Solos Releases Lighter Smart Glasses Without a Camera

Solos has announced the AirGo A6, smart glasses that use voice commands and artificial intelligence but have no camera built in. The glasses weigh about 19 grams — roughly half the weight of the previous model, the AirGo A5, which weighs 36 to 40 grams depending on the frame style, according to The Verge. The company has not yet announced the final price or release date.

The weight savings came from redesigning the arms of the glasses. Solos made the housing that holds the speakers, battery, and electronics much thinner. That's where most of the weight sits in glasses like these. The A6 still works with prescription lenses and comes in several styles, including frames made of clear plastic that let you see the electronics inside instead of hiding them.

What the A6 Can Do

You speak to the AI assistant and it answers questions, translates what people are saying in real time, and sets calendar reminders. The glasses play audio through small speakers positioned behind your ears, so you can still hear what's happening around you — similar to how open-ear earbuds work. This approach lets Solos stick with its focus on voice and audio rather than making you look at a screen.

The lack of a camera is the key decision here. It separates the A6 from Solos's other new model, the AirGo V2, which has a 16-megapixel camera and can record video and live-stream, according to Solos. The A6 isn't replacing the V2; instead, it sits alongside it as a choice for people who want the AI assistant and audio features but don't want to wear a camera in public.

Privacy Matters to This Market

Solos is also selling privacy add-ons for the V2: you can buy see-through replacement arms without a camera for $39, or a detachable privacy shield that covers the camera for $49. Both items are also sold together in a $79 bundle. These accessories show that the company sees privacy as important to its customers.

The bigger picture is that the smart glasses market has been trying to figure out whether a camera is actually necessary. Cameras on glasses have caused friction — people worry about being recorded without permission, venues have banned them, and many people feel uneasy around an always-on device pointing at eye level in public. A camera-less model sidesteps all of that while still delivering what many people actually want from smart glasses: hands-free voice control, translation, calendar features, and the ability to hear music or take calls without blocking your ears.

At 19 grams, the A6 is light enough to feel like regular eyewear rather than a piece of electronics you're wearing. That matters more in real life than any spec sheet shows — all-day comfort is a real concern. The transparent frames, which let you see the internal parts rather than hide them, are an interesting design choice for a privacy-focused product. It sends a message that there's nothing hidden, even if it doesn't look as polished as frames designed to look like regular glasses.

Companies that sell to businesses and organizations have shown steady interest in AI glasses for translation and reminders without recording. A lighter, camera-free option removes one of the main complaints they've raised when testing these devices. Solos now has two versions — one focused on privacy and one packed with features — which lets the company sell to both kinds of customers while the market is still figuring out what people actually prefer.

Solos has not yet said when it will announce the final price, exact release date, or which countries will get the AirGo A6.