Device Profiles and Groups for Meta Quest for Business

What is the difference between Individual Mode and Shared Mode in Meta Quest for Business? 

Individual Mode

Individual Mode is designed for Meta Quest devices used by a single person within your organisation. Users must be 18 years or older (or of legal age according to your local regulations) to utilise a Meta Quest for Business device in Individual Mode.

In Individual Mode:

• Account Assignment: Each Meta Quest device is linked to one managed Meta account.
• Meta Horizon Profile: Users will need to set up a Meta Horizon profile the first time they log into their Meta Quest.
• Device Profiles: Admins can either create a shared Individual Mode profile for multiple devices or configure each device independently.

Devices in Individual Mode come pre-installed with the following system apps and services:

1. First Steps for Quest 2
2. Messenger
3. Meta Quest Browser
4. Meta Quest Guide
5. Meta Quest Move
6. Meta Quest Scoreboards
7. Remote Display (Beta)
8. Timer
9. Voice Commands
10. VR Animation Player

Shared Mode

1. Device Usage: Multiple users can access the device without needing to log in with a managed Meta account or Meta Horizon profile.
2. Profile Management: Admins can create a Shared Mode device profile to apply to multiple devices or configure each device individually.
3. App Access: Users will only have access to apps that admins have added to the Shared Mode device or profile.
4. Customisation: Admins can customise the Shared Mode session introduction steps and set up a single-app experience if desired.

Create an Individual mode device profile for Meta Quest for Business

1.Click "Devices" in the left menu of Admin Centre.
2. Select "Device profiles" from the left menu.
3. Click "New device profile" in the top right, then choose "Individual Mode."
4. Enter a name for the device profile.
5. To apply this profile to all new devices connected to your organisation, check the box next to "Set as default device profile."
6. Click "Continue."
7. Use the toggles to configure permissions for:
   - Allowing managed accounts to download and purchase apps from the Meta Quest Store.
   - Allowing access to Meta social features and interactions on managed accounts.
   - Permitting users in your organisation to create or add personal accounts.
   - Allowing users in your organisation to cast from their devices.
8. Click "Continue."
9. Review the notice (including details on pre-installed system apps and services), then click "Create."

You can modify device profiles after they are created.

Create a shared mode device profile for Meta Quest for Business

1. Click "Devices" in the left menu of Admin Centre.
2. Select "Device profiles" from the left menu.
3. Click "New device profile" in the top right, then choose "Shared Mode."
4. Enter a name for the device profile.
5. To apply this profile to all new devices connected to your organisation, check the box next to "Set as default device profile."
6. Click "Continue."
7. Select the desired device permissions, then click "Continue."
8. Review the notice, then click "Create."

You can modify or remove device profiles after they are created.

You can apply a Shared Mode device profile when enrolling a device before it has been logged into with a managed Meta account. It can also be applied to a device already listed in Admin Centre.

Note: When configuring devices in Shared Mode, the following will be removed:

- Managed Meta accounts connected during setup
- Horizon profiles
- The Horizon Workrooms app
- Any apps and games from the Meta Quest Store.

What third-party device profiles can I create for Meta Quest for Business?

• Microsoft Intune
• Ivanti Neurons for MDM
• VMware Workspace ONE UEM

Edit or delete Individual Mode and Shared Mode device profiles

Managing devices in the admin centre 

1. Click "Devices" in the left menu of Admin Centre.
2. Select "Device profiles" from the left menu.
3. Click on the name of the Individual Mode or Shared Mode device profile you want to modify.

In the Details tab, you can:

• Edit the name of the device profile.
• Set the device profile as the default. This will apply the profile to all new devices and groups in Admin Centre unless another profile is selected.
• Edit device permissions.
• Adjust the time zone of the device profile.
• Delete the device profile (note: you must remove the profile from any associated devices before deleting).

In the Apps tab, you can:

• Select which apps will be automatically installed on devices using this profile.

In the Networks tab, you can:

• Choose which networks will be automatically joinable on devices using this profile.

In the Certificates tab, you can:

• Select which certificates will establish secure connections between your organization’s network and devices using this profile.

In the Security tab, you can:

• Modify security settings and manage security rules.

In the Device Experience tab (for Shared Mode profiles only), you can:

• Customize session intro steps.
• Select a single-app experience.
• Upload a logo to personalize the device experience.
• Limit access to on-device settings.

Editing or Deleting Third-Party Device Profiles

1. Click "Devices" in the left menu of Admin Centre.
2. Select "Device profiles" from the left menu.
3. Click on the name of the third-party device profile you want to change.

From here, you can:

• Edit the name of the device profile.
• Set the profile as the default for all new devices and groups unless another is selected.
• Edit third-party details.
• Delete the device profile (you’ll need to remove it from any associated devices before deleting).

Create and manage device groups

Create a device group

1. Click "Devices" in the left menu of Admin Centre.
2. Select "Device groups" from the left menu.
3. Click "Create device group" in the top right corner.
4. Enter a name for the device group.
5. Select the device profile for the group.
6. Click "Create."

Managing Devices in a Device Group

1. Click "Devices" in the left menu of Admin Centre.
2. Select "Device groups" from the left menu.
3. Click on the name of the device group you want to manage.
4. Check the box next to the devices you wish to manage. To select all devices, click the checkbox in the top left corner of the table.
5. Click "Manage devices" in the top right. From here, you can:
   • Remove devices from the group
   • Move devices to another new or existing group
   • End device sessions
   • Wipe or release devices

Editing or Deleting a Device Group

1. Click "Devices" in the left menu of Admin Centre.
2. Select "Device groups" from the left menu.
3. Click the three dots to the right of the device group you want to modify.
4. From here, you can:
   • Select "Edit device group," change the group name or the device profile, and then click "Confirm."
   • Select "Delete device group," and click "Delete" to confirm.

Apply device profiles and groups

Apply, change or remove a device's device profile

1. Click "Devices" in the left menu of Admin Centre.
2. Select the device you want to modify.
3. Click the three dots in the top right corner. 
   
   Then:

• Assigning a Device Profile: If the device is configured independently but you want it to be managed by a device profile, select "Assign device profile." Choose the desired device profile, then click "Confirm."

• Changing a Device Profile: If the device is currently managed by a device profile but you want to switch to a different one, select "Change device profile." Choose the new device profile, then click "Confirm."

• Configuring Independently: If the device is managed by a device profile but you want to configure it independently, select "Configure independently," then click "Confirm." Learn more about configuring devices independently.

Once you've created a device group, you can easily add Meta Quest for Business devices to it. Here's how it works:

Adding Devices to a Group:

Any updates you make to the device group's profile, including changes to device permissions and security settings, will automatically apply to all devices in the group.

You can manage all devices within the group from one central location, including options for wiping or releasing devices.

Moving a Device to a Group:

• 1. Click "Devices" in the left menu of Admin Centre.
  2. Click "Managed devices" in the left menu.
  3. Click the three dots next to the device you want to add to a group, then select "Add to group."
  4. If you're adding multiple devices to the same group, select the checkboxes next to each device's name, click "Manage devices" in the top right, then choose "Add to group."
  5. Select the group you want to move the device(s) to.
  6. Click "Confirm."
  
  

  Removing a Device from a Group:

  1. Click "Devices" in the left menu of Admin Centre.
  2. Click "Managed devices" in the left menu.
  3. Click the three dots next to the device you want to remove, then select "Remove from group."
  4. Decide whether the device should retain its current profile or switch to the default device profile.
  5. If the default device profile has a different mode or manager, the device will be wiped and all on-device data will be deleted.
  6. Click "Confirm."

OEMConfig APK for third-party device managers

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