In a presentation for developers on the second day of Connect 2025, Meta saidWill open its smart glasses platform, allowing external developers to create service content that combines AI applications for Ray-Ban and Oakley series smart glasses, so that their smart glasses can bring more interactive experiences.
Previously, Meta smart glasses only supported a limited number of third-party services, such as streaming content from Spotify and Audible. With the release of the "Wearables Device Access Toolkit," developers will be able to access the glasses' built-in sensors and microphones, and, combined with Meta's multimodal AI technology, design more services tailored to everyday use cases.
Meta also announced its first wave of partners, including Twitch, Disney, and golf data provider 18Birdies. Twitch is developing a livestream feature directly from the headset, while Disney is designing an interactive tour of the park, allowing users to access information about rides and activities through an AI assistant. 18Birdies plans to integrate club recommendations and course data to help users improve their golfing skills.
It’s worth noting that these new apps aren’t limited to the latest models with built-in displays.Ray-Ban Meta DisplayEven users of the first generation of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses can use it, thereby extending the value of the device, but it is also expected that the usage functions will be limited (after all, it can only be used through voice interaction).
As for whether Meta Ray-Ban Display will provide more exclusive functions in the future, Meta has not responded directly at present, but it is expected that more application experiences will be released.
Meta stated that the "Wearables Device Access Toolkit" will initially be released as a limited developer preview, with plans to expand its availability to a wider range of developers in 2026. With the platform's openness, future smart glasses will not only be able to play music and answer calls, but will also integrate AI to understand user needs, provide real-time information, interactive content, and even complete tasks on their behalf.
Similarly, when HTC announced the launch of its smart glasses VIVE Eagle, it stated thatBased on open architecture design, collaborating with more industry partners in software and AI models. However, Meta currently collaborates with Ray-Ban and Oakley, and does not seem to have further opened up its frame and lens designs like HTC.
