Apple on Monday released visionOS 26.1, the first major update to the visionOS 26 operating system for Apple Vision Pro headsets.
The visionOS 26 update can be installed by opening the Settings app on the Vision Pro and going to the “General” section and selecting “Software Update.” The Vision Pro headset will need to be removed to install new software, and a progress bar will be available on the front EyeSight display.
visionOS 26.1 adds a Vision Pro app for the iPad, allowing users to discover Vision Pro content and spatial experiences. The app also now supports AirPlay.
Apple’s release notes for the update are as follows:
This release includes improvements and bug fixes, including the expansion of the Apple Vision Pro app to iPad, and updates to Spatial Gallery.
- Discover new content, spatial experiences, and quickly access information about your device using Apple Vision Pro app for iPad when you upgrade to iPadOS 26.1
- Apple Vision Pro app on iPhone and iPad now allows you to turn on AirPlay to view experiences from Apple Vision Pro
- Videos in Spatial Gallery will show playback controls and video length while in immersive view