Frequently asked questions

Of course — no need to flex any credentials 😄 The dev list is open. You don’t need to prove anything to be added. As our founder mentioned in the TVC, in the AI era, creation has never been easier. We want more people to be able to build and explore with Monako. I’ll add you to the dev list.

Hi! We have a camera + NPU that we can use for hand tracking. Also, we run linux. Even is running RTOS.

We can ship worldwide, including to Argentina.

Hello Jakal! Thank you for your support. We are currently in mass production of the Monako MK1 （name tentative） with the factory. We are updating information continuously, and there may be some delays in shipping, but it won't keep you waiting too long. We will allow you to choose the prescription lenses you need when you pay the final payment; the lenses will be shipped to you along with the glasses.

Yes!

You can use SSH or ADB to connect to the glasses, and Claude Code/Codex can have full access to the Linux there. Our bundled apps are written in Lua, here's what the code looks like:

Yes! Will upload the entire codebase to GitHub. FOV is 30, 1500 nits

Unfortunately there's no way for the glasses to capture audio from airpods

Hi, we have a 300mah battery. It gets us 4 hours of screen-on time

Yes, we offer additional refractive lens services.

Hi, TTS goes through Cartesia TTS, it doesn't run on device. Cartesia is GDPR compliant

Our original plan was, your local Optician could actually install prescription lenses for you. But one of our friends over at Mentra told us that in the US, opticians usually refuse this service because they are afraid to break smart glasses

1. Yes! That's a great use case. 2. You can treat it as a regular Linux computer, ssh/adb into it and install whatever you want. 3. You can connect Airpods, but Monako's bone conduction mic works better than Airpods in most scenarios. 4. Yes, we do ship to Czechia!

We're delighted to have your support; you can watch a video featuring the founder here. https://x.com/candyyueliu/status/2057493137401299034

Provides mail service to Brazil 🙂

Hi! We are still working on our certifications! US, Japan, and EU are our top priorities

Yes! I've written it down, will publish a tutorial on how to do it

Because our OEM factory Sunny doesn't want engineering prototypes to be spread on a large scale, no matter what. I still try my best to dispel your doubts. If you want a refund, please send the PO to support@monako.ai.

<@791082960803069962><@1229993675527028866> We are still planning the timing for the second batch of pre-orders. You can leave your email address when you place your order now, and we will notify you by email when it opens. https://www.monako.ai/order

We will consider every point of view and feedback you make. While not all of them will be implemented, I believe this is also a form of contribution.