FAQs

The M400 and M4000's external battery has three status LED that will indicate the remaining capacity of the battery.

While in use, the button on the battery pod may be pressed to enable the lights. They will indicate the capacity based on the breakdown below:

• 3 LEDs: Remaining capacity >90%
• 2 LEDs: Remaining capacity >33%
• 1 LED: Remaining capacity >10%
• Blinking: Remaining capacity <10%
• Off: 0%

While charging, the blinking LED will indicate to what level the battery is charging to based on the list above.

In order to install an app with a paid subscription onto your device you will need an app store account with your device registered to that account. If that is already setup you will just need to purchase the subscription using that account and the application will automatically download and install onto your device. Please see the Following PDF for more detailed instructions:

Vuzix M-Series Subscription Install Guide

If your display has been damaged, please follow this instruction document to replace it with a spare waveguide display: M4000_Waveguide_Replacement_Instructions.pdf

Yes, there is a system setting found in Settings > System > Languages & input called Invert Touchpad X Axis that will allow you to select which way you would like the x axis to react.

For most users, the simplest way to connect the M-Series Smart Glasses to a WiFi network is by generating a QR code using your computer or smartphone and scanning it on your device. Vuzix provides a browser-based tool to generate such a QR code on https://www.vuzix.com/wifiQR. To maintain your security, this tool generates the QR code locally within your browser. The tool does not transmit your SSID or password to our servers.

Once you have a QR code, open the Scanner application located on the M-Series Smart Glasses main launcher, scan the QR code, and click the "Connect To Network" button.  

If scanning a QR code does not meet your needs, you can manually view and connect to networks.

Open the Settings application and then select Network & Internet > Wi-Fi. Enable the WiFi by toggling Off to On. The device will then scan for available networks. Scroll down to the network you want to connect to and select it. A standard Android keyboard will come up if the network is password protected. Use this keyboard to enter the password. The touchpad and buttons can be used to navigate the keyboard.

Advanced WiFi settings can be accessed by scrolling down to the bottom and selecting Wi-Fi preferences, then selecting Advanced. This will show you your WiFi MAC and IP address, as well as allow you to modify other advanced settings such as installing certificates.

Vuzix View its an official Vuzix product that allow you to view and control your Vuzix Devices from your PC or Mac.

As a Vuzix Product it has been tested and signed as an application from Vuzix Corporation.

But depending on the level of security your MacOS has enabled, the OS might report the app is not secure.

To allow the application to run follow the steps below that are recommended by Apple.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202491

For ease of use, the M-Series Smart Glasses offer multiple modes of interaction, including buttons, touchpad, and voice commands.

For details on M-Series Smart Glasses button behavior, refer to the M-Series Smart Glasses Quick Start Guide, available here.

The M-Series Smart Glasses advanced touchpad allows navigation through the interface using single finger swipes (up/down/left/right) in addition to a full set of advanced gestures. For a full list of gestures, refer to the M400 Smart Glasses Quick Start Guide linked above.

For details on voice commands in the M-Series Smart Glasses, refer to the article covering voice interaction here.

Yes, the M-Series Smart Glasses Speech Recognition engine includes a set of basic navigation and control commands by default. These commands are globally accessible on the M-Series Smart Glasses while the recognizer is enabled.

To enable, go to the Speech Recognition menu located under Settings > System > Languages & input, and toggle the “Vuzix Speech Recognition” option. From this screen, you can also modify the sensitivity and timeout settings of the Speech Recognition engine. Sensitivity will adjust the amount of accuracy required by the recognizer when listening for a phrase, and timeout will adjust how long the recognizer will continue listening for commands after the keyword or the last voice command is issued. By default, the timeout is 15 seconds. Setting the timeout slider to the maximum value will set the timeout to an unlimited value, though it is important to keep in mind this will increase battery usage by the recognizer.

To issue voice commands, you must first speak the “Hello Vuzix” keyword to trigger the listener which will remain active for the timeout duration. Issuing additional commands will reset this timeout.

To see a full list of commands, navigate to Settings > System > Languages & input > Speech Recognition > Speech Commands List, or if speech recognition is enabled, say "Hello Vuzix, Speech commands."

The easiest way to install applications on the M-Series Smart Glasses is to connect the device to Wi-Fi and manage the applications from the Vuzix App Store. Once you have a valid account, simply click on My Account then My Devices and follow the instructions to register your device to your account. Applications can then be selected and pushed to your device.

Applications not available on the Vuzix App Store can also be installed. They must be downloaded from 3rd party sites and can then be pushed to the device by following the procedure here.

Once configured, applications should install to the device automatically. There are a few possible reasons why this might not occur.

Network Connectivity

Before troubleshooting the App Store connection, please verify the M-Series Glasses have an active Wi-Fi connection to the public internet.  

Device Configuration 

The most common reason for applications not updating is the M-Series device is configured with communication to the Vuzix App Store disabled. To check this from the M-Series, navigate to Settings > Apps & notifications > Vuzix App Store. The App Store toggle switch must be enabled in order to communicate.

Once the App Store is toggled, it may fail with the error “App Store connection refused. Is this device properly registered on the app store?” The switch will again appear in the off position. To correct this, follow the Linking to App Store Account section below, then repeat this configuration step.

Once enabling the App Store is successful, please be sure the M-Series device is configured to Run Actions Automatically. This will keep the device synchronized with the latest updates from the Vuzix App Store, preventing future problems.

The M-Series device will begin downloading and installing any applications that are out of date.

Linking to App Store Account

If the device configuration did not solve the problem, the last step is to verify the device status within the Vuzix App Store.

Determine the serial number of your M-Series device before continuing. The serial number is printed on the outside plastic of the M-Series device. Please read this from the main M-Series unit, not the battery. It may be easier to read the serial number on the M-Series screen than on the plastic. This is done by navigating to Settings > System > About Glasses > Status and scrolling down until the serial number is displayed.

From a computer, visit the Vuzix App Store from the Vuzix homepage. Select My Account from the top of the App Store page. Select My Device from the navigation bar on the left.

If the serial number of your M-Series is not shown, click the Add New Device button, and follow the instructions. If the device serial number is already showing up under My Devices, press the Refresh button (circular arrows) to allow the device to reconnect.

If any errors occur during this process, please contact Technical Support.  

The preferred method of updating your M-Series Smart Glasses is via the included OTA (Over The Air) update mechanism, which will require the M-Series Smart Glasses to be connected to a stable WiFi network with internet access.

Make sure your M-Series Smart Glasses are plugged into a 1.5 amp USB power source.

1. Open the Settings application, navigate down and select the System option.
2. Select the "OTA System Update" option second from the bottom of the list.
3. Select the "Check Server for Updates" option.
4. If an update is available, select "Update Now".
5. Wait on that screen while the update is downloaded. This may take several minutes.
6. Select "Verify and install" to apply the system update. Do not power off or interrupt the M-Series Smart Glasses!
7. The M-Series Smart Glasses will automatically process the update and reboot. Your update is complete.

Contact Vuzix Technical Support for assistance.

The settings for the M-Series Smart Glasses OTA update notifications mechanism can be found in the Settings application under System > OTA System Update > OTA Monitor Action. This feature has four modes, each will be described below;

Disabled - This option will fully disable the notifications mechanism, preventing the M-Series Smart Glasses from proactively contacting our OTA server to check for updates.

Notify Only- This option will check for updates any time the M-Series Smart Glasses are powered on and connected to a network with internet connectivity, and will only show a notification icon in the notification drawer.

Notify and Alert Once- This option will check for updates any time the M-Series Smart Glasses are powered on and connected to a network with internet connectivity, and will show a notification icon in the notification drawer as well as displaying a pop-up notification to inform the user that an update is available. This pop-up has two options, to dismiss the notification or initiate an update. The pop-up notification will display only once per power cycle of the M-Series Smart Glasses.

Notify and Alert Periodically - This option will function the same as the above, but will display the pop-up notification once per power cycle or once per every 12 hours, whichever comes first.

In order to transfer files from the M400 and M4000 Smart Glasses via USB, you will first need to change the USB mode in Settings. This can be accessed in Settings > Connected Devices > USB to bring up the menu. From there, select the mode for "Transfer files".

Once enabled, you will be able to navigate the file system on the M400 and M4000 Smart Glasses when plugged into a computer via USB. It will appear as a standard USB storage device.

Please note that 'Transfer files' mode will remain enabled only during the current USB session. If you disconnect the M400 and M4000 Smart Glasses from your PC or reboot the device, you will need to re-enable this mode. This is by design and is standard Android behavior for security reasons.

No, the M-Series Smart Glasses do not support the Play Store or other Google Mobile Services (GMS) not covered by the Android Open Source license.

Vuzix hosts an alternative App Store that supports content developed specifically for the M-Series Smart Glasses.

For information on developing applications intended to run on the M-Series Smart Glasses, please register as a developer on our site and reference the available documentation.

If you have any questions relating to development on the M-Series Smart Glasses, please contact Vuzix Technical Support.

Normally, applications are installed from our App Store as described here. However, if you have downloaded an .apk file to your computer, you can install it via a USB connection. There are a few mechanisms for this.

Without Additional Software

1. Disconnect the battery from the M400 or M4000.
2. Insert a USB-C cable between a USB-C port on the computer and the M400 or M4000. If USB-C is unavailable on the computer, a USB-3.1 high-power port can be used with a USB-A to USB-C cable (standard USB ports on the computer do not supply sufficient power and cannot be used).
3. On the M400 or M4000, open Settings > Connected Devices > USB and change the mode to "Transfer Files". The Vuzix M400 or M4000 should appear as a device on your computer.
4. Use your Windows File Explorer or macOS Finder to copy the .apk file to the virtual SD Card of the device.
5. On the M400 or M4000, open the 'Files' application and locate the file you copied.
6. Highlight the .apk file and click it to install.

Using Vuzix View Application

1. Download Vuzix View for Mac or PC here.
2. Install the application to your system.
3. On the M400 or M4000, open Settings > Connected Devices > Allow ADB and toggle the setting to enabled.
4. Plug the M400 or M4000 into your system, the M400 or M4000 will show up in the connected devices list on Vuzix View.
5. Press the View button to open up the M400 or M4000 interface.
6. Drag and drop the .apk file directly onto the M400 or M4000 interface.
7. On the M400 or M4000, open Settings > Connected Devices > Allow ADB and toggle the setting to enabled.

Using Android Debug Bridge Software

1. If not already installed, obtain ADB software from developer.android.com. Follow the setup procedure so that ADB is in your path.
2. You must explicitly enable USB debugging on the M400 or M4000 by opening Settings > Connected Devices > Allow ADB and toggle the setting to enabled.  
3. Once ADB is installed, and the M400 or M4000 has USB debugging enabled, insert the USB cable and issue the following in a command window: 'adb install <path to file>.apk'

The majority of Android applications are designed exclusively for touchscreen-based devices. M-Series Smart Glasses use a very different user interface and interaction model compared to traditional Android phones and tablets, and rely heavily upon focus-based navigation for interface objects which most traditional Android applications do not implement. As such, we must consider most Android applications not designed with Smart Glass devices in mind as unsupported.

It is possible to navigate these applications with external input devices such as a Bluetooth mouse/keyboard combination or remote control applications such as Vuzix View, but as the primary objective of using a device such as the M-Series Smart Glasses is to be able to work hands-free, these applications may provide a far less than ideal user experience.

It is recommended to download apps from the Vuzix App Store since these are known to work on the device.

Yes, the M400 and M4000 has the ability to cast to a Miracast compatible device.

To enable this feature, navigate to Settings > Connected devices > Cast, and use the dropdown menu to select "Enable wireless display". This will automatically trigger the M400/M4000to search for compatible devices.

Select the device you would like to cast your screen onto to automatically initiate the connection process.

Vuzix View its an official Vuzix product that allow you to view and control your Vuzix Devices from your PC or Mac.

As a Vuzix Product it has been tested and signed as an application from Vuzix Corporation.

But depending on the level of security your MacOS has enabled, the OS might report the app is not secure.

To allow the application to run follow the steps below that are recommended by Apple.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202491

The easiest way to install applications on the M-Series Smart Glasses is to connect the device to Wi-Fi and manage the applications from the Vuzix App Store. Once you have a valid account, simply click on My Account then My Devices and follow the instructions to register your device to your account. Applications can then be selected and pushed to your device.

Applications not available on the Vuzix App Store can also be installed. They must be downloaded from 3rd party sites and can then be pushed to the device by following the procedure here.

For ease of use, the M-Series Smart Glasses offer multiple modes of interaction, including buttons, touchpad, and voice commands.

For details on M-Series Smart Glasses button behavior, refer to the M-Series Smart Glasses Quick Start Guide.

The M-Series Smart Glasses touchpad offers two-axis navigation, with left/right and up/down gestures. To select with the touchpad , double-tap the touchpad surface. For the best experience when using the touchpad, it is best to use the full pad of your finger to make contact with the surface.

For details on voice commands in the M-Series Smart Glasses, refer to the FAQ covering voice commands here.

Yes, the M-Series Smart Glasses Speech Recognition engine includes a set of basic navigation and control commands by default. These commands are globally accessible on the M-Series Smart Glasses while the recognizer is enabled.

To enable, go to Speech Recognition in the Settings application and toggle the “Enable Vuzix Speech Recognition” option. From this screen, you can also modify the sensitivity and timeout settings of the Speech Recognition engine. Sensitivity will adjust the amount of accuracy required by the recognizer when listening for a phrase, and timeout will adjust how long the recognizer will continue listening for commands after the keyword or the last voice command is issued. By default, the timeout is 15 seconds. Setting the timeout slider to the maximum value will set the timeout to an unlimited value, though it is important to keep in mind this will increase battery usage by the recognizer.

To issue voice commands, you must first speak the “Hello Vuzix” keyword to trigger the listener which will remain active for the timeout duration. Issuing additional commands will reset this timeout. To see a list of the current set of stock voice commands and their functions please reference the Knowledge Base article here.

For most users, the simplest way to connect the M-Series Smart Glasses to a WiFi network is by generating a QR code using your computer or smartphone and scanning it on your device. Vuzix provides a browser-based tool to generate such a QR code on https://www.vuzix.com/wifiQR. To maintain your security, this tool generates the QR code locally within your browser. The tool does not transmit your SSID or password to our servers.

Once you have a QR code, open the Scanner application located on the M-Series Smart Glasses main launcher, scan the QR code, and click the "Connect To Network" button.

If scanning a QR code does not meet your needs, you can manually view and connect to networks.

Open the Settings application and then select Wi-Fi from the top of the list. Enable the WiFi by toggling Off to On. The device will then scan for available networks. Scroll down to the network you want to connect to and select it. A standard Android keyboard will come up if the network is password protected. Use this keyboard to enter the password. The touchpad and buttons can be used to navigate the keyboard.

Advanced WiFi settings can be accessed from the context menu on the WiFi settings page, by long-pressing on the button closest to the M-Series Smart Glasses display and then selecting "Advanced" from the dropdown list. This will show you your WiFi MAC and IP address, as well as allow you to modify other advanced settings such as restricting the wireless to 5GHz WiFi bands.

No, SG Manager only supports the M100 at this time.

You can use Vuzix View to mirror and control your M100 device over USB.

There are other third-party applications which will allow for remote control of the M-Series Smart Glasses either via USB or WiFi.

We have evaluated Vysor (USB and WiFi) and AirDroid (WiFi only). Both applications are developed by third parties and have some connectivity issues not unique to the M-Series Smart Glasses, but they do work.

The M-Series Smart Glasses also support input from Bluetooth peripheral devices, including mice and keyboards.

The significant majority of Android applications are designed with touchscreen-based devices in mind. M-Series Smart Glasses use a very different user interface and interaction model compared to traditional Android phones and tablets, and rely heavily upon focus-based navigation for interface objects which most traditional Android applications do not implement. As such, we must consider most Android applications not designed with Smart Glass devices in mind as unsupported.

It is possible to navigate these applications with external input devices such as a Bluetooth mouse/keyboard combination or remote control applications such as Vuzix View, but as the primary objective of using a device such as the M-Series Smart Glasses is to be able to work hands-free, these applications will provide a far less than ideal user experience.

If there is an application which fits into this category that you must use on the M-Series Smart Glasses, it is highly advisable to contact the developer of the application to see if they would be willing to develop a separate version of their application which will be better suited for the user interface model of the M-Series Smart Glasses.

On some systems, the M-Series Smart Glasses will require the Intel USB Driver for Android Devices to be installed. That driver can be downloaded here.

This is likely an issue with the level of charge on the batteries in your M-Series Smart Glasses. The M-Series Smart Glasses contain two batteries, the primary battery within the M-Series Battery Pod, as well as a small fail-over battery in the M-Series Smart Glasses main unit to support the hot-swapping functionality of the Battery Pod.

If the internal fail-over battery does not have sufficient charge, the M-Series Smart Glasses will not boot. It is important that prior to first use, the M-Series Smart Glasses are charged, fully assembled, and connected to a power source supplying a minimum of 1.5A.

When not using your M-Series Smart Glasses, it is important to disconnect the battery from the main unit and ensure that the unit is powered down by holding the power button for a few seconds and then selecting power off from the pop-up menu and then confirm by selecting “OK”. The internal battery should not drain, and you can simply charge the battery pod alone from a power source supplying a minimum of 0.5A.

If you are still having trouble, please contact Vuzix Technical Support.

In order to transfer files from the M-Series Smart Glasses via USB, you will first need to change the USB mode in Settings to MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) mode. This can be accessed in Settings under Storage & USB, then with a long press on the forward button closest to the display to bring up the context menu. From there, select USB mode and choose the mode for ‘File transfers’ to enable MTP mode.

Once enabled, you will be able to navigate the filesystem on the M-Series Smart Glasses when plugged into a PC via USB as a standard USB storage device.

Please note that MTP mode will remain enabled only during the current USB session. If you disconnect the M-Series Smart Glasses from your PC or reboot the device, you will need to re-enable MTP mode. This is by design and is standard Android behavior for security reasons.

Yes, we have a number of options for those who require prescription eyewear. By default, the M-Series Smart Glasses ship with our lens-less frames which are designed to fit over the majority of eyeglass frames. In addition, the safety frames included with the M-Series Safety Frame Kit can be taken to most optometrists and have the prescription added.

For information on developing applications intended to run on the M-Series Smart Glasses, please register as a developer on our site and reference the M-Series Smart Glasses SDK documentation.

If you have any questions relating to development on the M-Series Smart Glasses, please contact Vuzix Technical Support.

Install via Vuzix App Store

If the application you wish to install is on our App Store, log in to the app store and register your device. From there, any of the application that you add to your app store library will be installed to your M100 once it has an internet connection. To enable OTA, go to the App Manager in the Setting application and enable it. You can also, from this menu, select the method the M100 will choose to determine when it updates going forward.

Install via Vuzix Smart Glasses System File Manager

You can use our Smart Glasses System File Manager to load APKs directly to the M100. You can download and install System File Manager from here.

Install via ADB

If you are familiar with ADB (Android Debug Bridge), using commands in that protocol is the simplest and most direct way of loading an application to the device via USB. You’ll need ADB to be installed (you can follow this tutorial), and then simply issue the command ‘adb install <filename>.apk’ from within the directory that contains the apk in a Command Prompt window.

Install from M100 Filesystem

You can also load applications directly to the filesystem of the M100 either by downloading from a URL linking directly to the application, or via USB (to the Download directory). You can then install the APK from the Downloads application on the M100. You will need to enable the installation of applications from unknown sources to do this. To do so, go to the Security area in the Settings application and enable the “Unknown sources” option.

This connector can be used only for charging and ADB (Android Debug Bridge) connectivity. This port does not support an MHL (Mobile Hi-Speed Link) connection or USB peripherals.

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