Apple recently announced that it will begin taking pre-orders for the Apple Vision Pro in the US on January 19th at 5am Pacific Time, with the first units scheduled to ship on February 2nd. As with all new products from Cupertino, we definitely expect some hurdles in acquiring one early. This is probably even more applicable to the Apple Vision Pro as analysts have predicted hardware shortages and very limited initial availability for the product.
We now have a bit more of an idea of what the initial pre-order process for the Apple Vision Pro will look like, and from the looks of it, it will require a facial scan with a Face ID-compatible Apple device. Therefore, potential buyers must have a compatible iPhone or iPad ready and the latest Apple Store app installed to complete the process.
Keep an iPhone or iPad with Face ID nearby.
When you order the Apple Vision Pro, you’ll need to scan your face with an iPhone or iPad with Face ID. This helps us determine the right size of Light Seal and headbands, which work together to give you a precise fit.
Make sure the Apple Store app is up to date.
To scan your face, you’ll need the latest version of the Apple Store app, available January 11.
The folks at MacRumors also found a string in the Apple Store app that says, “You can scan your face to determine your size for the Apple Vision Pro,” which suggests that scanning may not be mandatory for all future buyers, but we can only imagine that Apple will use it as a sort of filter for the most enthusiastic early risers.
It’s also worth noting that the Apple Vision Pro comes with a Solo Knit Band and a Dual Loop Band, and there’s a Light Seal and two different Light Seal Cushions in the box, as well as a polishing cloth, a battery, a USB – C cable and a USB-C adapter. So it seems like every user will have at least a couple of fit options regardless of facial scanning? Or perhaps these will still rely on the scan for a rough estimate of some kind?
It’s honestly too early to tell, but it seems like Apple definitely wants the Vision Pro to be a deeply personal and bespoke device, not easily and effectively shared with others. This fact is further supported by the purchase requirements of the optional $149 ZEISS optical inserts for users requiring vision correction. Apparently, this will require a valid prescription.
Have your vision prescription handy.
Because Apple Vision Pro is designed to be worn without glasses, we worked with ZEISS to create custom optical inserts that meet most prescriptions. When ordering, we’ll ask you a few quick questions to find out if you need optical inserts. In that case, you will upload a valid, unexpired prescription from a US eye doctor after payment.
Finally, Apple also detailed its policy on in-store demos for Vision Pro. It will initially take place during launch weekend on a first-come, first-served basis, but will still require registration.
Be one of the first to receive a demo of Apple Vision Pro. Only at the Apple Store.
Starting at 8am on Friday, February 2, we invite you to sign up for a demo of Apple Vision Pro at your local Apple Store. Demo times will be available Friday through weekend on a first-come, first-served basis. We look forward to seeing you there.
As a reminder, Apple will initially launch the Vision Pro only in the US and in a single 256GB variant $3,499. Cupertino has hinted that other storage variants will probably also be available in the future.
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