# Meta's smart glasses will now disable the camera if you tamper with the privacy light

> What you need to know - Meta is rolling out a mandatory update that disables the camera entirely if the glasses' privacy light is tampered with or covered.

- **Source:** [Androidcentral](https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/meta/metas-smart-glasses-will-finally-shut-off-the-camera-if-you-try-to-hide-youre-recording?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a4e6a06417064d6d2640427)
- **Published:** 2026-07-08
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #ai #android
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a4e6a06417064d6d2640427

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