iPad lockdown: the apps you approve, nothing else
Shared iPads in a childcare room, classroom or clinic need to stay on task. We lock them to the apps you approve, keep them on your Wi-Fi, and can lock or wipe one remotely if it goes missing.
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What is MDM lockdown?
Mobile device management (MDM) lets us control iPads from a central dashboard. We use N-able MDM with Apple Business Manager, so new iPads set themselves up when they're switched on, and settings can't be undone by whoever is holding the device.
What you get
Kiosk mode
Lock an iPad to one app, like your childcare sign-in or a patient form, so it can't be used for anything else.
Approved apps only
A whitelist of apps you choose. No app store browsing, no surprise downloads.
Remote lock and wipe
Lost or stolen iPad? We lock it or wipe it from the dashboard.
Zero-touch setup
New iPads enrol through Apple Business Manager and arrive at your setup automatically.
Pricing
MDM Lockdown, Apple devices, WaTo managed
$15.99per device, per month
- Kiosk mode and app whitelist
- Wi-Fi enforcement
- Remote lock and wipe
- Central dashboard, managed by WaTo
Australian dollars, ex GST. Bulk discounts available; retainer clients get bundled pricing. A setup fee may apply.
Who it's for
- Childcare centres using iPads for sign-in, learning stories or parent apps.
- Schools and tutoring services with shared classroom iPads.
- Clinics and allied health using iPads for patient forms.
- Any business with iPads that keep getting changed, broken into or lost.
How we roll it out
- Plan the lockdown. We agree which apps, which Wi-Fi and which rules each group of iPads needs.
- Enrol the iPads. Existing iPads are reset and enrolled; new ones enrol themselves through Apple Business Manager.
- Test with your staff. We check the locked iPads work for the people who use them before rolling out to every room.
- We manage it. App changes, new devices and lost iPads are handled from our dashboard.
Why get MDM through WaTo
- We work with childcare, education and health providers and know their compliance needs.
- Supports the Privacy Act, Child Safe Standards, ISO 27001 and the Essential Eight.
- One local team for the iPads, the Wi-Fi and the apps on them.
- Adelaide owned since 2001.
iPad MDM questions
Can we still update the apps?
Yes. Apps update automatically from the dashboard, and we add or remove apps for you when you ask.
Do we need new iPads?
Usually not. Most iPads from the last few years can be enrolled. We'll check your models first.
What about Android tablets or Windows laptops?
We manage those too, through Microsoft Intune or N-able. Ask us and we'll tell you the best fit.
Related
- Childcare iPad lockdown project
- Apple device management
- Microsoft Intune device management
- Mobile device security
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iPads need reining in?
Tell us how many you have and what they're for, and we'll suggest the right lockdown.
Mon to Fri, 8:30am to 5pm
