Meizu MYVU

The glasses are available for purchase exclusively through the manufacturer's online store or at authorized opticians in Europe.

Meizu MYVU Air
Manufacturer: Hubei Xingji Meizu Group Co., Ltd., China

MEIZU MYVU Air are lightweight augmented reality (AR) glasses designed primarily for displaying text information in the user's field of view. The device can present conversation translations, transcripts, navigation directions, notifications, and teleprompter text. The glasses maintain a view of the surroundings and are not a full, immersive virtual reality headset. Most features require a smartphone and the MYVU AR app for use.

Key Features

Display information in the user's field of view.
Conversation translation and real-time subtitle presentation.
Voice and meeting transcription.
Automatic recording and organization of key conversation information.
A voice assistant powered by Flyme AI.
A teleprompter with the ability to import TXT text files from a smartphone.
Control the teleprompter using the on-glass panel, your phone, the optional ring, or automatic scrolling.
Navigation for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers.
Display smartphone notifications.
Voice call support.
Play music through the built-in speakers.
Voice, touch, and physical button control.

Technical Specifications

Product Name: MEIZU MYVU Air / StarV Air.
Device Type: AR Smart Glasses with a Translucent Display.
Weight: 43 g.
Length: 168.4 mm.
Width: 158 mm.
Height: 53 mm.
Display Technology: MicroLED.
Number of Displays: Two – the image is presented in front of both eyes.
Optical Engine: 0.3 cm³, referred to by the manufacturer as a "pure-color light engine."
Optical Lenses: Single-layer resin diffractive waveguide.
Resolution: 2 × 1280 × 480 pixels.
Field of View [FOV]: 30°.
Brightness Typical for the Eye: 1500 nits.
Maximum Brightness: 2000 nits.
RAM: 30 MB. Internal memory: 20 MB.
Battery capacity: 183 mAh.
Connector: USB-C.
Wireless connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3, 2.4 GHz band.
Glasses operating system: Flyme AR.
Microphones: Dual microphones with noise reduction during calls.
Speakers: Dual speakers with an algorithm that reduces sound emission over a longer distance.
Sensors: Glasses wearer detection sensor.
Controls: Voice, touchscreen on the earpiece, physical button, and optional smart ring.
Available colors: Force Blue, Enamel Gray, and Dazzling Sand, also available with a tortoiseshell pattern.

Software Required for Operation

The glasses use the proprietary Flyme AR system.
The free MYVU AR app must be installed on your smartphone.
The app is available for Android and iOS.
The iPhone version requires iOS 13.0 or later.
The public Google Play app doesn't clearly indicate the minimum Android version.
The app is responsible for connecting the phone to the glasses, device configuration, translation, teleprompter, navigation, notifications, calls, and display settings.
The smartphone connection is primarily via Bluetooth.
The manufacturer doesn't provide clear information about which features work completely offline. Therefore, you shouldn't assume that translation, the AI ​​assistant, and navigation will be available without internet access.

Translation and Polish

What form does translation take?
The glasses' or smartphone's microphones record the speaker's speech.
The software recognizes speech and converts it to text.
The text is translated into the selected language.
The result is presented as real-time subtitles, visible in the user's field of view. The feature provides conversation translation and transcription, rather than traditional voice-over translation.
Product materials also indicate the ability to present translation in the mobile app.

How many languages ​​does translation support?

There is an inconsistency in the manufacturer's materials:

The current MYVU Air website states translation between Chinese and six other languages, but does not specify their names.
Older campaign and distribution materials for this model listed 13 languages: Chinese, English, Japanese, Russian, French, Spanish, Vietnamese, Malay, Indonesian, Thai, Turkish, Italian, and German.

The difference may be due to the sales region, app version, or device software version.

Is Polish supported?

Polish is not supported.

Polish is not included in the published list of 13 translation languages.

Polish is also not included in the MYVU AR app's interface languages ​​in the App Store.

The current product page does not list Polish as a supported language.

Is translation free?

The MYVU AR app is listed as free in the App Store.
Google Play offers free installation.
I haven't found any official information about a subscription, paid language packs, or a separate fee for the translation feature.
Based on currently available data, translation is included in the free MYVU AR app.
However, the manufacturer does not guarantee on the product page that the feature will always remain free or whether different policies may apply in specific regions.

Advantages

Very light weight – 43 g, similar to traditional sunglasses.
The image is displayed in front of both eyes, which may be more comfortable than a single-sided display.
Brightness up to 2000 nits makes text easier to read in bright environments.
Transparent optics allow you to see information and your surroundings simultaneously.
Useful teleprompter for presentations, speeches, broadcasts, and recording materials.
Transcription of conversations and meetings.
Navigation visible without having to hold the phone.
Built-in microphones and speakers.
Multiple control methods: voice, touchpad, button, phone, and optional ring.
Free mobile app.
More discreet design than large AR or VR headsets.

Disadvantages and limitations

No official Polish language support.
Inconsistent manufacturer information regarding the number of supported languages ​​– the current website lists six, while older materials list thirteen. Very small internal and operating memory – the glasses are heavily dependent on the phone and app.
A 30° field of view is sufficient for subtitles and simple directions, but does not provide a wide, immersive image.
The resolution and design are optimized more for text, notifications, and navigation than for advanced multimedia content.
The manufacturer does not provide clear battery life for individual features on the current specifications page.
There is no clear statement regarding whether translation works offline.
Not all features may work equally on every smartphone or in every region.
The MYVU AR app currently has a low average rating on Google Play – 2.3/5 from 42 reviews; users report issues with setup and pairing, among other things. However, these ratings are subject to change.
Privacy statements vary between platforms: the App Store states that the app does not collect data, while Google Play indicates that it may collect and share data such as location and personal data. Some differences may be due to different reporting methods or app versions, but this requires clarification from the manufacturer.