Meta has issued a high-priority software update for some of its smart glasses after identifying a problem that could cause devices to overheat when exposed to excessive moisture or sweat. The company is urging affected owners to install the update as soon as possible.
According to a reports, Meta sent an email to glasses owners describing the update as an important fix related to device performance when moisture enters the hardware. The email carried the subject line “Action required,” highlighting the urgency of the announcement.
The issue affects Meta's own smart glasses models, including Adventurer, Fury, Starfire, Nova and Capri. However, Meta clarified that Ray-Ban and Oakley-branded smart glasses are not affected by this particular problem.
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The new update takes affected devices to software version 130. It includes a software mechanism designed to prevent the glasses from becoming excessively hot when moisture or sweat enters the device.
Meta has not shared further technical details about the underlying problem. A company spokesperson also declined to provide additional information beyond what was included in the notification sent to users.
The report noted that there were no specific confirmed reports of overheating involving the affected Meta Glasses models at the time of publication. However, discussions about overheating in other Meta smart glasses have appeared on online forums. The latest warning makes it important for owners to check whether their devices are eligible for the update.
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Users can install the software through the Meta AI application on their smartphones. They need to open the app, tap the Glasses icon, select their connected device and navigate to its settings. From there, users can open the Updates section, check for available software and select Install when version 130 appears. Enabling automatic updates is another option. Meta Glasses launched as a more affordable alternative to its Ray-Ban and Oakley collaborations, with prices starting at USD 299.