Even Realities G1: Hands‑free, camera‑free HUD for Tel Aviv tech—notes, nav
Smart glasses you can actually trust: clear, private, hands‑free, and built for your day in Tel Aviv—without a camera.
You’ve seen “smart” eyewear come and go. The price looks steep. Setup seems fiddly. You wonder what happens to your data, whether the display will distract you, and if you’ll just end up leaving another gadget in a drawer. Add the Tel Aviv reality—fast context switches, meetings in Hebrew and English, a commute that can be on foot one hour and on a scooter the next—and the bar is high. If you adopt something new, it must reduce your cognitive load, not add to it. Even Realities G1 was designed for people who think like you: keep your hands free, keep your head up, keep your information private. No miracle claims. Just a discreet HUD for notes, captions, and navigation cues—in glasses you’d wear anyway—without a camera. Below you’ll see exactly how it works, what it won’t do, the safeguards in place, and why starting now is low risk for tech professionals in תל אביב-יפו, ישראל.
Even Realities G1 is everyday prescription (or non‑prescription) eyewear with a private, glanceable display only you can see. Your voice is the input; your phone provides connectivity; your eyes stay on your world. It’s for Tel Aviv tech pros who move between standups, client calls, and commuting—people who want hands‑free notes, discreet prompts for presenting, quick translations, and turn‑by‑turn cues without fishing for a phone. If you’re looking for AR gaming, photo/video capture, or a wearable camera, G1 isn’t for you. If you need progressive lenses ordered online, you’ll want an authorized retail partner rather than the web store. If you plan to use it in heavy rain or at the beach, these aren’t that. They’re optimized for everyday knowledge work, commuting, and presenting.
From first click to first value, here’s the sequence—plus the guardrails at each step. You choose a classic frame shape (panto or rectangular) and lens type (non‑prescription or your prescription). Before you buy, check regional availability; if Israel isn’t listed at checkout, online orders to Israeli addresses aren’t currently supported. That’s important because shipping, returns, and repairs rely on supported regions. If you travel often, you may choose delivery to a supported address abroad; otherwise, contact support for the latest on local availability.
When the box arrives, you’ll find the glasses, wireless charging case, USB‑C cable, cleaning cloth, and instructions to download the companion app for iOS or Android. No hidden hoops. Setup walks you through pairing and calibrating the display so text appears at a comfortable distance (engineered to feel like it sits a couple meters in front of you). You can pick a display style—Full, Dual, or Minimal—so the HUD meets your tolerance for signal, not noise. If you want absolute quiet, a triple‑tap puts the glasses in Silence Mode; one gesture out, one gesture back in. Control stays with you.
You then choose what the glasses can show. By default, only mainstream notifications are allowed; others start off muted until you opt in. QuickNote is one press‑and‑hold on the right temple: speak a thought, release, and get a neatly titled, summarized note. Translate and Transcribe (live captions) work when you explicitly turn them on; they use your phone’s connection and the app’s cloud services to process speech. The mic is your only sensor here—there’s no camera and no image recognition. You decide when a feature listens, and you can end it with a tap or by exiting the mode. Even AI lets you ask for quick info or trigger features by voice; advanced voice control is currently optimized for English, with additional languages expanding over time. If that’s a blocker for you, use tap controls and HUD modes—you still get the core utility.
On the road (or on the Red Line), navigation cues are glanceable. You get directional prompts while keeping your eyes up. Use responsibly: follow local laws and your best judgment; don’t read long text while driving or riding. Battery is built for days, not hours. Expect up to a day and a half on a charge, and the case holds roughly two and a half top‑ups. Quick recharge brings you back fast. Water resistance covers splashes and light rain; avoid heavy downpours. If you ever want out, you unpair, factory‑reset, or simply wear them as normal glasses. Notes live in the app; you can edit and manage them. Lenses can be updated later if your prescription changes. Support articles and a known‑issues board are published and updated, so you’re not left guessing.
Proof without hype looks like small, repeatable wins. In a demo or investor call, Teleprompt projects your bullet points only to you. You stay eyes‑up, hands‑free, and on message. In a noisy café near Rothschild, live captions keep you in a conversation you’d otherwise strain to follow. After a standup, QuickNote captures an action item before Slack pings you into something else. On a walk from Sarona to Azrieli, a navigation arrow and ETA show up when you lift your chin; pocket stays closed. None of these moments are flashy. They just shave off friction. And because the display is private and the frames look like normal eyewear, you don’t broadcast “gadget” in client meetings.
Let’s address the doubts directly. Price: hardware this capable isn’t cheap. You can buy outright or use available installments (e.g., a monthly plan at 0% interest when offered); taxes and duties may apply depending on where you receive the product. If you’re unsure, start with a non‑prescription pair to test the comfort and workflow—the 14‑day return window applies to non‑prescription orders in like‑new condition. Complexity: setup is guided, with defaults you can change later. If you hit a snag, Support has step‑by‑step articles, known‑issue tracking, and human help. Lock‑in: G1 uses your phone; you’re not entering a closed ecosystem for calendars or messages. You can unpair anytime and continue using them as regular glasses. Privacy: no camera; voice input is explicit (you start it), and data is protected with modern encryption while flowing through your phone. You control which apps can send notifications to the HUD, and you can silence the display on demand. Shipping to Israel: if Israel isn’t in the supported list at checkout, online orders to Israeli addresses aren’t currently shipped, and standard return/repair logistics don’t apply in unsupported regions. That’s transparent by design—so you can plan accordingly.
Here’s what’s included and what isn’t, so there are no surprises. In the box: Even Realities G1 smart glasses in your selected style; your lens choice (non‑prescription or custom prescription); a wireless charging case capable of multiple recharges; a USB‑C cable; cleaning cloth; and the companion app for iOS and Android. The HUD shows time, date, weather, notifications, notes, translations, captions, navigation prompts, Teleprompt text, and concise AI responses formatted for a small, glanceable field. Optional accessories include clip‑on sunglasses that match the frame. Progressive lenses aren’t sold online but can be arranged via authorized retail partners. Battery life is typically up to 1.5 days per charge; the case adds more. The glasses are splash‑resistant; avoid heavy rain and water immersion. Return policy: non‑prescription purchases are eligible for a 14‑day return in like‑new condition; prescription orders are custom‑made and can be canceled within a short window after purchase (typically 24 hours), then become non‑returnable. Warranty coverage is standard (one year in most regions; two years when purchased within the EU/EFTA). If you require shipping to or service in a region not currently supported, returns and mail‑in repairs are limited; confirm availability at checkout or with support before you buy. Promotions may be time‑limited; if you see a clip‑on bonus or seasonal offer, note the stated end date.
If you’re ready to reduce context switching without wearing a camera, your lowest‑risk next step is simple: order a pair configured for how you work and test them on your real routes—home to the office, client to client, meeting to meetup. If you don’t need vision correction, consider starting with a non‑prescription build; that keeps your option to return open while you evaluate fit, display comfort, and your favorite features. Setup is guided in the app and takes a handful of minutes. If Israel isn’t currently a supported shipping region at checkout, either choose delivery to a supported address you regularly use or reach out to support for regional options; if that’s not feasible, hold off rather than compromise your return or repair rights. You can unpair and reset anytime, and you can turn the HUD off with a tap if a moment needs full quiet. Try G1 on your own terms—clear boundaries, clear value, no camera.
