Automation

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Discussion
3 weeks ago Nov 16, 2025

Device restart automation

Hey everyone! I have got an interesting use case for our iPads at the organization, and I’m not entirely sure if it’s feasible, but I’d love to give it a shot. I need to restart the iPads at a specific time every day to make sure they are all ready to go for the team…

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2 months ago Oct 06, 2025

How to automate registry settings?

Hey everyone, I’m new here! In our office, we’re trying to lock down our Windows devices to make them more secure and consistent. We need to make some edits to registry settings like, blocking USB ports to prevent unauthorized file transfers, disabling Task Manager so users can’t kill processes, and hiding Control Panel options to…

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2 months ago Sep 30, 2025

Automation to restart a Device Group of Managed iPad tablets

I have an Automation that I have created that should reboot a group of managed iPad tablets, it has been kicking off now for 3 days, and it is only rebooting the first tablet listed in the group Alphabetically.  There are 30 devices in this group. Thoughts on what might be keeping the other devices…

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3 months ago Sep 19, 2025

Automation levels up: More actions, less hassle! 

It’s upgrade time again at Hexnode UEM! After bringing remote actions into Automation, we’re back with another big boost: an expanded lineup of actions across platforms. These actions were already available as direct actions in Hexnode, but now you can also schedule and automate them for a smoother, hands-off device management experience. Here’s what’s new…

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3 months ago Aug 31, 2025

App updates getting failed

You know the new Automation feature in hexnode? I configured it to update a couple of apps that needed to be updated. Here’s the thing though, I made two automations for two sets of apps and pushed them out. The first automation worked fine, but for the second one, some apps failed on the devices.…

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4 months ago Aug 08, 2025

Time to Shift Gears: Windows 10 to 11 Upgrade Made Easy with Hexnode

Hi everyone, This post walks you through everything you need to know about managing the Windows 10 to 11 upgrade using Hexnode. Windows 10 has had a great run since its launch in 2015. Between Windows Hello, ATP, Virtual Desktops, and the UWP app model, it really changed how we work. But now it's time…

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4 months ago Aug 08, 2025

Automate enhanced – delivering new functionalities

Hey everyone! We’re excited to roll out some new updates to the Automate feature that give you more control and enhanced security. Let’s dive into what’s new: Device Lock and Wipe based on inactivity You can now configure automated actions based on device inactivity: On Device Inactive: Triggers the action when the device becomes inactive.…

Discussion
5 months ago Jul 04, 2025

Do webhooks help with automation?

Hello, I’ve hit a tricky issue while managing our Mac deployment workflows. Currently, when a new device enrolls, I run a series of automated steps, install some apps, configure settings, and send issues to our ticketing platform. We have all this synced to our Source server where we keep records of all these events. But…

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5 months ago Jul 03, 2025

New in Automate: App Distribution for Windows devices

We’re excited to roll out a powerful new feature in Hexnode’s Automation tab: introducing the App Distribution action for Windows devices! This new capability allows you to automate app deployment across your Windows fleet with complete control over how installations are configured and managed. Here’s what you can do: Script support: Run scripts at key…

Ideation
2 weeks ago Nov 26, 2025

Add ability to update or create apps with manifest paths

Hey team,   We sadly use custom ROM flashed android devices that don't allow us to own them through android enterprise the classic way. This means our options for automated deployment are slim, as you don't offer a way to upload .apk files directly to your API for distribution.   Due to this restriction, it…