Meta is urging owners of five AI glasses models to install software update version 130 after discovering that excessive moisture or sweat entering the frames can cause some devices to become unusually warm.
The warning applies to Meta Glasses in the Adventurer, Fury, Starfire, Nova, and Capri styles. Meta says its separately branded Ray-Ban and Oakley glasses are not affected by this issue.
The company describes the problem as rare and says the update adds a safeguard that automatically shuts down the glasses if they become too warm. Owners who experience the issue can request a free replacement.
Meta details the problem in an official support notice. The fix applies to five styles:
- Adventurer
- Fury
- Starfire
- Nova
- Capri
These belong to Meta’s own-branded glasses collection, introduced this year alongside its Ray-Ban and Oakley partnerships.
Meta sells several AI glasses families, including Ray-Ban and Oakley models with different designs and hardware configurations. Neither product line is affected by the moisture-related problem addressed in version 130.
What causes the glasses to overheat?
According to Meta, the issue can occur when excessive moisture or sweat enters the device.
The company describes it as a rare problem, but it has not disclosed how many units are affected or explained exactly how moisture reaches internal components.
Version 130 adds an automatic thermal safeguard. If the glasses become too warm, they shut down to prevent further heating.
Meta says users may hear an audio warning that the glasses are too warm and shutting down. A red LED will also flash, and users running the latest Meta AI mobile app may receive a notification explaining the precautionary shutdown.
Are Meta Glasses waterproof?
Meta’s own-branded AI glasses carry an IPX4 water-resistance rating, meaning they are designed to tolerate splashes, sweat, and light rain.
However, IPX4 does not make them waterproof or suitable for submersion.
As Engadget reported, the warning raises questions about how some units respond when moisture reaches internal components.
Meta has not said the affected devices failed their stated water-resistance rating or announced changes to their physical seals.
Owners should avoid unnecessary moisture exposure and allow wet glasses to dry completely before charging them.
Meta is distributing version 130 through the Meta AI mobile app. Owners can manually check for the update if automatic updates are disabled.
To install it:
- Open the Meta AI app on your phone.
- Select Glasses or Devices.
- Choose your connected Meta Glasses.
- Open Device settings.
- If automatic updates are disabled, follow the update prompt to install version 130 or later.
- Consider enabling automatic updates for future releases.
If multiple pairs are connected, swipe between devices to select the affected glasses.
Meta says that after Nov. 16, 2026, certain features will be blocked on glasses that have not been updated to version 130 or later.
The Meta AI app also manages supported AI features and device settings, although firmware installation is handled through the paired-glasses controls.
Owners should verify that each affected pair has received the update rather than assuming all connected devices are covered.
How to request a free replacement
Meta says customers whose glasses experience the moisture-related overheating problem can contact Meta Store Support for a replacement.
If your glasses become unusually warm or shut down unexpectedly:
- Stop using them and allow them to cool.
- Do not charge the glasses while they are wet or unusually warm.
- Check whether version 130 or later is installed.
- Save any warning notification and contact Meta Store Support.
Meta has not announced a general recall covering every device in the five affected styles. Replacement assistance is available to customers experiencing the reported issue.
What should organizations using Meta Glasses do?
Businesses using Meta Glasses for demonstrations, fieldwork, or other professional activities should identify affected models and verify that each pair has received version 130 or later.
Teams managing multiple devices should document unexpected shutdowns and remove overheating units from service until they receive guidance from Meta.
Organizations comparing smart-glasses hardware can also review available Ray-Ban Meta alternatives with different designs, features, and durability specifications.
For current owners, the immediate priority is installing version 130. Anyone who receives a heat warning or experiences an unexpected thermal shutdown should stop using the glasses and contact Meta about a replacement.
Also read: Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta glasses launched in the Philippines in November, offering four product lines for everyday wear, prescription needs, and fitness activities.
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