Smart Glasses & Audio Glasses FAQs — Every Question, Answered

Glasses with technology built into the frame — speakers, microphones and an AI assistant — so you can listen, take calls and get help hands-free. Sidequest makes audio-first smart glasses: all the smarts, no camera.

Glasses with small open-ear speakers built into the temples. You hear music, podcasts and calls clearly while your ears stay open to the world — no earbuds needed.

Open-ear audio for music and calls, a hands-free AI assistant, and live translation across 88+ languages — controlled by touch or voice while your phone stays in your pocket.

No — on purpose. No camera means a lighter frame, better battery life, and glasses that are welcome in gyms, offices, schools and anywhere camera glasses aren't.

Sidequest glasses don't. Pair them with your phone over Bluetooth and you're set.

They pair with your phone via Bluetooth. Speakers and microphones sit in the temples, and you control everything with touch gestures on the frame or your voice.

The directional open-ear speakers aim sound at your ears. At normal volume in a typical environment, the person next to you hears little to nothing.

Different by design. Earbuds seal your ears; open-ear audio keeps you aware of traffic, colleagues and conversation. For everyday listening, calls and podcasts, most people stop noticing the difference — and love hearing the world again.

Yes — built-in microphones handle calls hands-free, and callers hear you clearly.

No. The microphones are used for your calls and when you activate the assistant. And with no camera, there's nothing pointed at the room.

Around 7 hours of continuous playback, up to 10 days on standby, and a fast charge takes about 2 hours.

Yes — both, over standard Bluetooth.

The assistant translates conversations across 88+ languages in near real-time — brilliant for travel, multilingual family, and international work.

Sport models are sweat-resistant and handle workouts and light rain. They're not for swimming or showering.

Yes. Sidequest optical frames can be fitted with your script by our partner optometrists at Eye Philosophy in Williamstown and Doncaster, Melbourne — or by your local optometrist.

Yes — sun lenses are UV400 rated, which matters in Australian sun.

Yes — optical models like Mason Optical and Reese Optical wear like everyday glasses.

In most frames, yes — our partner clinics can advise on lens replacement, tints and prescriptions. Ask at a fitting.

That's their biggest advantage: unlike earbuds, your ears stay open to traffic, bells and voices. The Pro Apex adds a sport shield and secure wrap fit.

Yes — sweat-resistant sport frames stay put, and you keep situational awareness on shared paths and gym floors.

Absolutely. Clear-lens frames take your calls and read notifications aloud while you keep typing — no headset hair, no sealed ears.

Open-ear audio keeps your ears open to sirens, horns and traffic — a key reason drivers choose them over earbuds. Always follow your local road rules.

Yes — Pro Kids Ollie gives kids audio stories and hands-free fun with ears open and no screens.

Yes — that's the point. From oversized fashion frames to aviators, rimless and sport shields, nobody knows they're smart until you tell them.

Comparable to regular quality frames — the sport shield is around 38 g. No camera means no extra weight.

Free shipping Australia-wide, typically within 4 business days. Free international delivery typically within 20 business days.

30-day returns. If they don't suit you, send them back.

Yes — a 12-month Australian warranty on every pair.

Yes — Afterpay, Apple Pay and Google Pay are all accepted.

Yes — book a free fitting at Eye Philosophy in Williamstown or Doncaster, Melbourne, and get a $50 credit toward your pair. Book here.

Eye Philosophy Doncaster — 700 Doncaster Road, Doncaster VIC 3108. Eye Philosophy Williamstown — 28 Douglas Parade, Williamstown VIC 3016. Details and booking.