How to use Meta Display glasses while driving with audio only function

Smart glasses are gradually becoming part of some people’s daily routine, such as checking notifications and making calls. Being able to do this without having to pick up your phone is sometimes very useful. But behind the wheel, that same convenience quickly turns into a distraction, especially if you have one with a built-in screen. But that doesn’t mean you have to remove your Ray-Ban Meta screen as soon as you get in the car.

Unfortunately, the Meta Display glasses were not designed to provide real-time driving directions. But if you want to continue using them in your car without getting distracted, simply switch them to Audio only mode. With this mode enabled, the display on the glasses turns off completely. It’s almost like turning them into classic Meta Ray-Ban AI glasses. You still have hands-free audio for quick calls and voice commands, but without any visual distractions.

Changing these settings is quite simple and you don’t need to think about changing modes every time you get in the car. The Meta AI app includes a driving detection feature that handles the heavy lifting for you. When the feature is enabled, the glasses use their internal sensors to detect when you are in a moving vehicle. Once the glasses realize you are driving, they automatically turn off the display.

Its configuration only takes a few seconds. To do this, open the Meta AI app on your phone. Go to Settings, select your glasses and tap Device Settings. From there, enable Audio Only and enable Driving Detection. The glasses will do the rest. Once you reach your destination and get out of the car, the screen will automatically turn back on.

The Meta AI app may ask you for special permission before enabling this feature. That’s because the app also needs access to your phone’s sensors to work. You can also change modes manually if you wish. Just say “Hey Meta, enable/disable audio only”.

If you’re still wondering if you can use Meta to get directions, the answer is no. These glasses currently only support pedestrian navigation. The interface isn’t really designed for high-speed travel, and it lacks the real-time traffic updates, lane guidance, and complex mapping you need on the highway. You should probably stick to your phone’s GPS or your car’s built-in navigation system for driving directions.

While security is the obvious reason to use Audio Only mode, it has other benefits as well. Turning off the screen while driving can save battery when you really need it. Plus, it’s always good to take a break from excessive screens and notifications. And if you want to know more about Meta Display glasses, here is our full test.