How to Use Meta Display Glasses While Driving with Audio‑Only Mode

Smart glasses have slipped into everyday life for many of us—checking a message, answering a call, all without digging out the phone. Yet, once you sit behind the wheel, that convenience can quickly become a hazard, especially if the glasses are still projecting a bright display.

Fortunately, Meta’s Ray‑Ban Display glasses include an "Audio Only" mode that essentially turns the screen off while keeping the microphone and speaker alive. Think of it as swapping your AR eyewear for a regular pair of Bluetooth earbuds the moment you start driving.

Setting it up is surprisingly painless. Open the Meta AI app on your phone, tap Settings, pick your glasses, then go to Device Settings. Flip the Audio Only switch on and enable Driving Detection. Once activated, the glasses use built‑in motion sensors to figure out when you’re in a moving vehicle. As soon as they sense motion, the display blacks out automatically.

If you prefer to control things yourself, you can always say, “Hey Meta, turn on audio only,” and the screen will shut down on command. When you step out of the car, the glasses notice the motion has stopped and the display flickers back on, ready for your next glance at a notification.

It’s worth noting that Meta’s glasses aren’t built for real‑time driving navigation. The navigation feature they do have is pedestrian‑focused, lacking lane guidance, traffic alerts, and the split‑second updates you need on highways. For actual turn‑by‑turn directions, stick with your phone’s GPS or the car’s built‑in system.

Beyond safety, there are a couple of bonus perks. With the screen off, battery life stretches a bit longer—handy for those long commutes. And, honestly, giving your eyes a break from screens feels nice after a day of staring at a dashboard.

So, if you’re keen on keeping your Meta Display glasses on while you drive, just enable Audio Only with Driving Detection and let the glasses do the heavy lifting. You’ll stay connected, stay safe, and keep the battery humming.