Google opens pre-orders for Gemini intelligent eyewear collections

Google opened pre-orders on 12 November 2026 for its intelligent eyewear collections powered by Gemini, one day after rolling out Gemini Live on Apple CarPlay, in partnership with Samsung and eyewear brands Gentle Monster and Warby Parker (including optional prescription lenses ordered on partner product pages). Wearers trigger assistance hands-free with the wake phrase “Hey Gemini” or via discreet taps and swipes on the frame, while the glasses remain in local standby until activated.

Camera hardware, live translation and Guided Vision

Each frame integrates an ultra-wide 12 MP camera with real-time HDR stabilisation capable of recording straightened 3K video, paired with open-ear directional speakers and beamforming microphones. Beyond hands-free capture and live point-of-view video sharing inside Google Meet calls, Look and Ask handles visual recognition and cross-retailer price checks, Google Maps delivers turn-by-turn walking audio, and Google Translate runs spoken and visual translation across more than 70 languages while isolating a speaker’s voice in noisy environments. A Guided Vision accessibility mode reads mail and appliance displays aloud and narrates room layouts.

Battery, phone compatibility and privacy controls

The frames run up to 9 hours on a mixed-use charge, reach 60% inside their charging case in roughly 30 minutes, and carry IPX4 splash resistance. Privacy hardware includes a physical power-off switch plus inner and outer LEDs that automatically halt photo or video capture if the outer indicator light is covered, and camera visuals from Gemini sessions are excluded from Gemini History, model training and ad targeting. Use requires an 18+ US or South Korean Google account paired over Bluetooth with a Pixel 7 or newer (Android 17 September 2026+), Samsung Galaxy S or Z phone (UI 9.0+), or iPhone 13 or newer (6 GB RAM, iOS 26.6+). Google did not publish unified retail pricing or shipping dates on glasses.google.