Meta Launches Pilot Trade-In for Smart Glasses

Meta has launched a pilot trade-in program allowing customers to exchange compatible earbuds or older smart glasses for credits toward new Ray-Ban or Oakley Meta smart glasses, with the offer available exclusively through the company's website until December 31.

The program, which began on November 14, targets users looking to upgrade within Meta's wearables lineup. Eligible trade-ins include the first-generation Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, as well as select premium earbuds from competitors such as Apple's AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 3 and 4, Beats Powerbeats Pro 2, Studio Buds, and Fit Pro, and Samsung's Galaxy Buds 3, Buds 3 Pro, and Buds 3 FE. Devices must be in full working order and include their charging case. Credits vary by item and condition, reaching up to $113 for the first-generation Ray-Ban Meta glasses and approximately $70 for most earbuds, according to user reports and program details.

Purchases qualifying for the trade-in cover the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 1 and Gen 2 models, along with the Oakley Meta HSTN and Vanguard styles, which start at $379 for the second-generation Ray-Bans. The Ray-Ban Meta Display glasses, limited editions, and refurbished models are excluded. To...