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Meta rolls out FDA-cleared hearing enhancement for smart glasses at $150

The feature targets users with mild to moderate hearing loss and will be available through Meta One subscription or one-time purchase.

What to know

  • Meta announced an FDA-cleared Hearing Enhancement feature for supported Meta Glasses, priced at $149 one-time or included in Meta One subscription.
  • The feature targets users with mild to moderate hearing loss and requires no prescription; users can set it up at home and control it via voice command.
  • The software is eligible for HSA/FSA reimbursement and will roll out to supported Meta Glasses (excluding Ray-Ban models initially) later in 2026.

“This new feature is designed specifically for users with mild to moderate hearing loss who may normally use a hearing aid.”

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Meta rolls out FDA-cleared hearing enhancement for smart glasses at $150
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    Feature described as comparable to AirPods Pro hearing aid mode

    Mark Gurman characterized the new Meta Glasses feature as offering an 'AirPods Pro-like FDA cleared hearing aid mode,' drawing a comparison to Apple's hearing aid functionality and confirming the $150 pricing or Meta One subscription inclusion.

    “The glasses get an AirPods Pro-like FDA cleared hearing aid mode. Meta is charging $150 for the feature or it'll be included in a Meta One subscription.”
    — @markgurman
    • Techmeme@techhub.social

      Meta adds an FDA-cleared hearing enhancement feature to supported Meta Glasses for Meta One subscribers or a one-time cost of $149, rolling out later this year (Cheyenne MacDonald/Engadget) https://www. engadget.com/2267211/meta-brin gs-fda-cleared-hearing-enhancement-to-its-smart-glasses/ http://www. techmeme.com/260923/p49#a26092 3p49

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    • The glasses get an AirPods Pro-like FDA cleared hearing aid mode. Meta is charging $150 for the feature or it'll be included in a Meta One subscription.

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    Meta announces Hearing Enhancement feature for smart glasses

    During Meta Connect, Meta announced it is rolling out Hearing Enhancement to supported Meta Glasses later this year. The FDA-cleared feature targets users with mild to moderate hearing loss and will be available for $149 one-time or as part of a Meta One subscription, with a 30-day free trial option.

    “The software has been cleared by the FDA and is eligible for HSA/FSA reimbursement, though you'd have to sort that out with your insurance carrier. It doesn't require a prescription and users can set it up at home.”
    — Meta
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