These are the full visionOS 1.1 release notes for Vision Pro. The software update was release on March 7, 2024.
This update introduces Mobile Device Management (MDM) features that enable device configuration, deployment and management for enterprises. This release also includes Persona improvements, the ability to delete system apps from the Home View, as well as other features, bug fixes and security updates for your Apple Vision Pro.
Mobile Device Management
● Enables account-driven device and user enrollment using Managed Apple IDs
● Support for device configuration (Wi-Fi, VPN, email accounts, single sign-on, and more)
● Support for deploying apps in volume including iPhone and iPad compatible apps, visionOS apps included in a Universal purchase, and proprietary in-house visionOS apps
● Support for remote erase via MDM and device inventory data
Messages
● Adds support for iMessage Contact Key Verification
Accessibility
● Closed captions can be anchored to the playback control while viewing Apple Immersive Video
Persona (beta) and EyeSight
● Adds an option to enroll your Persona hands-free
● Improves hair and makeup appearance
● Improves neck and mouth representation
● Improves rendering of the eyes for EyeSight
Virtual keyboard
● Cursor positioning for text input is now more accurate
● Resolves some instances where the virtual keyboard placement obscures the text input field
● Fixes an issue where in some cases, the text preview on the virtual keyboard may appear out of sync with the text field in the app
● Fixes an issue where the edit menu may appear unexpectedly
Mac Virtual Display
● Improves the reliability of discovering and connecting to a Mac using Mac Virtual Display
● Resolves an issue where Universal Control may stop working
● Addresses a connectivity issue that occurs when a previously paired Bluetooth device cannot be found
Captive Network Support
● Ability to set up your device while using a captive WiFi network such as those found at hotels, cafes and airports
For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:
https://support.apple.com/HT201222
1. Go to Settings > General > Software Update. The screen shows the currently installed version of visionOS and whether an update is available.
2. If an update is available, tap Download and Install or Install Now. You might need to enter your Apple Vision Pro passcode.
3. When the update is ready to install, an alert asks you to take off your Apple Vision Pro. You can see the progress of the update on the front of your device with EyeSight.
1. Go to Settings > General > Software Update > Automatic Updates.
2. Turn on visionOS Updates.
3. Turn on Security Responses & System Files to automatically install security updates that might be available between complete visionOS updates. You can turn this option on in addition to visionOS Updates, or turn it on by itself.
4. If you'd like for visionOS updates to download automatically but install only when you choose, turn on visionOS Updates under Automatically Download. Then turn off visionOS Updates under Automatically Install.
Automatic visionOS software updates are downloaded and installed when your Apple Vision Pro is connected to Wi-Fi, charging, and locked.
visionOS 1.1
This update introduces Mobile Device Management (MDM) features that enable device configuration, deployment and management for enterprises. This release also includes Persona improvements, the ability to delete system apps from the Home View, as well as other features, bug fixes and security updates for your Apple Vision Pro.
Mobile Device Management
● Enables account-driven device and user enrollment using Managed Apple IDs
● Support for device configuration (Wi-Fi, VPN, email accounts, single sign-on, and more)
● Support for deploying apps in volume including iPhone and iPad compatible apps, visionOS apps included in a Universal purchase, and proprietary in-house visionOS apps
● Support for remote erase via MDM and device inventory data
Messages
● Adds support for iMessage Contact Key Verification
Accessibility
● Closed captions can be anchored to the playback control while viewing Apple Immersive Video
Persona (beta) and EyeSight
● Adds an option to enroll your Persona hands-free
● Improves hair and makeup appearance
● Improves neck and mouth representation
● Improves rendering of the eyes for EyeSight
Virtual keyboard
● Cursor positioning for text input is now more accurate
● Resolves some instances where the virtual keyboard placement obscures the text input field
● Fixes an issue where in some cases, the text preview on the virtual keyboard may appear out of sync with the text field in the app
● Fixes an issue where the edit menu may appear unexpectedly
Mac Virtual Display
● Improves the reliability of discovering and connecting to a Mac using Mac Virtual Display
● Resolves an issue where Universal Control may stop working
● Addresses a connectivity issue that occurs when a previously paired Bluetooth device cannot be found
Captive Network Support
● Ability to set up your device while using a captive WiFi network such as those found at hotels, cafes and airports
For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:
https://support.apple.com/HT201222
How to Update visionOS
1. Go to Settings > General > Software Update. The screen shows the currently installed version of visionOS and whether an update is available.
2. If an update is available, tap Download and Install or Install Now. You might need to enter your Apple Vision Pro passcode.
3. When the update is ready to install, an alert asks you to take off your Apple Vision Pro. You can see the progress of the update on the front of your device with EyeSight.
How to Enable Automatic visionOS Updates
1. Go to Settings > General > Software Update > Automatic Updates.
2. Turn on visionOS Updates.
3. Turn on Security Responses & System Files to automatically install security updates that might be available between complete visionOS updates. You can turn this option on in addition to visionOS Updates, or turn it on by itself.
4. If you'd like for visionOS updates to download automatically but install only when you choose, turn on visionOS Updates under Automatically Download. Then turn off visionOS Updates under Automatically Install.
Automatic visionOS software updates are downloaded and installed when your Apple Vision Pro is connected to Wi-Fi, charging, and locked.