Solos Unveils Physical Privacy Kit and Camera-Free Smart Glasses to Address Growing Surveillance Concerns

Solos announced two models on Tuesday. The $299 AirGo V2 includes a 16-MP camera, 2K video, up to 12 hours of battery and modular frames for prescription lenses. The 19-gram AirGo A6 omits the camera but retains voice-activated AI functions such as translation, reminders and ear-mounted speakers. Both are marketed as everyday eyewear.

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Smart glasses are banned in venues like cruise ships, courts, testing sites and sports arenas, and wearers are often labeled “glassholes,” sometimes facing physical confrontations. Solos aims to address legal bans and social discomfort by enabling users to disable or conceal the camera.

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The AirGo V2 can be fitted with a Privacy Kit comprising a transparent ClearView Temple, a Clip-On Privacy Shield that blocks the lens, and an optional polarized clip-on lens. The full kit costs $79–$80; the temple alone sells for $39–$50, with a $49 sunglasses bundle reported. Pricing for the AirGo A6 has not been disclosed.

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Solos markets the kit as a physical privacy solution for camera-restricted situations and says the ClearView Temple indicates the absence of electronics. The company also describes the AirGo A6’s camera-free design as an alternative for users who want AI assistance without visual capture. The language positions the accessories as compliance tools for venue policies and by-stander comfort.

Solos's privacy fix for smartglasses is delightfully weird, but it should actually work

Observers question the practicality of a separate clip-on kit, noting that purchasing and attaching it each time adds steps that may deter use. The shield can be removed after entering a restricted area, exposing the device to misuse. Critics also note that the kit’s price approaches the glasses’ cost, which could limit adoption.

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Sources list different prices for the ClearView Temple ($39 vs. $50) and the kit ($79 vs. $80). Pricing and availability for the AirGo A6 and the camera-less AirGo V6 remain unconfirmed. Independent data on adoption or kit effectiveness is not available.

Solos's privacy fix for smartglasses is delightfully weird, but it should actually work

• “lets people know there are no electronics inside.” — Solos

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• “physical privacy solution for camera-sensitive situations,” — Solos

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• “Having to buy a separate item, then clip it on and off every time you want to use or disable the camera, is a lot of extra steps that will likely keep people from bothering with privacy at all.” — Wired

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• “A removable plastic camera cover might not sound particularly futuristic—but it could end up being one of the most practical features we’ve seen on AI wearables so far.” — Digital Trends

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Solos intends to launch the AirGo A6 this year, with pricing pending. It will keep selling Privacy Kit with AirGo V2 and may expand accessories based on venue feedback. Tracking adoption and regulatory response will show if physical privacy controls improve smart-glasses acceptance.

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