AGIGA EchoVision Pioneer Edition

Pioneer is the early-access device available now. V1 is planned for December 2026 with 50% more battery capacity, revised hinge friction and a reading-oriented camera-lens refinement. Both are listed at US$599. The current Pioneer programme describes a complimentary V1 upgrade around the first year; earlier pre-order cohorts have separate terms. AGIGA covers subsequent upgrade shipping, while the initial shipment is paid by the user. The Pioneer return window normally ends once the upgrade is chosen; early pre-orders have an exception.

AGIGA says the upgrade keeps the original lens configuration. Early-access customers who accepted clear lenses should receive the V1 configuration specified in their original form.

The manufacturer states that a new 12-month warranty begins when the upgraded V1 device is received.

AGIGA says eligible early supporters retain their complimentary service for the lifetime of their V1 hardware and that the entitlement transfers with the hardware upgrade.

No. AGIGA ended invitation-only ordering on June 10, 2026.

Invitation codes are no longer needed, and the invitation promotion for six complimentary Independence months ended on June 10, 2026. Separate event or partner promotion codes may still be accepted by the manufacturer.

Unavailable lens configurations or a shipping destination outside the United States and Canada can prevent an order. AGIGA directs users to its contact team for remaining problems.

Explorer is free and includes unlimited question-and-answer use, 5 Live AI minutes and 100 Reading Mode captures per month, plus a standard 12-month warranty. Independence is listed at an introductory US$9.99 per month with unlimited questions, 90 Live AI minutes and 1,000 reading captures, and can extend warranty coverage to 24 months while the tier stays active. Each reading capture counts once even if it covers two pages.

Users may move to a higher tier, wait for the next billing-cycle reset or purchase non-expiring top-ups. The examples listed are US$15 for 120 Live AI minutes and US$15 for 1,000 Reading Mode captures.

AGIGA identifies an early pre-order cohort through October 2025 as Founding Pioneers and says their personal AI usage is included for the device lifetime. Eligibility and any historical order exceptions should be confirmed with AGIGA.

The companion app is needed for initial setup and software updates. Away from a known Wi-Fi network, a phone hotspot normally supplies internet access. Once configured on Wi-Fi, the glasses can operate without the phone itself.

No dedicated cellular plan is listed for the glasses. They use home or office Wi-Fi or a phone hotspot and its existing data plan.

A hotspot is generally needed outdoors when another Wi-Fi connection is unavailable; the current AI services use Wi-Fi connectivity.

The published minimums are an iPhone 8 or later with iOS 16.6 or newer, or an Android device running Android 11 or newer.

Bluetooth speaker and calling functions remain usable on the free tier.

Advanced AI functions currently depend on the cloud. Bluetooth audio and local photo or video capture can still work offline. Offline reading/OCR is described as a future development rather than a current feature.

AGIGA reports successful use with several hearing aids but asks users to provide their model for compatibility checks; compatibility is not guaranteed for every hearing aid.

Clear and tinted lenses and sunglasses clip-ons are described. Prescription orders require contacting AGIGA and may take longer. The selected Pioneer version currently shows some lens configurations as unavailable.

The manufacturer says the glasses can travel through TSA screening without removal.

AGIGA currently lists direct shipping to the United States and Canada.

The initial release supports English. Additional localisation is being considered.

The normal Pioneer refund window is 30 days after delivery. Choosing a V1 upgrade normally removes return eligibility. Eligible pre-October-2025 customers instead have a 30-day window after receiving V1. Standard newly purchased V1 units also have a 30-day window; upgrade units are excluded.

The standard manufacturer warranty is 12 months for defects. A V1 upgrade starts a fresh 12-month period. Remaining on Independence may extend coverage to as much as 24 months.

AGIGA describes software updates as free and delivered wirelessly through its companion app.

Use AGIGA’s contact page at https://agiga.ai/pages/contact for product and order questions.