Nearby Glasses APK

Nearby Glasses

Privacy and Awareness in the Age of Wearables

• As smart glasses become increasingly integrated into daily life, their sleek designs often make them indistinguishable from conventional eyewear.

• This presents a challenge for individuals who wish to maintain privacy or simply remain aware of the recording technology surrounding them.

• Nearby Glasses is a utility application designed to bring transparency to these encounters.

Core Functionality

• Detects smart glasses by scanning for specific Bluetooth Low Energy (BTLE) signals.

• Identifies devices via Company Identifiers embedded within the ADV_INV advertising frame of the Bluetooth protocol.

• Provides real-time notifications when a compatible device is detected in your immediate vicinity.

• Allows users to customize the distance sensitivity, ensuring alerts only trigger when a device is within a relevant range.

Privacy and Ethics

• The application is entirely free and open source, prioritizing user autonomy.

• It contains no advertisements, trackers, or hidden nuisances, ensuring your data remains private and your experience remains clean.

• The tool is intended to foster situational awareness, allowing users to make informed decisions about their surroundings and privacy.

Technical and Licensing Information

• License: The software is released under the AGPL-3.0 license, which can be viewed at the official repository.

• Source Code: The full project is available for community review and development at https://github.com/yjeanrenaud/yj_nearbyglasses.

• Iconography: The application icon is based on designs created by Freepik and provided via Flaticon.

Commitment

• This project serves as a practical solution for modern digital privacy.

• It is offered as a transparent, community-driven tool to help users navigate spaces where wearable cameras and sensory technology are becoming commonplace.

• We hope this utility provides you with the peace of mind and awareness you require in your daily interactions.

FAQ

Q: How does Nearby Glasses detect smart glasses?

A: The application uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BTLE) scanning to detect devices. Specifically, it looks for the ADV_INV advertising frame, which contains company identifiers embedded within by the manufacturers. This allows Nearby Glasses to identify compatible devices and notify the user in real-time when one is nearby.

Q: Can I customize the distance threshold for when I receive notifications?

A: Yes, Nearby Glasses offers a configurable distance sensitivity setting. This ensures that notifications only trigger when a compatible device is within a relevant range for your specific needs or comfort level.

Q: What makes Nearby Glasses distinct from similar applications or products?

A: Unlike some commercial solutions, Nearby Glasses is open-source, free, and relies solely on Bluetooth Low Energy (BTLE) scanning for detection. It contains no advertisements, trackers, or hidden data collection, maintaining the user's privacy above all else.

Version History

v1.0.8——16 Jul 2026

Protect your privacy with Nearby Glasses. Detect smart glasses and wearable recording devices in your area with this free, open-source app. Download the latest version of Nearby Glasses to enjoy new features and updates immediately!

*1.0.8

• added fixes to Russian translation (partly)

• added support for HeyCyan (Nilox Smart AI Glasses, sold by ALDI/Hofer)

• added support for RollMe and Rogbird

• fixed some minor bugs

*1.0.7

• for F-Droid, hence there is no new binary for iOS. see v.1.0.6 for ipa file.

*1.0.6

• added Italian

• added Portuguese (Brazil)