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Android Remote Control in MDM

Topic

This article discusses the Android Remote Control feature for NinjaOne MDM. 

Environment

  • NinjaOne MDM
  • Android OS

Description

Android Remote Control lets technicians remotely control managed Android devices like they can with managed laptops and desktop computers.  This gives Administrators and technicians the ability to:

  • Provide fast, frictionless mobile support to employees using Android devices for work.
  • Guide end users when performing configuration actions.

Accessing a device

  1. In NinjaOne, click Devices in the left-hand navigation menu, then click Organization

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Figure 1: The navigation menu (click to enlarge)

  1. Click the Android device's name in the devices list. 

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Figure 2: The devices list (click to enlarge)

  1. Click the NinjaOne Remote icon next to the device name. 

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Figure 3: The Remote Control icon (click to enlarge)

4. Instruct the user to toggle on Remote Control when the prompt appears on their screen. Your session will connect.

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Figure 3: The Remote Control toggle on the device (click to enlarge)

 

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