Runner Uses Meta Glasses As Dashcam For Road Crossings

A writer named Nick is using Meta AI glasses to record video every time they cross a street while running. The footage serves as a personal record of traffic interactions, providing evidence if a collision occurs. Nick began this practice after taking up running this summer, a hobby they did not expect to adopt.

The habit started with friends joking about the sport. Nick noted they often speed up when crossing roads to avoid cars, even when using designated crosswalks. This behavior raised a practical question about how a pedestrian could document an accident without holding a phone. Carrying a device in a pocket or armband proved too slow for capturing sudden events.

Nick realized the solution was already on their face. They had been wearing Meta glasses on every run to shoot short clips for Strava, which include smartwatch health stats. The existing routine made it simple to add extra video capture. Nick states it now takes less than a second to start recording when needed.

The setup involves wearing either a Meta Nova pair or an Oakley Meta HSTN pair. When a car approaches, Nick holds the camera button to begin recording. They press the button again after crossing the street to stop the video manually. The glasses are set to record in three-minute segments, ensuring the clip does not end before a potential issue unfolds.

Footage remains on the glasses until they reconnect to a phone, where it syncs automatically. Nick describes the process as effortless and notes it acts as impressive insurance if something goes wrong. They added that if buying a new pair today, they would be unlikely to choose one without a camera.

Nick acknowledges some negativity around cameras in glasses but says there are good reasons to have one available. For runners wanting to try this, Nick suggests starting with the Oakley Meta HSTN for its tight fit and style. The cheaper Meta-branded pairs are a better budget choice since there is no functional difference among the latest models. For those avoiding Meta, Nick names Rokid AI Glasses as the best alternative used so far.