These gestures are used to control the Apple Vision Pro headset

With the start of the Vision Pro, Apple released numerous support documents and guides. This also includes an overview of the gestures used to control the headset. Most users find gesture controls intuitive, but for those who have difficulty, Apple also has some tips for the best experience.

Apple Vision Pro gestures

• Tap with your fingers – To select an item on the Vision Pro, look at it, then tap it with your thumb and forefinger at the same time. According to Apple, this is the same as tapping something on iPhone or clicking something on Mac.
• Pinch and Drag – Moving elements on Vision Pro can be done by looking at an element and then pinching your thumb and forefinger together. Squeeze and hold the object as you move it, then release it. Pinch and drag arrange apps, resize windows, scroll, and drag things from one app to another.
• Pinch and Flick – You can quickly scroll through content by pinching your thumb and index finger together and then moving your wrist up or down in a smooth motion. This gesture is used to move horizontally through apps in Home view, scroll long web pages, and browse images in the Photos app.
• Pinch for Options – When you pinch and hold an item in Vision Pro, you can bring up a list of items. Simply look at an object, tap your thumb and index finger together and hold. Once the options appear, you can release and then tap to select the preferred option.
• Touch – There are elements in visionOS that can be interacted with directly using your fingers. An example is the virtual keyboard, where typing can be done by touching the keys with one finger of each hand.

Apple recommends using the Vision Pro in a well-lit room, without long sleeves or large jewelry, and with hands visible.

Tips

• Make sure you use the Apple Vision Pro in a well-lit location and that the front of the device is clean and free of smudges so that the outward-facing cameras can see your hands.
• Let your hands rest comfortably on your lap—no need to hold your arm up.
• Make sure your hands are visible and not hidden under a desk or blanket.
• Gloves, long sleeves, and large jewelry that covers a significant portion or all of the hand can interfere with Vision Pro’s gesture tracking.
• Do not clasp your hands or cover your gesturing hand with your other hand.

There are also a number of accessibility features that make the Apple Vision Pro work better in certain cases. Details can be found on Apple’s support website.