How to configure Honeywell devices with OEMConfig

Standard OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) vendors support the customization of their device functionalities through custom policies. OEMConfig is the standard released by Google that makes these policies readily available to IT admins through an EMM solution. The device manufacturer can release their OEM Config app on the Google Play Store, enabling administrators on MDM platforms to remotely deploy customized configurations on compatible Android Enterprise devices through these apps.

Honeywell devices are popular in many industries for their rugged durability devices that provide industry-targeted features with business-grade performance. They have released two OEMConfig apps on the Google Play Store – Honeywell UEMConnect (also Honeywell OEM Config) and Honeywell OEMConfig for ScanPal EDA Devices. This document covers, in brief, the settings available on these OEMConfig apps.

Covered versions –

• Honeywell UEMConnect v1.04.00.0050
• Honeywell OEMConfig for ScanPal EDA Devices v1.00.00.0011

Getting Started

To customize Honeywell devices functionality using the Honeywell UEMConnect app, you have to perform the following steps:

1. Approve and add the Honeywell UEMConnect app on the Hexnode App inventory
2. Configure Honeywell-specific settings with a Policy and deploy to the target devices.

Adding the Honeywell OEM Config app on the Hexnode App Inventory

To approve and add the Honeywell OEM Config app on the Hexnode App Inventory,

1. Navigate to Apps > +Add Apps > Managed Google Apps.
2. Search for the required app (Honeywell UEMConnect or Honeywell OEMConfig for ScanPal EDA Devices) and select it.
3. Click Approve. This takes you to the Approval Settings page, where you can select the method by which you would like to handle new app permission requests.
4. Go to the Notifications tab to provide your email addresses to get notified when the app requests new permissions. Click Add.
5. Click Done to add the app to the Hexnode App inventory.

You may now distribute the app to your Honeywell devices with Hexnode.

Configuring the Honeywell OEMConfig settings

To set up Honeywell OEMConfig settings,

1. Navigate to Policies.
2. Create a new policy with the New Policy button or select an existing policy to edit it. Provide a suitable name and description (optional) for the policy.
3. Go to Android > App Management > App Configurations > Configure.
4. Click on the +Add new configuration button.
5. Select the Honeywell OEM Config or Honeywell OEMConfig for ScanPal app from the approved list of apps. You can configure a wide range of parameters using the OEMConfig application.

The configurations included with the Honeywell OEM Config app are:

The configurations included with the Honeywell OEMConfig for ScanPal EDA Devices app are:

Deploying the OEMConfig settings

To deploy the OEMConfig settings via policy,

1. After configuring the required settings, click Done.
2. Associate the policy with target devices by navigating to the Policy Targets tab.
3. Select the required Devices/Users/Device Groups/User Groups/Domains and click Save.