Valve Corporation’s upcoming Virtual Reality (VR) headset, the Steam Frame, has received certification from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
The Steam Frame has just received FCC certification (via Brad Lynch took to Twitter/X), indicating that a launch announcement may happen soon. The device appears in the FCC database under the identifier 2AES4-1015, where it is simply described as a “VR Headset” manufactured by Valve Corporation. The certification was granted on July 29, 2026, following an application originally submitted on May 13, 2026.
As expected from a modern standalone VR headset, the Steam Frame supports a wide range of wireless technologies. The certification covers 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, 5 GHz Wi-Fi, 6 GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and other low-power wireless transmissions, with multiple grants issued for the device’s various radios. The headset uses a Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) antenna system.
The FCC filings include numerous test reports, SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) evaluations, antenna reports, and other regulatory documents. However, nearly all of the most revealing materials, including the user manual, external photos, internal photos, and block diagrams, remain under confidentiality until November 10, 2026, 180 days after the date the application was submitted.
While FCC certification does not guarantee an immediate launch, it is typically one of the final regulatory hurdles before a consumer electronics product reaches the market. Given that Valve Corporation has now secured certification, an official announcement could arrive within the coming weeks, with a release potentially following before the confidential FCC documents are unsealed in November. The company has only confirmed a summer 2026 launch window thus far.
Last month, the FCC website was updated with details on the Steam Frame launching with an “Enthusiast kit” that includes a hot-swappable battery. The filing suggests that the accessory bundle is intended as an upgrade pack for longer uninterruped sessions, allowing users to exchange the battery while the headset is running
