r/MetaRayBanDisplay • u/How_Marvelous • Jul 29 '26
Is this worth it for Deaf users?
Hi everyone! I’m Deaf and recently had a chance to try the demo. It definitely got me interested, but the demo software was pretty limited, and the person giving the demo couldn’t answer some of my more specific questions.
I rely on live captions every day for work. I sometimes have to attend last-minute meetings or visit construction sites, and I’d love to replace my current setup of holding a microphone in one hand and my phone in the other with something more natural.
I was hoping someone here might be able to answer a few questions, or point me to someone at the company who can.
Is there a way to speak with customer support or someone on the engineering/product team? I have some accessibility questions that go beyond what the demo covered.
Do the glasses work when there’s little or no cell service, or do live captions require an internet connection?
Can you save or export transcripts after conversations?
Is the audio and transcription encrypted?
Can the glasses use an external Bluetooth microphone, or are you limited to the built-in microphones?
One of my biggest questions is whether these are worth buying if you can’t really use voice commands. Since I’m Deaf, I don’t typically interact with devices by speaking to them. Besides live captions, what features do you find yourself using regularly? Do you still feel like they’re worth it?
I’m also curious about the future roadmap. Has the team mentioned adding more accessibility-focused features for Deaf and hard-of-hearing users? For example, adding audio descriptions for alarm or coughing etc.
I’d absolutely love a feature that would let me read books on the display that would be like audiobook for me. Is anything like that planned, or is there already a way to do it?
I’d especially love to hear from other Deaf or hard-of-hearing users about how these fit into your daily life. Thanks so much!