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The Smart Choice: A Guide to Smart Glasses and Sunglasses

Smart sunglasses and glasses are not just a trend, they're a testament to the relentless progress of technology. Eyewear, like many technological advancements over the ages, has continued to make leaps and bounds from one century to the next.

Longhi Lavinia

Longhi Lavinia

Demand Planning Manager
Lenses & Features
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The Smart Choice: A Guide to Smart Glasses and Sunglasses

Eyewear, like many technological advancements over the ages, has continued to make leaps and bounds from one century to the next. From the polished crystals that were once used to block out the sun in ancient Egypt and Rome and the handheld magnifying lenses first introduced in 13th century Italy all the way to lightweight titanium frames and anti-reflective coating, the evolution of eyewear has mainly focused on functionality and style—until now. 

Blessed with the ingenuity of those who came before us, the most inventive thinkers of today are now pairing functionality and style with technology, making our lives more convenient than ever before. And this is all thanks to the much-anticipated release of smart glasses and sunglasses on the market.

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Longhi Lavinia

Longhi Lavinia

Demand Planning Manager

Demand Planning Manager in eyewear, skilled in balancing supply and demand and forecasting upcoming trends.

What Are Smart Glasses and Sunglasses

So how exactly do smart glasses and sunglasses mark the next dramatic shift in the evolution of eyewear? It’s all about what they offer the savvy consumer, in other words, you. 

What are smart glasses and what do smart glasses do? Similar to traditional types of eyewear, smart eyewear enhances vision, but it also provides connectivity to the wearer. While wearing a pair for yourself, you’ll notice that your entire interaction with the surrounding environment changes. 

Exploring Key Features of Smart Glasses

There are so many incredible features to put to full use once you purchase a new pair of smart eyewear. Many smart glasses feature health-tracking capabilities, seamlessly integrating self-care into your daily routine. With other key features like a built-in camera, audio, touch controls, voice commands, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi, you stay connected no matter where your day takes you. 

Of course, like all consumer products, the name brand does matter. Carrera’s Amazon smart glasses offer an unmatched experience for wearers. This is thanks to several of our advanced features, such as hands-free control, music playback, call handling, and smart home device management. Carrera smart eyewear also ensures your privacy with features like microphone control.

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Wondering how our lenses stack up against others on the market?

Carerra eyewear is built with lens technology that helps our brand stand out among the rest. With our proprietary anti-reflective coating and UV400 protection, eye defense for the wearer has been well planned out by our design team. 

Carrera also offers multiple upgrades to choose from, like polarized, gradient, and blue light filtering options. And to support your active lifestyle, each pair of Carerra smart glasses and sunglasses comes with built-in IPX4 water and sweat resistance.

Pros and Cons of Using Smart Glasses and Sunglasses

As with any product on the market, there are always plusses and minuses to each item that you purchase.

The pros of wearing smart glasses include:

  • Hands-free operation
  • An elevated user experience
  • Increased efficiency
  • Enhanced communication

The cons of smart glasses technology include:

  • Privacy concerns
  • Increased cost
  • Battery life
  • Design and comfort

To address these obvious drawbacks, Carerra has put privacy controls, battery efficiency, and comfort at the forefront of our very intentional design.

How to Choose the Perfect Smart Glasses and Sunglasses for Your Needs

The next question on many people’s minds is how to find the right pair of smart eyewear for you. To answer this question, consider your current lifestyle.

Think about things like:

  • Your needs on a daily basis
  • Features that make your glasses and sunglasses feel the most comfortable for you
  • Compatibility with other devices you already own
  • The style you find most aesthetically pleasing

Still not sure which pair is right for you? Keep your more specific needs in mind. Are you more focused on accessing health features, connectivity, or style?