According to an announcement from Apple, the pre-orders for the Apple Vision Pro in the US will start on January 19 at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time. The first units are expected to ship on February 2. Since this is a new product from Cupertino, it may be difficult to acquire early. This is because analysts have forecasted hardware shortages and limited initial availability for the product.
Eager buyers should take note that the pre-order process for the Apple Vision Pro will require a facial scan with a compatible Apple device with Face ID. Therefore, anyone interested should have a compatible iPhone or iPad ready and install the latest Apple Store app to facilitate the process.
Make sure your Apple Store app is up to date.
If you want to scan your face, you must have the latest version of the Apple Store app, which was made available on January 11.
It has been found that in the Apple Store app, there is a string that reads: “You may scan your face to determine your size for Apple Vision Pro.” This suggests that the scan might not be necessary for all future buyers, but we can guess that Apple will be using it for early birds who are keen about the product.
It is interesting to note that the Apple Vision Pro comes with a Solo Knit Band and Dual Loop Band, as well as a Light Seal and two different Light Seal Cushions in the package, a polishing cloth, a battery, a USB-C cable, and a USB-C adapter. Whether this means each user will get multiple fit options regardless of the facial scan is unknown. However, Apple seems to want the Vision Pro to be a personal and tailored device. This is backed up by the purchase requirements for the optional $149 ZEISS optical inserts for users needing vision correction, which will require a valid prescription.
Have your vision prescription handy.
Users will be required to upload a valid, unexpired prescription from a US eye care professional after checkout to get custom optical inserts for the Apple Vision Pro.
Additionally, Apple has detailed its in-store demo policy for the Vision Pro, which will be a first-come-first-served basis but still requires a sign-up.
Be one of the first to get a demo of Apple Vision Pro. Only at the Apple Store.
You can sign up for a demo of Apple Vision Pro at your local Apple Store from February 2 onward on a first come, first served basis.
As a reminder, the Vision Pro will be initially available in the US in a single 256GB variant for $3,499, with other storage variants likely to be available in the future.
