Learn about AI-powered assistance, voice controls, visual recognition, photos, videos, memory tools, and companion app features on VIVE Eagle AI smart glasses, HTC's wearable AI smart glasses for everyday exploration, communication, and content capture.
VIVE Eagle combines AI-powered assistance, hands-free controls, media capture, and smart connectivity in a lightweight pair of AI smart glasses. Designed to work with the VIVE Connect mobile app, VIVE Eagle helps you interact with information, capture experiences, manage memories, and stay connected throughout the day.
Key Features at a Glance
AI-Powered Assistant
VIVE Eagle includes a built-in AI experience that can respond to voice commands, answer questions, help with daily tasks, and provide information about the world around you. Voice interactions are activated through a wake word or the customizable AI button.
With VIVE AI, you can:
- Ask questions and receive spoken responses
- Save information to memory for later recall
- Create reminders, notes, and calendar-related actions through supported phone assistant integrations
- Access follow-up conversations without repeatedly using the wake word when Follow-up mode is enabled
Visual AI Features
VIVE Eagle can analyze what you are looking at and provide helpful information through AI-powered visual assistance. Supported visual features include:
- Audio translation of printed text
- Reading text aloud
- Landmark identification
- Artwork recognition
- Plant identification
- Animal identification
- Scene descriptions
- Location information and reviews
These features can be accessed through voice commands or assigned directly to the AI button for quicker access.
Hands-Free Voice Commands
Many common actions can be performed using only your voice. Examples include:
- Taking photos
- Recording videos
- Starting voice recordings
- Saving memories
- Reading text aloud
- Translating text
- Asking about objects, places, or surroundings
- Controlling media playback
- Checking battery information
- Creating reminders and calendar events through supported integrations
Voice commands help you access information without reaching for your phone.
Photo and Video Capture
VIVE Eagle allows you to capture photos and videos from your point of view.
Capture methods include:
- Voice commands
- Dedicated capture button controls
Built-in privacy protections include a capture LED that indicates when photos or videos are being captured. Certain capture functions may be unavailable if privacy requirements are not met.
Captured media can later be imported into the VIVE Connect app for viewing, management, and sharing.
Voice Recording and AI Notes
VIVE Eagle can record voice notes, conversations, and meetings for later review.
Features include:
- Voice recording using voice commands
- Recording through the AI button
- Recording through the VIVE Connect app
- AI-powered transcription
- AI-generated summaries
- Sharing recordings, transcripts, and summaries
VIVE AI Notes can help organize important conversations by generating summaries that include key points and action items.
Memory and Recall
The built-in memory system helps you save and retrieve important information.
You can:
- Create memories using voice commands
- Add memories manually in VIVE Connect
- Search saved memories
- Edit or delete stored information
- Ask VIVE AI to recall previously saved information
This feature can be useful for remembering names, places, ideas, and personal notes.
Customizable AI Button
The AI button provides quick access to frequently used features.
You can customize button actions such as:
- Launching VIVE AI
- Starting voice recordings
- Translating text aloud
- Reading text aloud
- Identifying landmarks
- Identifying plants or animals
- Showing location reviews
- Running custom AI actions
- Activating your phone's assistant
Separate actions can be assigned to single-press and double-press gestures.
Open-Ear Audio
VIVE Eagle features built-in speakers that provide audio while helping you remain aware of your surroundings. The glasses support:
- Media playback
- AI responses
- Notifications
- Call audio
- Voice prompts and guidance
Touchpad controls allow you to adjust volume, control playback, and manage calls directly from the glasses.
Phone Calls and Notifications
When connected to a supported phone, VIVE Eagle can help manage communications.
Features include:
- Answering calls
- Rejecting calls
- Ending calls
- Caller name announcements
- Notification alerts
Caller name announcements require appropriate permissions and supported phone settings.
VIVE Connect Companion App
The VIVE Connect app serves as the management hub for VIVE Eagle.
Using the app, you can:
- Set up your glasses
- Pair and manage connections
- Configure AI settings
- Customize button behavior
- Import and manage media
- Manage memories and AI chats
- Update firmware
- Back up and restore data
- Locate misplaced glasses
- Configure automatic power settings
Media Management
VIVE Connect provides tools for organizing captured content.
Features include:
- Importing photos and videos
- Saving media to your phone
- Managing stored content
- Sharing media
- AI-assisted photo enhancement
- Configuring video duration settings
- Managing media import behavior
Privacy and Security
VIVE Eagle includes privacy-focused features designed to help protect personal information and provide transparency during use.
Features include:
- Capture LED indicators during photo and video capture
- Privacy controls for recordings
- Data backup and restore options
- Encryption and data protection measures
- User-controlled permissions through the companion app
Firmware Updates and Device Management
To help keep features current, VIVE Eagle supports firmware updates through VIVE Connect.
The companion app also provides tools for:
- Device setup and onboarding
- Connection management
- Factory reset
- Device location assistance
- Automatic backup configuration
- Troubleshooting and diagnostics