Learn how privacy, encryption, permissions, and visual privacy indicators help protect your data on VIVE Eagle AI smart glasses and the VIVE Connect app.
VIVE Eagle is designed to help you stay connected and use AI-powered features while maintaining control over your personal information. The device includes privacy-focused controls, data protection measures, and visible indicators that help you understand when certain features are active.
Privacy and Security at a Glance
VIVE Eagle includes privacy and security protections that help safeguard your information on both the glasses and the VIVE Connect app. Data is protected with encryption, and HTC states that your identity cannot be accessed or traced by third-party AI providers.
Key privacy and security features include:
- Data encryption for information stored and used by VIVE Eagle and the VIVE Connect app.
- User control over personal data and account-related information.
- Privacy protections designed to prevent third-party AI providers from accessing or tracing your identity.
- Permission management during setup so you can review and grant required access.
- Visible indicators that help show when camera or AI-related functions are active.
Review Privacy Information During Setup
When setting up VIVE Eagle for the first time using VIVE Connect, you will be asked to review and accept the Terms and License Agreement as well as the Privacy Policy before continuing.
During onboarding:
- Review the Terms and License Agreement and Privacy Policy.
- Sign in with, or create, an HTC account.
- Review the privacy information presented during setup.
- Read the permissions required by VIVE Eagle and VIVE Connect.
- Grant the permissions needed for supported features.
At the end of setup, you can also choose whether to share AI queries anonymously.
Permission-Based Access
Many VIVE Eagle features rely on permissions that are granted during setup. VIVE Connect explains the permissions required by the glasses and companion app before those permissions are granted.
Permissions help enable features such as:
- AI-powered interactions
- Voice recognition and wake word functionality
- Device pairing and connectivity
- Media-related features supported by the device and app
If a feature requires access to specific information or capabilities, review the permission request carefully before approving it.
Camera Privacy Indicators
VIVE Eagle includes a dedicated Capture LED as part of its hardware design. This visible indicator helps provide awareness when camera-related activities occur.
The device also uses status LED notifications for activities such as:
- Capturing a photo
- Recording a video
- AI listening mode
- Incoming calls
- Device notifications
These indicators provide visual feedback about the current activity of the glasses.
Voice and AI Privacy
VIVE Eagle supports AI-powered voice interactions, including the "Hey VIVE" wake word and voice-command features. During setup, you are guided through voice training so the device can recognize your voice for wake word activation.
Privacy-related AI controls include:
- Reviewing the Privacy Policy during onboarding.
- Choosing whether to share AI queries anonymously.
- Protections designed to prevent third-party AI providers from accessing or tracing your identity.
Managing Your Data
VIVE Eagle and VIVE Connect provide features for managing content created on the device, including:
- Memos
- Voice recordings
- AI chats
- Photos
- Videos
- Cloud backup and restore features
Regularly reviewing and managing your stored content can help you maintain control over the information associated with your account.
Privacy Best Practices
For the best privacy and security experience:
- Keep VIVE Eagle firmware updated to receive the latest improvements and enhancements.
- Review permissions before granting access to features.
- Read privacy notices presented during setup and onboarding.
- Be aware of visual indicators when using camera and AI features.
- Regularly review and manage your saved media, recordings, chats, and memos.