Device Control
Difficulty: expert
Learning Objectives
After reading this article, you’ll be able to:
Identify which apps can be managed through Device Control
Device Control is a platform that allows you to customize Kiosk app and Workplace app, to push custom content to any of these apps, and to control the Displays and Kiosks remotely.
Kiosk App
see Device Control for Kiosk App
CONTROL DEVICES REMOTELY
Using device control, administrators can remotely control Meeting Room Displays (MRD), reboot, and change settings. (Qbic devices only)
LIVE VIEWS OF HEALTH
Check the health of all your connected display devices in a live view and receive notifications when devices go offline.
IMPROVE APP PERFORMANCE
Device control reduces the amount of data loaded, background threads running, etc. thus improving the performance of the app on your devices.
UPGRADE APPS REMOTELY
Push remote upgrades and verify your devices are running the latest app version. (Qbic devices only)
PERSONALIZE THEMES AND PROFILES
Add your own custom profiles and themes with logos and screensavers to personalize your devices. Create groups of devices to separate themes.
CONFIGURE THE APP REMOTELY
Choose profiles and themes, and set up rooms and display modes for each device.
Workplace App
see Device Control for Workplace App
DEFINE FEATURE SET
Using device control, administrators can remotely control which features are available to end-users.
PERSONALIZE THE THEME
Define your own custom Workplace App theme: set accent colors and add a logo.
IMPROVE APP PERFORMANCE
Device control reduces the amount of data loaded, background threads running, etc. thus improving the performance of the app.
Custom Content
see Custom Content
Create content
Setup rules and publish content for Workplace app or Kiosk
View corporate content in the Workplace app or Kiosk
How to access Device Control
When you log in with SSO:
Go to Device Control
provide your e-mail address, which will prompt the SSO flow
If you have received specific Workplace Admin credentials
provide your e-mail address or Workplace specific username
enter your password
Upon login, you’ll be prompted to open Device Control for Kiosk application or for Workplace App. Make a selection
Using the left-hand menu, choose another app to configure or set up Custom Content
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