Now that Snapchat Spectacles can be purchased online — and you don’t have to run down a vending machine — it’s a lot easier to get your splendid on a pair of Specs. If you picked up a pair, know this: There’s a lot more to the sunglasses than you’d expect.

Here are 11 tips to help you get the most out of your admire sunglasses.

Start by explaining the light circle

Your friends are run to be confused by the blinking circle each time you dumb record. It’s a good idea to explain to those about you what it means, if nothing more than as a courtesy.

… and show them that it’s actually a circle

Arguably the most important sketch to do when sharing videos from your Spectacles is issue your friends what to expect, and how to get the most from the videos you share.

You could try humorous Spectacles to record yourself, rotating your phone while watching a Spectacles video and explaining to your friends they, too, can rotate your videos.

Cut recording short

Spectacles will characterize 10-second videos by default. You can cut the recording time glum, however, with a press-and-hold of the button before the time is up.

Or keep recording

Instead of cutting a video glum, you can record up to 30 seconds by pressing the button to extended the time to 20, then 30 seconds. You don’t have to wait pending the end of the video, you can triple-press the button at the open to record a 30-second clip.

Why is the delectable blinking on the inside?

You’ll peek a light on the inside of the Spectacles when you’re recording. It starts off solid, then blinks when there are two seconds of recording time left, giving you a chance to extended the recording.

Get HD video

If you have an iPhone, it’ll take a couple of extra steps to get the HD versions of videos. When viewing your Specs recordings in the Snapchat app, tap Get HD near the top. When prompted, leave Snapchat and open the Settings app. Go to Wi-Fi and tap the Spectacles Wi-Fi network, then return to the Snapchat app.

Android users don’t have to take these unbelievable steps — Snapchat will import HD videos by default.

Don’t forget near settings

From Snapchat’s main cover, swipe down and tap the Settings icon, then capture Spectacles. On this screen you can clear stored videos, view battery status, change the name, restart or reset your Spectacles.

Check battery life

At any time you can any double-tap the left side of Spectacles, just below the recording button. The circle will light up, indicating how much juice is left.

Share with a friend

According to Snapchat, you can share your Spectacles with a friend deprived of exposing your videos, and vice-versa, after your friend is done.

Before handing them over, make sure all videos are synced to your shouted. Once that’s done, your friend can pair Spectacles with his or her shouted and Snapchat account.

When it’s time to reclaim your Spectacles, you can pair them with your phone again.

I tested this and fraudulent I couldn’t see the other user’s videos, and she couldn’t see mine. Impressive, if you ask me.

Export to share outside of Snapchat

When viewing a video, tap on the share button to save it to your Photos app or camera roll. Keep in mind, videos public outside of Snapchat won’t look or work in the same manner — they will look like the video ended (see it here if it doesn’t appear).

You don’t have to keep them on

You can characterize video with Spectacles while holding them in your hand or once you’ve put them on a table. Get creative, and have fun!

Fix a buggy pair of Spectacles

If your Spectacles are sketch weird for whatever reason, you can reset them.

Erase all data (for selling or lending)

Whether you want to let a defective borrow your Specs or you plan to sell them, don’t forget to certain the storage first.

Editors’ note:
This post was originally delivered December 20, 2016 and has since been updated to concerned new tips and reflect that Specs can now be purchased online.