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How to write messages with the Meta Neural Band
Neural handwriting lets you answer a message without speaking: you trace letters with your index finger on a table, your leg or any surface, and the Meta Neural Band turns the motion into text. It is handy where talking to your glasses would be awkward. Before you begin, Meta says to connect WhatsApp or Messenger in the Meta AI app and update both the glasses and the band. Meta says the feature is in English in the US, UK, Canada, France, Germany and Italy.
Use neural handwriting on Meta Ray-Ban Display
For Meta Ray-Ban Display and Meta Neural Band.
- Open a thread and swipe down on the screen to the reply box.
- Tap the new button labeled Write to begin neural handwriting.
- Use your index finger to write letters, similar to writing on a touch screen. For best results, print your letters (do not use cursive).
- As you write, autocomplete suggestions appear in the composer box in a lighter gray color. Accept a suggestion by swiping your thumb right.
- To access additional emojis or punctuation, single tap your index finger to open the Context Menu.
Before you begin: connect WhatsApp or Messenger in the Meta AI app; update glasses and band. Meta: "This feature is currently available in English in the US, UK, Canada, France, Germany and Italy."
From Meta's help center, checked 2026-10-05.[1]
Tips
- Print your letters. Meta says not to use cursive for best results.
- Grayed-out suggestions appear as you write; swipe your thumb right to accept one.
- A single tap of your index finger opens the menu for emoji and punctuation. Gestures are covered in how the Neural Band works.
Questions people ask
Does neural handwriting work in other languages?
Not yet, according to Meta: it is English only, in the six countries listed. Voice replies are the alternative elsewhere.
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Sources
- How to use neural handwriting on Meta Ray-Ban Display with Meta Neural Band(meta.com, read 5 October 2026)
Last verified 5 October 2026 against the sources listed on this page.