Lenskart launches Phonic, it’s first smart eyewear for Rs 4,000 in India | Technology News

Lenskart, the company known for making prescription and sunglasses recently launched its first-ever smartglasses that come with Bluetooth audio. Dubbed Phonic, the new smart glasses from Lenskart let users listen to their favourite music on the go, use voice assistants, tale voice calls and more without having to use a dedicated audio peripherals like headphones and earphones.

Available in both online and offline stores, Phonic is available in both Navigator and Hustlr styles, which are different types of full-rim wayfarer design frames. The audio eyewear has a playtime of up to seven hours and come with a proprietary charging cable that comes with the box. You also get a single physical button at the bottom of one of the temple.

The company says Phonics works with both Android and iOS-powered devices and can be used to send messages, set reminders and even control music playback. They are compatible with both concave and convex lenses, with power ranging from -8D to +6D.

Lenskart says buyers can choose from a wide of lens types, some of which include anti-glare, blue screen, and Owndays shatterproof. Available in two colourways – Matte Black and Shiny Blue and depending on the type of lens, the price may wary. While the Lenskart website shows that the price of the Phonic frame is Rs 7,000, the company is currently selling them for Rs 4,000.