how you use your devices, including how often you use them, will not be shared.<\/p>\n<hr id=\"elk-112d464e-391b-4f69-9e84-d401b61c6cb0\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-0982f0d4-1fd8-4689-9913-0e31a7092c15\">I wish Meta would do more to address valid privacy concerns related to its products and services, which are the ones you wear on your face. Meanwhile, these three settings help you keep as much of your data as private as possible, so you can keep wearing Meta glasses without fear of sharing too much.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-container horizontal-product-container\">\n<div class=\"product-block-row\">\n<div class=\"featured_product_block featured_block_horizontal\" data-id=\"4358f9dd-f531-4ef7-a97b-5262edfcb5d2\" id=\"elk-4358f9dd-f531-4ef7-a97b-5262edfcb5d2\">\n<div class=\"product-image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" style=\"padding-top:100.00%\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QR2XTuj5vdUaC8ZbiHtMM-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QR2XTuj5vdUaC8ZbiHtMM-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QR2XTuj5vdUaC8ZbiHtMM-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QR2XTuj5vdUaC8ZbiHtMM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QR2XTuj5vdUaC8ZbiHtMM-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QR2XTuj5vdUaC8ZbiHtMM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Official product offering of Oakley Meta HSTN brown smart glasses with charging case\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QR2XTuj5vdUaC8ZbiHtMM-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QR2XTuj5vdUaC8ZbiHtMM-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QR2XTuj5vdUaC8ZbiHtMM-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QR2XTuj5vdUaC8ZbiHtMM-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QR2XTuj5vdUaC8ZbiHtMM-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QR2XTuj5vdUaC8ZbiHtMM-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QR2XTuj5vdUaC8ZbiHtMM.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QR2XTuj5vdUaC8ZbiHtMM.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] featured_image\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"featured_product_details_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"subtitle__description\">\n<aside data-block-layout=\"horizontal\" data-block-type=\"featured-product\" data-model-brand=\"Oakley\" data-model-name=\"Oakley Meta HSTN\" data-name=\"Horizontal Product Block merchantlink widget\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-widget-type=\"merchantlink\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p><em><strong>My go-to glasses for Meta<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Oakley Meta HSTN are my most used Meta sunglasses due to their stylish design and secure fit. I use them to record videos, take pictures, make calls, and listen to music \u2014 and I don&#8217;t have to sacrifice my privacy for these three settings. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meta is not well known for keeping your data safe. Meta, like a number of other technology companies, is in the advertising business. It wants to sell personalized advertisements to other companies to be placed on social media, which are personalized using the data it collects. 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