Warby Parker sets November 12 pre-orders for Android XR Intelligent Eyewear

Warby Parker has said that its first Android XR audio glasses, called Intelligent Eyewear, will open for pre-order on November 12. The date came from the company's third-quarter earnings release and an earnings call, ahead of a full launch announcement from Google.

The glasses run Android XR, Google's software platform for augmented and virtual reality. Samsung builds the underlying hardware, which uses Qualcomm chips. Warby Parker and Gentle Monster handle the design. The models are audio-only: they have no in-lens display, but they include a camera. Users control them with voice and a touchpad on the side.

Warby Parker says customer orders will be delivered during the holiday season. Sources differ on the exact window. One report says it is unclear whether shipping will fall just before Thanksgiving week or move into December. The company has not given a price.

Warby Parker customers can already book time slots to try the glasses in store. Gentle Monster, the other design partner, will also sell Intelligent Eyewear. It has only named a vague fall window for its release, and it is not yet known whether its designs will also be available on November 12. Engadget said it had contacted Google for comment on that point.

The partners first announced their collaboration in 2025, and Google showed the launch models at this year's Google I/O event. Samsung's Galaxy XR launched in 2025 as a mixed reality headset, so it is not a close match for how these glasses will feel to wear. Reports also note growing public distrust of camera glasses after misuse of Ray-Ban Meta glasses, a concern that this design may not address.

Still unknown: the price, the exact ship date, the full list of models and whether Gentle Monster will launch on the same day as Warby Parker.