Apple Vision Pro Receives FCC Approval Ahead of Launch

[MacRumors]

Apple today received FCC approval for the upcoming Vision Pro headset, just days ahead of when pre-orders are set to go live for the device. FCC approval comes a little over two weeks before when the Vision Pro will be in the hands of consumers.

It is not unusual for new Apple devices to lack FCC approval until close to their launch date as it can take quite a bit of time for Apple to get products cleared. Apple devices undergo rigorous FCC testing in the United States prior to being able to be sold to the public.

For the last several months, Apple has been required to provide a warning message letting consumers know that the Vision Pro did not yet have FCC approval, but the wording will now be able to be removed from the website, advertising, and other places where it is printed.

Apple Vision Pro has not been authorized as required by the rules of the Federal Communications Commission. This device is not, and may not be, offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until authorization is obtained.

The Vision Pro is set to go up for pre-order on Friday, January 19 at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time. It is priced starting at $3,500.

Article Link: Apple Vision Pro Receives FCC Approval Ahead of Launch

 

[MayaUser]

and what if it didnt?

 

[Lounge vibes 05]

and what if it didnt?

Then it wouldn’t be , and couldn’t, be offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until authorization is obtained.

 

[decypher44]

and what if it didnt?

🫱💰🫲

 

[6787872]

anyone buying these for non-business/development reasons please do an AMA, i have questions

 

[Pitogyro]

The included Cleaning Cloth alleviated FCC concerns about health and safety.

 

[gruversm]

Cutting it kinda close?

 

[Gasu E.]

The included Cleaning Cloth alleviated FCC concerns about health and safety.

I realize this was a joke. But to be clear, the FCC doesn't really care about health or safety; they are primarily concerned with EM emissions affecting other devices.

 

[anthogag]

Also FCC applause.

 

[CarAnalogy]

FCC approval this week, ITC ban next week!

 

[PhoenixAnhart]

That close? Crikey Lol

 

[CarAnalogy]

I realize this was a joke. But to be clear, the FCC doesn't really care about health or safety; they are primarily concerned with EM emissions affecting other devices.

…Which can affect both health and safety. I may be wrong but do they not also certify for safe radiation levels?

 

[CarAnalogy]

Cutting it kinda close?

I believe the official certification requires them to publish certain specs publicly, probably wanted to wait until the last possible time.

Edit: Yep that explains it alright. They didn’t want people posting this yet:

Apple Vision Pro Lacks Wi-Fi 6E Support

Apple received FCC approval for the Vision Pro today in the U.S., and the filing confirms that the headset does not support Wi-Fi 6E. Wi-Fi 6E...

www.macrumors.com

 

[MrGimper]

That’s lucky then

 

[MayaUser]

Then it wouldn’t be , and couldn’t, be offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until authorization is obtained.

so all that R&D and production and $$$ was wasted? I think these approvals are made a lot earlier but official is done before the release date

 

[TruthAboveAllElse]

so all that R&D and production and $$$ was wasted? I think these approvals are made a lot earlier but official is done before the release date

Surly the requirements are available publicly and companies do internal compliance testing before submitting it.

 

[svish]

Good to know about this. Excited to see real life pictures and videos of Vision Pro