Which smart glasses can ByeLED actually service?
Ray-Ban Meta is the main use case — both Wayfarer-style and Headliner / Skyler variants. Oakley Meta HSTN and older Ray-Ban Stories are evaluated per unit because the indicator hardware differs. Snap Spectacles are not in scope. Send a photo before you pay anything.
Why the photo check matters more than it used to.
Meta has been actively responding to the modification market over the last twelve months. According to public reporting, recent batches of Ray-Ban Meta hardware have included: a brighter recording indicator (from approximately 1mm to 2mm of visible area), a switch from flashing to constant illumination during capture, and the addition of tampering detection that shuts the camera off if the LED appears to be obstructed or non-functional.
In practice, this means the difference between a unit from the original launch batch and a unit purchased recently can be significant. ByeLED runs a model-and-firmware check on every order before agreeing to any work — that is what the photo-first intake is for. For the current production batch, expect "send a photo first" to be the rule, not an exception.
If we cannot get a confident yes on your specific unit from the photo alone, we say so before you ship or drive over. There is never a "we'll figure it out when it gets here" answer on the bench.
If your model is borderline
- Send a photo of the right temple where the LED sits
- Include a photo of the inside of the frame, if you can
- Tell us when and where you bought the glasses
- Mention any recent firmware updates if you remember them
- We reply in writing — yes, no, or "let's confirm at intake"
Currently in scope.
Status here is the default starting position before the photo check. Some borderline models will move from "send photo first" to "supported" or "not supported" once we look at the specific unit.
How do I identify which Ray-Ban Meta model I have?
The cleanest way is a photo. Send a shot of the right temple where the recording light sits, plus the inside of the frame if you can — the model designation is sometimes printed there. We can identify the model from those photos.
What if I bought my glasses recently?
Then you are likely on the current production batch, which means the photo check is required before we commit. We are honest about whether tampering detection might affect the service for your specific unit.
Are Transitions / prescription lenses an issue?
The lens type does not change the modification, but it does change the handling care. Prescription lenses get extra padding instructions on mail-in orders. Mention it in your first email.
What if my model is "not supported"?
You find out at the photo stage, before you pay anything or ship anything. We do not take orders we cannot finish.
Will ByeLED expand to other smart glasses?
Possibly — the scope follows actual customer demand. If you are looking for service on a product not on the list, email and we will let you know whether it is on the roadmap.