HardwareNov 10, 2026, 8:55 PM UTC·2 min read

Meta pushes emergency update to fix overheating on Meta Glasses

Meta has issued an emergency software update for several Meta Glasses models after users reported overheating when water or sweat gets inside the frames.

A pair of Meta Glasses smart glasses resting on a table next to a smartphone showing the Meta AI app. — Image: Hipertextual

Meta has released an emergency software update for part of its smart glasses range after dozens of users reported overheating. The patch corrects an excessive rise in temperature on the Meta Glasses line, a cheaper family than the Ray-Ban and Oakley models.

The company emailed owners urging them to install the update as soon as possible. According to the message, the problem appears when too much water or sweat gets into the device, so wearing the glasses in the rain or during exercise may make them run hotter than expected.

Which models are affected

The issue concerns the Adventurer, Fury, Starfire, Nova and Capri, which Meta launched as a more affordable alternative. They offer features close to the premium range, including a 12 MP camera with 3K resolution, battery life of more than 8 hours, microphones and support for prescription lenses. Meta stressed that Ray-Ban Meta and the glasses built with Oakley are not affected.

Heat complaints about the second-generation Ray-Ban Meta have circulated for months, though. Some users said the Wayfarer Gen 2 got hot in sunny weather. One Reddit user wrote that after one or two minutes outdoors at 35 ºC, the glasses refused to record because they were too hot. Another said the frame burned their nose. Meta has not confirmed these reports, so the new update targets only Meta Glasses owners.

How to install the patch

Open the Meta AI app on your smartphone.
Tap the glasses icon in the top right corner.
Go to the settings for your Meta Glasses model.
Select the paired glasses from the list.
Tap Search to check for a new version, then tap Install.

For shoppers eyeing smart glasses during Black Friday, the Meta Ray-Ban Gen 3 are an option. They launched in late September 2026 with a 9-hour battery, a 12 MP camera and noise-reducing microphones. No faults have been reported on this generation so far, although many of the earlier complaints surfaced during the summer.

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