Learn about the hardware components, buttons, sensors, cameras, microphones, speakers, charging connector, and status indicators used on VIVE Eagle AI smart glasses and how each part supports daily operation and AI-powered features.
Before using your VIVE Eagle, it's helpful to become familiar with the device's physical components and controls. Understanding where each component is located and what it does can help you get the most from your smart glasses and make everyday tasks easier.
Overview
VIVE Eagle combines AI-powered assistance, hands-free media capture, open-ear audio, voice interaction, and mobile connectivity in a lightweight smart glasses design. Several built-in hardware components work together to provide these capabilities.
The main hardware components include:
- AI button (Power button)
- Capture button
- Touchpad
- Camera
- Microphones
- Speakers
- Status LED
- Capture LED
- Charging connector
AI Button (Power Button)
The AI button is located on the left temple of the glasses. It serves as both the power button and a customizable shortcut button.
You can use the AI button to:
- Turn the glasses on and off
- Confirm pairing during setup
- Launch or interact with VIVE AI
- Start customized actions configured through the VIVE Connect app
- Trigger voice recording and other assigned functions depending on your settings
Because this button is frequently used for AI-related features, it provides quick access to many of the glasses' smart capabilities.
Capture Button
The capture button is located on the right temple of the glasses. It provides direct control over photo and video capture without requiring voice commands.
You can use the capture button to:
- Take photos with a single press
- Start video recording with a long press
- Stop an active video recording
- Perform certain recovery or service procedures when instructed by support documentation
The capture button allows you to quickly save moments from your perspective while wearing the glasses.
Touchpad
The touchpad is built into the side of the glasses and supports tap and swipe gestures. It allows you to control various functions without reaching for your phone.
Depending on the context, the touchpad can be used to:
Media Playback Controls
- Tap once to play or pause media
- Double tap to skip to the next track
- Triple tap to return to the previous track
- Swipe forward to increase volume
- Swipe backward to decrease volume
Call Controls
- Tap once to answer a call
- Double tap to reject or end a call
- Swipe gestures to adjust volume during calls
AI Controls
- Tap to stop an active AI response
- Manage follow-up AI interactions in supported scenarios
Camera
The integrated camera enables visual AI experiences and hands-free media capture.
The camera is used for:
- Taking photos
- Recording videos
- Visual translation
- Reading text aloud
- Identifying objects, landmarks, plants, animals, and artwork
- Scene description and AI-assisted visual recognition features
For best results, subjects should be well lit and positioned within the camera's field of view.
Microphone System
VIVE Eagle includes multiple microphones positioned around the glasses to capture your voice and surrounding audio.
The microphones support:
- Voice commands
- Wake word detection
- AI conversations
- Voice recordings
- Call audio
- Voice note and meeting recording features
The multi-microphone design helps improve audio pickup and voice recognition performance during daily use.
Speakers
VIVE Eagle features integrated open-ear speakers that provide audio without blocking environmental awareness.
The speakers are used for:
- AI responses
- Media playback
- Phone calls
- System prompts and notifications
- Voice-guided interactions
The glasses are designed to deliver audio while allowing you to remain aware of your surroundings.
Status LED
The status LED is located on the inner right side of the glasses and provides visual feedback about system status.
The LED can indicate:
Power and System Status
- Powering on
- Ready to use
- Powering off
- Firmware updates
- Factory reset activity
Pairing and Connection Status
- Pairing mode
- Connected state
- Device search activity
- Connection failures
- Low-battery connection issues
Battery and Charging Status
- Charging
- Fully charged
- Low battery
- Charging errors
Activity and Notifications
- New notifications
- Incoming calls
- AI listening mode
- Video recording
- Captured photos
- Overheating warnings
- System errors
Understanding the status LED can help you quickly determine what the glasses are doing without opening the companion app.
Capture LED
The capture LED is an important privacy feature located near the camera.
When you take photos or record videos, the capture LED provides a visual indication to people nearby that media capture is occurring. The glasses are designed to prevent photo and video capture if the capture LED is covered.
This feature helps support transparent and responsible use of camera functions in public spaces.
Charging Connector
The charging connector is located on the left temple of the glasses and works with the included charging cable.
Key characteristics include:
- Magnetic attachment design
- Reversible connection
- Compatible with USB chargers supplying at least 4.5 watts of power
- Supports convenient daily charging without complicated alignment
How the Components Work Together
The hardware components in VIVE Eagle are designed to work as a unified system. The camera captures visual information, microphones capture voice input, the AI button and touchpad provide controls, speakers deliver responses, and LEDs communicate device status. Together, these components enable hands-free AI assistance, media capture, communication, and everyday smart glasses experiences.