Automation levels up: More actions, less hassle! Solved

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 in this phase of the rollout:

Android  

• Device Control: Set Friendly Name, Change Owner, Import Contacts, Change Ownership, Update OS, Clear App Data
• Scans: Scan for Apps
• Security: Remote Ring
• Kiosk: Enable Kiosk Mode, Disable Kiosk Mode
• App Management: Install Application, Uninstall Application

iOS 

• Device Control: Rename Device, Set Friendly Name, Change Owner, Change Ownership, Clear Activation Lock, Update OS
• Scans: Scan for Apps
• Security: Wipe Device, Remote Ring
• Network: Enable Data Roaming, Disable Data Roaming
• App Management: Install Application, Uninstall Application

Windows  

• Patches and Updates: Auto Patch, Manual Patch
• App Distribution: App Distribution
• Device Control: Rename Device, Set Friendly Name, Change Owner, Change Ownership
• Scans: Scan for Apps
• Device Encryption: Unlock BitLocker
• Groups and Domains: Join AD Domain, Unjoin AD Domain
• App Management: Install Application, Uninstall Application

macOS  

• Patches and Updates: Auto Patch, Manual Patch
• App Distribution: App Distribution
• Device Control: Set Friendly Name, Change Owner, Change Ownership, Clear Activation Lock, Update OS
• Scans: Scan for Apps
• App Management: Install Application, Uninstall Application

Apple tvOS  

• Device Control: Set Friendly Name, Change Owner, Change Ownership, Update OS
• Scans: Scan for Apps
• Security: Wipe Device
• App Management: Install Application, Uninstall Application

Linux  

• Device Control: Power Off, Restart Device, Set Friendly Name, Change Owner, Change Ownership, Update OS
• Scans: Scan Device, Sync Local Accounts, Scan for Apps
• User Controls: Create User Account
• Security: Lock Device, Wipe Device
• Scripts: Execute Custom Script
• App Management: Install Application, Uninstall Application

With these additions, Automation becomes more powerful than ever, letting you move beyond one-off actions to fully planned and streamlined workflows.

For a full breakdown and step-by-step guidance, check out our help documentation. And as always, your feedback on Hexnode Connect is invaluable.

Best regards,
Eden Pierce
Hexnode UEM