FCC ID BCG-A3581
Apple Watch
by Apple Inc.
Grantee Code: BCG Product Code: A3581
Latest application date: 2026-09-09
FCC ID Device Details
Operating Frequencies
| Frequency Range | Application Purpose | Final Action Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2402-2480 MHz | Original Equipment | 2026-09-09 |
| 7725-8249 MHz | Original Equipment | 2026-09-09 |
| 5745-5825 MHz | Original Equipment | 2026-09-09 |
| 60176.55-60823.45 MHz | Original Equipment | 2026-09-09 |
| 2412-2472 MHz | Original Equipment | 2026-09-09 |
Exhibits
| Document | Type | Available | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCC ID Label and Location | ID Label/Location Info | 2026-09-09 | PDF 214 KB |
| 15.255 Test Report | Test Report | 2026-09-09 | PDF 2.3 MB |
| 802.15.4 ab-NB Test Report | Test Report | 2026-09-09 | PDF 3.5 MB |
| Antenna Gain Report | Test Report | 2026-09-09 | PDF 1.8 MB |
| Bluetooth HDR Test Report | Test Report | 2026-09-09 | PDF 3.1 MB |
| Bluetooth LE Test Report | Test Report | 2026-09-09 | PDF 3.2 MB |
| Bluetooth Test Report | Test Report | 2026-09-09 | PDF 4 MB |
| DFS Test Report | Test Report | 2026-09-09 | PDF 1 MB |
| MPE Test Report | RF Exposure Info | 2026-09-09 | PDF 501.9 KB |
| NFC Test Report | Test Report | 2026-09-09 | PDF 1.8 MB |
| RF Exposure Test Report | RF Exposure Info | 2026-09-09 | PDF 1.1 MB |
| Test Report | Test Report | 2026-09-09 | PDF 2.8 MB |
| UNII 5GHz OFDM Test Report | Test Report | 2026-09-09 | PDF 3.9 MB |
| WLAN OFDM Test Report 1 | Test Report | 2026-09-09 | PDF 3.2 MB |
| WLAN OFDM Test Report 2 | Test Report | 2026-09-09 | PDF 3.3 MB |
| Authorization Letter | Attestation Statements | 2026-09-09 | PDF 61.5 KB |
| FCC 2.911[d][5] Covered List Attestation | Attestation Statements | 2026-09-09 | PDF 54.7 KB |
| FCC 2.911[d][7] US Agent for Service Attestation | Attestation Statements | 2026-09-09 | PDF 55.5 KB |
| Confidentiality Request Letter | Cover Letter(s) | 2026-09-09 | PDF 91.4 KB |
| RF Exposure Appendix A SAR Test Plots | RF Exposure Info | 2026-09-09 | PDF 605.8 KB |
| RF Exposure Appendix B SAR Dipole Verification Plots | RF Exposure Info | 2026-09-09 | PDF 697.3 KB |
| RF Exposure Appendix C SAR Probe and Dipole Calibration Certificates | RF Exposure Info | 2026-09-09 | PDF 5.4 MB |
| RF Exposure Appendix D Tissue Specifications | RF Exposure Info | 2026-09-09 | PDF 754.7 KB |
| RF Exposure Appendix E Multi-TX and Antenna SAR Considerations | RF Exposure Info | 2026-09-09 | PDF 275.7 KB |
| RF Exposure Appendix F SAR System Validation | RF Exposure Info | 2026-09-09 | PDF 163.5 KB |
| User Guide Metadata only | Users Manual | 2027-03-08 | PDF 2.6 MB |
| Internal Photographs 1 Metadata only | Internal Photos | 2027-03-08 | PDF 4.8 MB |
| Internal Photographs 2 Metadata only | Internal Photos | 2027-03-08 | PDF 5.6 MB |
| External Photographs 1 Metadata only | External Photos | 2027-03-08 | PDF 5.3 MB |
| External Photographs 2 Metadata only | External Photos | 2027-03-08 | PDF 5.3 MB |
| RF Exposure Test Set-up Photographs Metadata only | Test Setup Photos | 2027-03-08 | PDF 882.1 KB |
| Test Set-up Photographs Metadata only | Test Setup Photos | 2027-03-08 | PDF 1.7 MB |
| Test Set-up Photographs Metadata only | Test Setup Photos | 2027-03-08 | PDF 2 MB |
| Test Set-up Photographs 1 Metadata only | Test Setup Photos | 2027-03-08 | PDF 2 MB |
| Test Set-up Photographs 2 Metadata only | Test Setup Photos | 2027-03-08 | PDF 1.8 MB |
| Block Diagram 1 Metadata only | Block Diagram | PDF 96.1 KB | |
| Block Diagram 2 Metadata only | Block Diagram | PDF 97 KB | |
| Schematics Metadata only | Schematics | PDF 2.9 MB | |
| Antenna Diagram Metadata only | Operational Description | PDF 3.5 MB | |
| Antenna Gain Connectivity Metadata only | Operational Description | PDF 1 MB | |
| Antenna Gain Plots Metadata only | Operational Description | PDF 720.4 KB | |
| Software Security Metadata only | Operational Description | PDF 1.7 MB | |
| Technical Description 1 Metadata only | Operational Description | PDF 255 KB | |
| Technical Description 2 Metadata only | Operational Description | PDF 307.4 KB | |
| Parts List_BOM 1 Metadata only | Parts List/Tune Up Info | PDF 37.9 KB | |
| Parts List_BOM 2 Metadata only | Parts List/Tune Up Info | PDF 37.8 KB | |
| Tune-up Procedure Metadata only | Parts List/Tune Up Info | PDF 377.6 KB |
Application Information
| Application ID | WZDPGifQrnUAQZeP5AXYWw== |
|---|---|
| Final Action Date | 2026-09-09 |
| Application Purpose | Original Equipment |
| Applicant FRN | 0005899216 |
| Model | A3581 |
| Frequency Range | 2402-2480 MHz |
| Equipment Class | DSS - Part 15 Spread Spectrum Transmitter |
| Device Description | Apple Watch |
| Responsible Party | Abhishek Rala, arala@apple.com  , 408-996-1010 |
| Technical Contact | Abhishek Rala, Apple Inc, arala@apple.com , 650-703-8831 |
| Non-Technical Contact | Abhishek Rala, Apple Inc, arala@apple.com , 650-703-8831 |
| Test Firm | Nima Molaei, Element Materials Technology San Jose, CA, nima.molaei@element.com  , 410-290-6652 |
| TCB Email | tcb@element.com |
| TCB Scope | A4: UNII devices & low power transmitters using spread spectrum techniques |
| Short-Term Confidentiality | Yes |
| Long-Term Confidentiality | Yes |
| Modular Equipment | Does not apply |
| Composite Device | Yes |
| Cognitive Radio | No |
| Authorization Waiver | No |
| Authorization Waiver Approved | No |
| Section 5301 Certification | Yes |
| Related OET Knowledge DataBase Inquiry | Yes |
Applications
| Application ID | Date | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| WZDPGifQrnUAQZeP5AXYWw== | 2026-09-09 | Original Equipment |
| LaOnVnHoK991jwjvQ0lkDQ== | 2026-09-09 | Original Equipment |
| KcE0WjzRTsj5P76y+N7BAw== | 2026-09-09 | Original Equipment |
| IQp3J73hBE676baHU+cZvA== | 2026-09-09 | Original Equipment |
| 03XAUntapNI8xxvIZWGxPg== | 2026-09-09 | Original Equipment |
Equipment Authorization
| Frequency | Output | Rules | Grant Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2402-2480 MHz | 0.054 | 15C | CC |
| 6227-6752 MHz | 15F | CC | |
| 7725-8249 MHz | 15F | CC | |
| 5180-5240 MHz | 0.05 | 15E | CC |
| 5260-5320 MHz | 0.049 | 15E | CC |
| 5500-5720 MHz | 0.05 | 15E | CC |
| 5745-5825 MHz | 0.05 | 15E | CC |
| 5728.75-5846.25 MHz | 0.04 | 15E | CC |
| 13.56 MHz | 15C | CC | |
| 60176.55-60823.45 MHz | 0.00083 | 15C | CC EP |
| 2412-2472 MHz | 0.171 | 15C | CC |
| 2404-2476 MHz | 0.031 | 15C | CC |
| 2402-2480 MHz | 0.057 | 15C | CC |
Grants
TCB Grant - Application WZDPGifQrnUAQZeP5AXYWw==
| TCB | GRANT OF EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION |
TCB |
| Certification | ||
| Issued Under the Authority of the | ||
| Federal Communications Commission | ||
| By: |
|
Element Materials Technology Washington DC LLC (formerly PCTEST) 7185 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 |
Date of Grant: 09/09/2026 Application Dated: 08/07/2026 |
| Apple Inc. |
| One Apple Park Way |
| Cupertino, CA 95014 |
| Attention: Abhishek Rala , Regulatory Compliance Manager |
| NOT TRANSFERABLE |
| EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION is hereby issued to the named GRANTEE, and is VALID ONLY for the equipment identified hereon for use under the Commission's Rules and Regulations listed below. |
| FCC IDENTIFIER: | BCG-A3581 |
| Name of Grantee: | Apple Inc. |
| Equipment Class: | Part 15 Spread Spectrum Transmitter |
| Notes: | Apple Watch |
| Grant Notes | FCC Rule Parts | Frequency Range (MHZ) | Output Watts | Frequency Tolerance | Emission Designator |
| CC | 15C | 2402.0 - 2480.0 | 0.054 |
| Output power listed is peak conducted. The highest reported SAR for product specific (next-to-mouth), simultaneous transmission, and extremity (wrist) use conditions is 0.26 W/kg, 0.45 W/kg, and <0.1 W/kg, respectively. |
| CC: | This device is certified pursuant to two different Part 15 rules sections. |
TCB Grant - Application LaOnVnHoK991jwjvQ0lkDQ==
| TCB | GRANT OF EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION |
TCB |
| Certification | ||
| Issued Under the Authority of the | ||
| Federal Communications Commission | ||
| By: |
|
Element Materials Technology Washington DC LLC (formerly PCTEST) 7185 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 |
Date of Grant: 09/09/2026 Application Dated: 08/07/2026 |
| Apple Inc. |
| One Apple Park Way |
| Cupertino, CA 95014 |
| Attention: Abhishek Rala , Regulatory Compliance Manager |
| NOT TRANSFERABLE |
| EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION is hereby issued to the named GRANTEE, and is VALID ONLY for the equipment identified hereon for use under the Commission's Rules and Regulations listed below. |
| FCC IDENTIFIER: | BCG-A3581 |
| Name of Grantee: | Apple Inc. |
| Equipment Class: | Ultra Wideband Transmitter |
| Notes: | Apple Watch |
| Grant Notes | FCC Rule Parts | Frequency Range (MHZ) | Output Watts | Frequency Tolerance | Emission Designator |
| CC | 15F | 6227.0 - 6752.0 | |||
| CC | 15F | 7725.0 - 8249.0 |
| UWB devices may not be employed for the operation of toys. Operation onboard an aircraft, a ship or a satellite is prohibited per §15.521(a). Antennas mounted on outdoor structures, such as antennas mounted on the outside of a building or on a telephone pole, or any fixed outdoors infrastructure are prohibited for use with this device per §15.519(a). |
| CC: | This device is certified pursuant to two different Part 15 rules sections. |
TCB Grant - Application KcE0WjzRTsj5P76y+N7BAw==
| TCB | GRANT OF EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION |
TCB |
| Certification | ||
| Issued Under the Authority of the | ||
| Federal Communications Commission | ||
| By: |
|
Element Materials Technology Washington DC LLC (formerly PCTEST) 7185 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 |
Date of Grant: 09/09/2026 Application Dated: 08/07/2026 |
| Apple Inc. |
| One Apple Park Way |
| Cupertino, CA 95014 |
| Attention: Abhishek Rala , Regulatory Compliance Manager |
| NOT TRANSFERABLE |
| EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION is hereby issued to the named GRANTEE, and is VALID ONLY for the equipment identified hereon for use under the Commission's Rules and Regulations listed below. |
| FCC IDENTIFIER: | BCG-A3581 |
| Name of Grantee: | Apple Inc. |
| Equipment Class: | Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure TX |
| Notes: | Apple Watch |
| Grant Notes | FCC Rule Parts | Frequency Range (MHZ) | Output Watts | Frequency Tolerance | Emission Designator |
| CC | 15E | 5180.0 - 5240.0 | 0.05 | ||
| CC | 15E | 5260.0 - 5320.0 | 0.049 | ||
| CC | 15E | 5500.0 - 5720.0 | 0.05 | ||
| CC | 15E | 5745.0 - 5825.0 | 0.05 | ||
| CC | 15E | 5728.75 - 5846.25 | 0.04 |
| Output power listed is conducted. This device supports 20 MHz BW mode. The highest reported SAR for product specific (next-to-mouth), simultaneous transmission, and extremity (wrist) use conditions is 0.19 W/kg, 0.45 W/kg, and <0.1 W/kg, respectively. |
| CC: | This device is certified pursuant to two different Part 15 rules sections. |
TCB Grant - Application IQp3J73hBE676baHU+cZvA==
| TCB | GRANT OF EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION |
TCB |
| Certification | ||
| Issued Under the Authority of the | ||
| Federal Communications Commission | ||
| By: |
|
Element Materials Technology Washington DC LLC (formerly PCTEST) 7185 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 |
Date of Grant: 09/09/2026 Application Dated: 08/07/2026 |
| Apple Inc. |
| One Apple Park Way |
| Cupertino, CA 95014 |
| Attention: Abhishek Rala , Regulatory Compliance Manager |
| NOT TRANSFERABLE |
| EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION is hereby issued to the named GRANTEE, and is VALID ONLY for the equipment identified hereon for use under the Commission's Rules and Regulations listed below. |
| FCC IDENTIFIER: | BCG-A3581 |
| Name of Grantee: | Apple Inc. |
| Equipment Class: | Part 15 Low Power Communication Device Transmitter |
| Notes: | Apple Watch |
| Grant Notes | FCC Rule Parts | Frequency Range (MHZ) | Output Watts | Frequency Tolerance | Emission Designator |
| CC | 15C | 13.56 - 13.56 | |||
| CC EP | 15C | 60176.55 - 60823.45 | 0.00083 |
| Output power listed is peak EIRP. The highest reported SAR for product specific extremity (wrist) use conditions is <0.1 W/kg. For satisfying FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the 60.5 GHz transmitter operations must be used with a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons. Users must be provided with instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. |
| CC: | This device is certified pursuant to two different Part 15 rules sections. |
| EP: | Output power is Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) |
TCB Grant - Application 03XAUntapNI8xxvIZWGxPg==
| TCB | GRANT OF EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION |
TCB |
| Certification | ||
| Issued Under the Authority of the | ||
| Federal Communications Commission | ||
| By: |
|
Element Materials Technology Washington DC LLC (formerly PCTEST) 7185 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 |
Date of Grant: 09/09/2026 Application Dated: 08/07/2026 |
| Apple Inc. |
| One Apple Park Way |
| Cupertino, CA 95014 |
| Attention: Abhishek Rala , Regulatory Compliance Manager |
| NOT TRANSFERABLE |
| EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION is hereby issued to the named GRANTEE, and is VALID ONLY for the equipment identified hereon for use under the Commission's Rules and Regulations listed below. |
| FCC IDENTIFIER: | BCG-A3581 |
| Name of Grantee: | Apple Inc. |
| Equipment Class: | Digital Transmission System |
| Notes: | Apple Watch |
| Grant Notes | FCC Rule Parts | Frequency Range (MHZ) | Output Watts | Frequency Tolerance | Emission Designator |
| CC | 15C | 2412.0 - 2472.0 | 0.171 | ||
| CC | 15C | 2404.0 - 2476.0 | 0.031 | ||
| CC | 15C | 2402.0 - 2480.0 | 0.057 |
| Output power listed is peak conducted. This device supports 20 MHz BW mode. The highest reported SAR for product specific (next-to-mouth), simultaneous transmission, and extremity (wrist) use conditions is 0.28 W/kg, 0.45 W/kg, and <0.1 W/kg, respectively. |
| CC: | This device is certified pursuant to two different Part 15 rules sections. |