Smart glasses are quietly becoming part of some people's daily routines for checking notifications and making calls. But behind the wheel, that convenience turns into a distraction fast, especially with a built-in display. You don't have to take off your Meta Ray-Ban Display in the car—switch to Audio Only mode. The display turns off completely, almost like regular Meta Ray-Ban AI glasses, while hands-free audio for calls and quick voice commands remains.

The Meta AI app's Driving Detection feature handles it automatically. Its internal sensors detect when you're in a moving vehicle, then disable the display; it turns back on when you step out. Open the Meta AI app, go to Settings, select your glasses and tap Device Settings. Turn on Audio Only and toggle Driving Detection to active. The app may request special permission because it needs access to your phone's sensors. You can also say, "Hey Meta, turn on/off audio only."

Meta Display glasses currently support pedestrian navigation only, not real-time driving directions. The interface lacks traffic updates, lane guidance and complex highway mapping. Use your phone's GPS or car navigation instead. Audio Only mode also saves battery and reduces screen notifications.