Mentra Live
Smart glasses with a camera, speakers, microphones, and an open SDK for custom AI workflows. Designed for developers and enterprise deployments.
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About Mentra Live
Mentra Live is open-source smart glasses with a full SDK, camera, audio, and AI. Build and deploy custom apps for field work, inspections, remote support, and any hands-free workflow.
Deploy apps to your team and update them over the air.
At 43 grams, Mentra Live is light enough for all-day wear across shifts, field work, and real-world deployments. We built dozens of frame prototypes and spent thousands of hours to make sure these are smart glasses people actually keep on.
Mentra Live is a platform. It's designed to be powerfully customizable for your exact use case and deployment. Here's what teams are building with it:
AI copilots for technicians
Hands-free video calls
Delivery driver AI assistants
In the box
- • Glasses, charging case, Infinity Cable, microfiber cloth
Frame & Design
- • Weight: 43 grams
- • Matte black finish
- • 162mm L × 148mm W × 47mm H
- • Two buttons and touch swipe bar
Camera
- • 119° field of view, landscape orientation
- • HD 1080p videos
- • HD 3264 × 2448 images
Audio
- • Stereo speakers, 3 microphones
- • Voice commands and calls
Battery
- • 260 mAh (glasses), 2,200 mAh (case)
- • 12+ hours mixed use
- • Charge via Infinity Cable or charging case
OS & Connectivity
- • Runs MentraOS with full app and SDK support
- • WiFi + Bluetooth
- • Compatible with iOS 15.1+ and Android 12+
Returns & warranty
Full policyWe offer 30-day returns for eligible orders. The buyer is responsible for return shipping unless the product is defective.
If your item has a defect within 30 days of delivery, Mentra will pay return shipping and offer a refund after we review and confirm the issue.
Mentra Live includes a 1-year limited warranty for covered defects. For approved warranty claims, Mentra provides return shipping and a replacement.
Product & Features
What can Mentra Live do?
Mentra Live are smart glasses with an open-source SDK that lets you build and deploy apps in the real world. It features a camera, three microphones, stereo speakers, and an app store. It does not have a display. Out of the box: capture photos and video, make calls, listen to music, get live captions and translations, use AI note-taking, livestream, and run any app from the Mentra Miniapp Store.
What makes Mentra Live so unique?
Mentra Live is the only smart glasses with a full-featured open source SDK. Deploy your own apps on the MentraOS platform that is private and in your control, with on-prem deployment options.Mentra Live is also all-day wearable thanks to a lightweight, stylish frame, so your frontline workers can wear them for an entire shift.
Does Mentra Live have a display?
No. That's on purpose – lighter, longer-lasting, and more comfortable. Displays add weight and drain the battery. Mentra Lives are some of the lightest smart glasses on the market.
How long does the battery last?
We've optimized Mentra Live for long battery life. All-day wear: 10+ hours of mixed use | Music: 5+ hours | Live streaming: 40+ mins | Video recording: 1+ hours
Is Mentra Live waterproof?
You cannot swim with Mentra Lives, but they are fine for light rain, sweat, and everyday use. Don't wear them in heavy rain.
Can I use Mentra Live without internet?
Yes, you can take videos, photos, calls, listen to music, and more without internet.
What comes in the box?
Mentra Live glasses, charging case, infinity cable, microfiber cloth.
What is the Infinity Cable?
The Infinity Cable is a special cable that plugs into your glasses and lets you charge them while you wear them for infinite battery life. It's powered by a battery pack, your phone, or anything with USB-C.
Ordering & Shipping
How much does Mentra Live cost?
Mentra Live is $349, which includes glasses, charging case, and Infinity Cable. For bulk orders or pilot deployments, contact us here.
Which countries do you ship to?
We are currently only shipping within the United States, but more countries will gain access throughout 2026.
When will my order ship?
Ships in 1-3 days.
Software & Apps
What is MentraOS?
MentraOS is an open-source operating system (OS). It's the industry-leading OS, built for Even Realities, Vuzix, Mentra Live, and more. Open source means a product's design or source code is publicly accessible, allowing anyone to view, modify, and distribute it, fostering collaborative development and transparency.
How do I build apps for Mentra Live?
Mentra Live apps are powered by the Mentra Bluetooth SDK. Write your own Android or iOS app that connects directly to Mentra Live. Your app then has full control over the camera, speakers, microphone, touchpad, and buttons. That means you can build apps that work offline and don't rely on any Mentra-hosted cloud infrastructure. Checkout the Mentra Documentation to learn more.
Does Mentra Live work with iOS and Android?
Yes, through the Mentra app. Download it from the App Store or Google Play.
Does Mentra Live store my data?
MentraOS only stores your email address and the apps you have installed. Users can view all their data and delete all their data directly in the Mentra app.
Can developers build apps for Mentra Live and the Mentra Miniapp Store?
Yes. Mentra Live runs MentraOS, which is fully open source. You can build custom apps using the camera, microphones, speakers, and AI, and deploy them directly to your own devices, or through the Mentra Miniapp Store. Visit docs.mentraglass.com for documentation and getting started guides.
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