TechnologyMeta announces FDA-cleared hearing enhancement for supported smart glasses
Engadget reports the feature is designed for mild to moderate hearing loss and will cost $149 or require a Meta One subscription. Ray-Ban models won't be supported initially.
TLDR
Engadget reported on September 23, 2026, that Meta plans to roll out Hearing Enhancement to supported glasses later that year, initially excluding Ray-Ban models. The FDA-cleared software is designed for people with mild to moderate hearing loss. Access will be included with Meta One or available for a one-time $149 payment, with a 30-day free trial. No prescription is required; users can set it up at home and turn it on or off with voice commands.
Combined views
—
First seen 15h ago
Meta announces FDA-cleared hearing enhancement for supported smart glasses
Engadget reports the feature is designed for mild to moderate hearing loss and will cost $149 or require a Meta One subscription. Ray-Ban models won't be supported initially.
TLDR
Engadget reported on September 23, 2026, that Meta plans to roll out Hearing Enhancement to supported glasses later that year, initially excluding Ray-Ban models. The FDA-cleared software is designed for people with mild to moderate hearing loss. Access will be included with Meta One or available for a one-time $149 payment, with a 30-day free trial. No prescription is required; users can set it up at home and turn it on or off with voice commands.