Glide help

Updated October 2026

One button, no app. Here's how to record, check the light and get your files.

Warm while recording is normal. The Glide does full camera work in a 46 gram frame, so the arms warm up on longer recordings. That's expected, not a fault.

Top fixes

Start here

What's in the box, your first clip, the button and the lights.

What's in the box

  • Glide camera glassesPolarized tinted lenses fitted
  • Clear lensesFor indoors, in their own pouch
  • USB-C cableCharging and files
  • Cleaning cloth
  • Carrying case

Both lens pairs come in every box.

Your first clip in three steps

  1. ChargeOpen the flap on the underside of the right arm and plug in the USB-C cable. A red light next to the port means charging; it goes out when full.
  2. RecordFrom off, press the button once. The glasses turn on and start recording right away.
  3. Check the lightThe light sits inside the frame, facing you, so you can't see it while wearing them. Before you put them on, look for the flashing red light.

Where the controls are

The underside of the Glide right arm: the button by the hinge, the reset pinhole and the USB-C flap
  1. 1ButtonBy the hinge: power, record, photo
  2. 2Reset pinholePress with a pin; no files are deleted
  3. 3USB-C portUnder the flap: charging and files

Everything is on the right arm.

The one button

On the underside of the right arm, by the hinge.

  • FromOff Press once Turns on and starts recording
  • FromRecording (flashing red) Press once Stops, saves, goes to standby
  • FromStandby (solid red) Press once Takes a photo (blue flash)
  • FromStandby (solid red) Double-click Starts recording
  • FromAny Long press Turns off
Heads-up

Easy mix-up: in standby, one press is a photo. Double-click for video.

What the lights mean

  • Solid redStandby: on, not recording
  • Flashing redRecording
  • Blue, one flashPhoto taken
  • Red, by the charging portCharging; off when full

The red light is inside the front of the frame, facing you. That one glance before you put them on saves most "was I recording?" moments.

Swap the lenses

Work over a soft surface. Push the lens out from inside the frame, then press the new one in from the outside until it clicks. Hold lenses by the edges, and never use tools.

Push the lens out from inside the frame, then press the new one in from the outside

Settings (config.txt)

Video size, clip length, sound and the date stamp.

The Glide has no app. Its settings live in a small text file, config.txt, on the glasses.

SettingWhat it doesOptions
VideosizeResolution and frame rate1620P301440P301080P501080P30 (default)720P50720P30
Segment TimeSplits long recordings into files of this many minutes510152030
Movie AudioRecords sound with the videoY (on)N (off)
Date Time WatermarkShows the date and time on videoY (show)N (hide)
FormatErases everything on the glassesY (erase)N (no action)
Update ConfigurationMust be Y for any change to applyYN

How to change a setting

  1. Open the drive. Connect the Glide to your computer with the USB-C cable and open its drive.
  2. Open config.txt in TextEdit (Mac) or Notepad (Windows).
  3. Change the value. Change only the value at the start of a line, then set Update Configuration to Y. Keep the spacing and dots exactly as they are.
  4. Save and power on. Save, unplug, and turn the glasses on. The new settings load.
Heads-up

Format = Y erases every file. Copy your footage off first.

Fix a problem

21 answers, grouped by what's going on. Type to filter.

Recording & files

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How do I know it's recording?

The red light inside the front of the frame flashes while recording and stays solid in standby. It faces you, so pull the glasses away for a second to look. Best habit: check for the flash before you put them on.

Solid red light, but it won't record

Solid red is standby, and one press there takes a photo. Double-click to record. If it still won't flash:

  1. Press the reset pinhole on the right arm with a pin. No files are deleted.
  2. Storage may be full. Copy your files off, delete them, and empty the computer's Trash or Recycle Bin while the glasses are still connected.
  3. Still stuck? Contact us.
How do I get my files off? I can't find them. Most asked
  1. Plug the Glide into a Mac or Windows computer with the USB-C cable. It opens like a USB drive.
  2. Open the DCIM folder. Videos and photos are inside, not at the top level.
  3. Empty after a session where the light was flashing? Try another data cable and port, then contact us.
My computer doesn't see the glasses
  1. Turn the glasses off before plugging in.
  2. Use the included cable; some USB-C cables only charge.
  3. Press the reset pinhole on the right arm with a pin, then connect again.
  4. Try another USB port, then another computer.
  5. Still not showing? Contact us.
My videos won't play on my computer Most asked

The Glide records MP4 video that some computers can't open on their own. Install the free VLC player for Mac or Windows and it plays right away.

How much video does 64GB hold? Mine shows less.

About 85 hours at the default 1080p 30fps; higher settings fill it faster. If free space looks low, empty the Trash or Recycle Bin while the glasses are connected. If the total size reads well under 64GB, back up and format (config.txt, Format = Y). Still wrong? Contact us.

Is there an SD card slot?

No. The Glide has 64GB built in, so there's nothing to insert.

Can I take photos?

Yes. In standby (solid red), press once. A blue flash confirms a photo of up to 24 megapixels.

Audio is very quiet, or I want to turn it off

Test while wearing the glasses and speaking normally; holding them away from you makes audio sound far quieter. If there's no sound at all, open config.txt and check Movie Audio is Y. To record video only, set it to N. Either way, set Update Configuration to Y. Still faint when worn? Contact us.

Can I turn off the date and time on my video?

Yes. In config.txt set Date Time Watermark to N and Update Configuration to Y.

config.txt is missing or I deleted it

The glasses still work on default settings. To get it back, download the replacement config.txt below and copy it to the top level of the glasses' drive, not into a folder. Unplug, and it loads at the next power-on.

Does the Glide connect to my phone?

No. The Glide has no WiFi and no app. Plug it into a computer with the USB-C cable to move your files.

Battery & charging

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The glasses won't turn on
  1. Plug in the USB-C cable.
  2. Look for the solid red light next to the port. That means it's charging.
  3. Charge at least 30 minutes, then try again.
  4. No light with another cable and power source? Contact us.
How long does the battery last, and can I record while plugged in?

Rated for 90 minutes. For longer sessions, plug in a USB-C power bank and keep recording. The red light next to the port shows it's charging and goes out when full.

Hardware

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Does it come with tinted and clear lenses? I only see one pair.

Yes, both. The polarized tinted pair comes fitted; the clear indoor pair is in its own pouch in the box. Check every pouch and the case before assuming one is missing. See "Swap the lenses" above.

Video looks soft or blurry
  1. Peel off any clear protective film on the camera lens. New units often have one.
  2. Clean the lens with a soft cloth.
  3. Test in bright light.
  4. Still blurry in good light? Contact us for a warranty check.
Video freezes on one frame

If a clip plays normally, then sticks on one frame for minutes, that's a hardware fault. Contact us for a warranty check.

Won't turn off, or turns back on by itself

That's a hardware fault, so stop troubleshooting. Contact us for a warranty replacement.

Are they waterproof?

No. The Glide is IP22 weather-resistant: sweat and light splashes are fine. Keep it out of rain and water.

Can I use them as safety glasses, or for night driving?

No. The Glide is not impact-rated safety eyewear, and the tinted lenses aren't for night driving. Wear rated safety glasses wherever eye protection is required.

What temperatures can it work in?

32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C). The battery runs shorter in the cold.

Downloads and warranty

The settings file and your warranty.

Warranty

Your Glide has a 6-month warranty from the day it arrives, covering defects in materials and workmanship. Drops, water beyond its IP22 rating and misuse aren't covered. A warranty replacement does not restart the clock. Coverage runs 6 months from the day you received your original product. Warranty and returns

Still stuck? We'll help.

Email support@ivuecamera.com and we reply within one business day, Monday to Friday. Or call (435) 500-9747, answered 24/7.

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