Nuance Audio Gen 2 Smart Glasses Are Coming: What to Expect in September 2026

Smart glasses are getting increasingly useful, stylish, and focused on everyday needs. One of the exciting examples is Nuance Audio, which are hearing glasses created by EssilorLuxottica. However, now the second generation of this device is being prepared. Nuance Audio Gen 2 smart glasses are expected to be released in mid-September 2026. Essilor Luxottica has confirmed that the second generation is planned in mid-September. The company has also revealed that it will improve the battery life, amplification of sound, features, and the design of the device. Advanced information regarding the product points to many other interesting innovations such as frames styles and colors, Bluetooth functionality, and ease of control. So, what is interesting about Nuance Audio Gen 2?

Nuance Audio glasses blend eyeglasses with hearing technology in a small device. They are meant to help people who are believed to have mild or moderate hearing loss. Unlike standard hearing devices, this technology is incorporated directly in the eyeglass frame rather than placed inside the ear or behind it. Today's version of Nuance Audio glasses has open-ear speakers, microphones, and technology that amplifies sounds in a directional manner. In particular, this technology allows a user to better hear and understand a person speaking in various noisy environments.

The key advantages of the Nuance Audio frame include:

• Open-ear technology that keeps the device out of the ear.
• Directional amplification, helpful in following conversations.
• Personalized settings that can be controlled via the Nuance Audio application.
• Prescription lenses for those who need vision correction.
• Transitions® lenses and blue-violet light filtering options.
• A fashionable look that makes it resemble regular eyeglasses more than hearing assistance devices.

This combination makes the Nuance Audio hearing glasses a good option for the people who wear prescription eyeglasses and want one device for vision and hearing support.

The design is anticipated as one of the main domains in the development of the second generation of glasses. Currently in the Nuance Audio collection, there are two shapes available: square and panthos. According to the Nuance Audio official website, the available colors are Shiny Black, Shiny Burgundy, and Deep Blue. With the introduction of Generation 2 of Nuance Audio glasses, the variety of shapes and colors is expected to grow. 

According to preliminary information, the new Gen 2 promises:

• Introduction of new frame styles and designs
• Introduction of a feminine cat-eye shape
• Availability of frames with nose pads
• Introduction of new colors, among which there will be green and brown ones

The launching of the cat-eye shape must be regarded as very important. Hearing technologies must follow personal fashion sense. The larger the choice of shapes and colors, the more people would be able to find the smart glasses they would want to wear. Those with new nose pads would also be able to benefit from more convenient and comfortable wearing depending on their preferences.

Battery life is one of the most crucial elements for any wearable gadget. Smart hearing glasses should be able to survive through numerous meetings, conversations, shopping days, meals, and all other processes without frequent recharging. As per the initial product specifications, Nuance Audio Gen 2 smart glasses are expected to last for approximately 10 hours compared to 8 hours of their predecessor. EssilorLuxottica made a statement confirming that the changes to battery life will be introduced in the second version of the smart glasses. However, nothing is known yet about the specifications for the second model. Of course, that additional 2 hours could mean a lot for those who rely on their glasses daily. Another anticipated change is a new case with a recharging feature, which will make it easier to charge the glasses away from home.

The current Nuance Audio application provides an opportunity for customization of the sound-related parameters. Users can adjust settings regarding the volume, background noise, and other listening options. Calibration and directional technology help provide the necessary level of hearing during various activity. The second generation is projected to make the issues of managing the device much easier. Advance information implies that the users will be able to modify the volume using just the glasses without the necessity to launch the Nuance Audio app. Although such a capability might not sound of high importance, it is already seen as a possible significant innovation. For example, when going from a tranquil place to the noisy restaurant or from one quiet room into another busy store, users would not have to take their phones out and launch the necessary application.

Advanced Bluetooth features are one of the exciting changes anticipated in the Nuance Audio technology. Currently, Nuance Audio utilizes Bluetooth to connect to compatible devices, including smartphones, using its app. Gen 2 will take Bluetooth connectivity to another level.

Reports indicate that the new features will potentially allow users to do the following:

• Make phone calls with an iPhone
• Listen to music using the glasses
• Use the device for hearing assistance and other personal audio functionalities
• Switch between normal listening and connected listening more conveniently

If the change is confirmed at the launch, Nuance Audio Gen 2 will become much more than just a hearing device. Of course, it is worth waiting to official launching Gen 2 specifications to see exactly which phones and Bluetooth functions will be supported.

The promising innovations are great but the real significance of the Nuance Audio lies in its hearing technology. The glasses feature special microphones and beamforming, allowing focusing the sound amplification toward the person the wearer is facing. This way, these special glasses can help greatly in restaurants, family gatherings, at work, and anywhere else with a lot of background noise, which interferes with a person’s ability of understanding speech. What is more, the clinical confirmation exists for the technology! In January 2026, EssilorLuxottica shared the research data about the findings of the studies conducted at the Western University of Canada as well as National Acoustic Laboratories. The results included improvements in speech perception and interactions in adverse listening settings.

Nuance Audio hearing glasses can significantly help in cases such as:

• Conversations at restaurants and cafés
• Gatherings and conferences at work
• Family gatherings with many people talking at once
• Shopping or taking part in other activities in crowded public places
• Routine conversations where there is a need to deal with background noise

Another important advantage of the glasses is their open-ear design, which means no pieces inserted into one’s ear canal.

If you would like to undergo the experience of using modern eyewear with hearing technology, come explore Nuance Audio smart glasses at EuroOptica in  Manhattan, New York City. Check either of our two convenient locations to see which one is more appropriate in respect to your proximity: 280 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10023 or 1249 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10021. 

Customers are able to place their order for Nuance Audio hearing glasses pair and utilize professional assistance in using eyewear products. Moreover, EuroOptica will feature new Nuance Audio Gen 2 when this version of the product is available. EuroOptica is also helpful in finding a great pair of prescription glasses and any kinds of prescription lenses as well as in learning about hearing glasses options.