Schedule Remote App Launch on Android and keep the app openSolved

Hello,

Thanks for reaching out to Hexnode Connect.

Yes, you can schedule the launch by going to Automate > New Automation > Android and selecting the Remote App Launch action. You can then assign this automation to a device group containing your specific device.

Regarding your question about keeping the app on screen, it depends on how much restriction you need:

• Keep app open until user exits manually: This action simply brings the app to the foreground and keeps it there until the user actively chooses to close or navigate away from it.
• Kiosk Mode: If your goal is to strictly prevent the user from leaving the app, accessing the home screen, or opening device settings, you must configure a single-app or multi-app kiosk policy.

I hope this clarifies the app launch behaviors!

Best regards,
George
Hexnode UEM

Related to remote app launches—if the app being launched has its own login screen (like Outlook), can Hexnode detect whether the user actually logged in after it opens? I am looking to trigger an admin alert if the app is launched but the user never signs in.

Hello,

While Hexnode can reliably launch the app on your designated schedule, it cannot natively read the internal login state or session data of a third-party app like Outlook. MDM frameworks do not have visibility into an app’s internal authentication status.

If you require login-based alerting, it must be handled outside the native Hexnode app launch workflow. A typical solution involves utilizing the third-party app’s own APIs, telemetry, or a custom backend integration to evaluate whether the user successfully authenticated, which can then trigger your admin alerts.

Feel free to reach out if you have any more doubts or need further assistance.

Best regards,
George,
Hexnode UEM