How To Set Up Apple Vision Pro Complete Guide

Don’t worry! In this guide, I will provide you with a step-by-step process to get started with your Vision Pro. But before you begin, there are a few things to take care of. Let’s take a look.

Things to do before setting up your Apple Vision Pro 

Adjust fit: Apple Vision Pro provides a personalized visual experience, so it needs to fit your face properly. So, ensure you are wearing the right Light Seal and headband for your head and face.   Correct your vision: If you wear powered eyeglasses, you must use ZEISS Optical Inserts for the best visual results.  Charge up battery: After you take the battery out of the box, connect the USB-C charger and plug in the power adapter. When the charge is complete, tapping the battery will flash a green light.   Get the right environment: You must go to a room with adequate lighting and fewer obstacles to avoid tripping.   Check your network connection: Apple Vision Pro needs a stable Wi-Fi internet connection to begin the setup process. 

Once you have taken care of the above prerequisites, you can set up your Vision Pro and start using it. Let me guide you through the steps! 

How to set up Apple Vision Pro

Apple Vision Pro is not just an ordinary headset; it comes with a whole new operating system called visionOS. So, you must set it up properly to enjoy a seamless mixed reality experience.    

Step 1. Turn Apple Vision Pro on

To start up your Apple Vision Pro, you need to connect the external battery to it.   You will hear a startup tone like other Apple Products, prompting you to wear your Vision Pro. If there is no sound, you need to press and hold the Top button. This will turn on your headset.   

Step 2: Put on your Vision Pro

Now that you have turned on your Apple Vision Pro, it’s time to put it on and start using the device. Now you are comfortable to view through your Apple Vision Pro, let’s set it up further. 

Step 3: Scan iPhone and link Apple ID

You may already know your Apple ID is the key to accessing Apple services. It’s also true for your Vision Pro. You need to link your Apple ID to your headset. Let’s see how to do that: 

Step 4: Scan hands and eye movements 

Now your Apple ID details are synced, you need to set up your hand motions and eye movements to control your Apple Vision Pro using gestures. After that, your Vision Pro will detect and record your eye movements. You will see a circular dot at the center of your display. Look at that and tap your fingers to perform a pinch gesture, selecting the dot.   Now, it will show multiple dots in a circle. You need to perform the same for each dot. This process will be repeated thrice with a brighter display at every level until the setup is done. After that, your Apple Vision Pro can track your eyes in any surrounding. 

Step 5: Create FaceTime Persona

Now comes an interesting part. Your Vision Pro will prompt you to create your Persona, a 3D avatar. When you receive any video call on your headset, the caller will see your Persona mimicking your gestures in real time. To capture your Persona, you need to take off your headset and hold it in front of you to scan your face and expressions. You will see the instructions on the front display of your Vision Pro and hear the prompts. Once the scan is done, wear the headset again.   Now, you may edit your Persona and customize the look with eyewear. If the steps seem tricky, you may refer to our detailed guide on how to create your Persona on Apple Vision Pro, where I’ve shared a few tips to make a better Apple Vision Pro Persona.  

Step 6: Set up Optic ID 

Now we have completed most of the Apple Vision Pro setup, let’s secure your device. Like Face ID on your iPhone, Vision Pro uses Optic ID. Whether you are unlocking your headset, making any purchases, or signing into apps, you can use Optic ID on your Vision Pro to authorize your access.   To set it up, Vision Pro will instruct you to focus on a symbol in front of you. It will scan your eyes and create your Optic ID in a few seconds. Also, you need to set up a six-digit password or passcode, which you can enter when Optic ID is not working. 

Step 7: Final setup of your Vision Pro 

Finally, you will see a security popup with usage guidelines. Select Continue using a pinch gesture. Next, select Don’t Transfer Apps & Data if you’re setting up Vision Pro for the first time. Now, your Apple Vision Pro will activate your Apple ID and align all the settings.   If you want to customize your visionOS like your iPhone, select Apps & Data or Settings in the Shared Settings window. Next, you will see the Keep Apple Vision Pro Up to Date window; select Continue to proceed.   Now, your display will show your saved cards on your Apple ID. Choose the ones you want to use on your headset. After that, the Improve Siri & Dictation will ask you to share your audio recordings. To skip this, select Not Now.  In the setup process, you may also change the font size from the Appearance window. Now, your Vision Pro will help you to navigate the interface with some quick tips. Finally, you will see a Welcome greeting indicating you are ready to use your headset.  Simply press the Digital Crown to open the Home view. Now, you can explore the new visionOS, install Vision Pro apps, and enjoy Environments. There’s much more to do with your Apple Vision Pro.  Start using your Vision Pro like a Pro!  Apple Vision Pro offers a completely new way of computing. You may immerse yourself in the entertainment and gaming world like never before or boost your work productivity by connecting your Mac to Vision Pro.   I hope you were able to onboard your Vision Pro journey smoothly. If you face any issues, let me know in the comments below. I will be happy to help. Read more:

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