In a support document updated last week, Apple shared a list of products that should be kept a safe distance away from medical devices, due to potential magnetic interference. The list includes implanted pacemakers and defibrillators that might contain sensors that respond to magnets and radios when in close contact.
Apple says to avoid any potential interactions with these types of medical devices, keep your Apple product a safe distance away from your medical device (more than 6 inches / 15 cm apart or more than 12 inches / 30 cm apart if wirelessly charging). Consult with your physician and your device manufacturer for specific guidelines.
AirPods and charging cases
• AirPods and Charging Case
• AirPods and Wireless Charging Case
• AirPods Pro and Wireless Charging Case
• AirPods Max and Smart CaseApple Watch and accessories
• Apple Watch
• Apple Watch bands with magnets
• Apple Watch magnetic charging accessoriesHomePod
• HomePod
• HomePod miniiPad and accessories
• iPad
• iPad mini
• iPad Air
• iPad Pro
• iPad Smart Covers and Smart Folios
• iPad Smart Keyboard and Smart Keyboard Folio
• Magic Keyboard for iPadiPhone and MagSafe accessories
• iPhone 12 models
• MagSafe accessoriesMac and accessories
• Mac mini
• Mac Pro
• MacBook Air
• MacBook Pro
• iMac
• Apple Pro Display XDRBeats
• Beats Flex
• Beats X
• PowerBeats Pro
• UrBeats3
Certain other Apple products contain magnets that are unlikely to interfere with medical devices, the support document says.
