Jamf Parent is a free iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Android app that allows you to manage your children's Burke-issued iPad. Using Jamf Parent, you can restrict and allow apps and device functionality on your child's iPad.
Note: All images shown here are for the iOS mobile app. The options depicted may vary if using the Android, web, or Apple Watch app.
Getting Started
Burke is using Jamf School. The initial steps include downloading and installing the Jamf Parent app on your iOS device. This will then allow you to connect your device to your child's iPad by using a QR code. Please view the video below for instructions.
Allowing and Restricting Apps
Jamf Parent allows you to choose which apps your child can use on their iPad. You can allow and restrict apps on your child's iPad by tapping the device you want to restrict, and then tapping or clicking the Restrictions tab. You can either restrict apps by category, such as social media or games, or specific apps, such as Safari or Chrome. To restrict apps by category, use the toggles under Allowed App Categories to allow or restrict certain app categories.
To restrict specific apps, tap Restrict Device Functionality (mobile device app) or under Device Functionality (web application) use the toggle next to each app to allow or restrict certain apps.
Enabling App Lock
You can use App Lock to set a timer for app restrictions. While your child's iPad is in App Lock, they will only be able to use the apps you allow during the specified time period. If you only allow one app, that app launches on your child's iPad and they cannot exit the app until the App Lock timer expires.
When using the Jamf Parent mobile device app, you can enable App Lock by doing the following:
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From the dashboard, tap the child device you want to restrict.
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Tap the Restrictions tab.
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Tap Enable App Lock, and then set the timer and tap the apps you want your child to have access to.
Setting Device Rules
In your Jamf Parent app, you can schedule app restrictions on your child's iPad. This allows you to schedule homework time or bedtime. You can set Device Rules by doing the following:
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From the Jamf Parent dashboard, tap or click the child device you want to configure the Device Rule for.
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Tap the Device Rules tab.
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Tap Create Device Rules on the mobile app or click Add on the web application.
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Tap or click the type of Device Rule you want to set.
Once you choose Device Rule Type, you can select the category of apps you want to restrict and tap or click Next. Please note that there is a Custom option that allow for greater flexibility in setting restrictions. From each of these categories you will be able to select the specific apps you want to allow.
Jamf Support
You can view a complete Guide for Parents and Getting started on the Jamf website.
You can also download a PDF version of the Guide.
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