Updated
Navigation on the display (walking, cycling, transit)
Shows a map and turn-by-turn directions in the Meta Ray-Ban Display lens; cycling and transit directions were added in Sept 2026.[1]
Meta Ray-Ban Display shows a map and turn-by-turn directions in its lens, so you can follow a route without holding your phone. Walking directions came first, launched by Meta as a beta in select cities. In September 2026 Meta added cycling directions and live transit departures, plus walking prompts that point to things you can see, such as a building, rather than street names. Coverage is wide in North America and city-by-city elsewhere. Screenless Meta glasses have a spoken version, audio walking directions.
Where it works
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| Glasses | US | UK | CA | AU | IN | DE | FR | IT | ES | JP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meta Ray-Ban Display[4] |
confirmed · maker says not available · not confirmed · announced · model not sold there
- Meta Ray-Ban Display: confirmed in 6 countries.
How it works
From the display home, swipe down and open Maps. You can use Dictation Search to say a place name, or browse nearby cafes, restaurants, parks and attractions on the map. Select a place, then Start. Arrows and distances appear in the lens; the Neural Band lets you swipe to the full map, and you can mute the spoken prompts or end the route from the same screen. You can also skip the menus and ask "Hey Meta" for directions. Meta's directions article asks you to give the Meta AI app location access set to always and precise, since the phone supplies the position. Step-by-step instructions are on how to get walking directions.
Turn it on
- Ask "Hey Meta, directions to [place]" or search from the Maps app on the glasses.
- Follow the heads-up arrows; swipe with the Neural Band to see the map.
Tips
- Check the city list before you travel. In several European countries Meta lists only certain cities, not the whole country.
- Mute audio prompts if you only want the visual arrows, for example in a quiet office.
- Keep the phone's location permission on precise; an approximate location makes turn timing unreliable.
Limits
- Walking navigation was launched as a beta in select cities, per Meta.
- Meta has not published a separate coverage list for cycling and transit directions.
- The phone does the positioning and data work, so it must stay connected and with you.
Questions people ask
Does Meta Ray-Ban Display have cycling directions?
Yes. Meta added turn-by-turn cycling directions and live transit departures to the display in September 2026.
Why is navigation limited to some cities?
Meta rolls the feature out by location and lists specific cities in some countries. Outside those areas the Maps option may not start a route.
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- Autocapture (Early Access)
- Be My Eyes
- Audio and video calls
- Conversation focus
- Messages shown on the display
- Garmin and Strava integration
- Hearing enhancement (FDA-cleared)
- Live AI
Sources
- Meta Ray-Ban Display FAQ (ray-ban.com US)(ray-ban.com, read 5 October 2026)
- Meta Ray-Ban Display: AI Glasses With an EMG Wristband(about.fb.com)
- New Features for Meta Ray-Ban Display(about.fb.com)
- How to get walking directions on AI glasses(meta.com, read 5 October 2026)
Last verified 5 October 2026 against the sources listed on this page.