# Deploy Ditto tvOS receiver on devices using Hexnode

This guide will help you deploy the Ditto Receiver to your tvOS devices using Hexnode UEM.

By following the steps provided, you’ll configure your Apple TVs as Ditto receivers – devices running the Ditto Receiver app that lets you remotely manage and display digital signage content. This will help you create a well-managed environment for presentations, meetings, and digital displays, making communication with employees more engaging and efficient.

 Pre-requisite: 
Ensure your Apple Business Manager VPP account is integrated with the Hexnode UEM portal to add the Ditto Receiver app to the app inventory. For detailed steps on VPP integration, refer to [ this section.](https://www.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/deploying-vpp-apps-on-apple-tv/#integrating-vpp-account)

 

Follow these steps to deploy the Ditto Receiver app to your tvOS devices using Hexnode UEM:

Step 1: Install the Ditto Receiver app on tvOS devices
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1. Log in to your Hexnode UEM portal.
2. Choose the tvOS device(s) you want Ditto deployed on.
3. Select **Actions**, then scroll down to select **Install Application**.
4. Select **Ditto Receiver** then click **Install**.
5. The app will get installed on selected tvOS devices in a few minutes.

Step 2: Create the deployment policy
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1. On your Hexnode UEM portal, navigate to **Policies > New Policy > Kiosk Lockdown**.
2. Give a name and description (optional) for the policy.
3. Then choose the **Single App kiosk** option under the **Apple TV Kiosk Lockdown** section.
4. Click **Configure**.
5. Click on the **+** button and add the *Ditto Receiver* app.
6. Choose the **Policy Targets** and **Save** the policy.
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8. Save the policy without choosing the **Policy Targets**.
9. Go to the **Manage** tab and select the desired Apple TV(s), then select **Actions**. Scroll down and select **Associate Policy**.
10. Choose the created *Ditto receiver single app kiosk policy* and click on *Associate.*

Step 3: Set up a tvOS device as a Ditto Receiver
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1. Open the Ditto tvOS Receiver app on your tvOS device. You will see a pairing code.
2. Log in to your [Ditto account portal](https://account.goditto.com/?__hstc=42477306.5aa93974ab5f9e12fbfe1b6f243e2c7c.1733200419448.1734925428311.1738125379961.13&__hssc=42477306.15.1738125379961&__hsfp=1154299380). [![dashboard showing various options to deploy ditto tvos receiver](https://cdn.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/deploy-ditto-tvos-receiver-ditto-portal-dashboard-scaled.png "deploy ditto tvos receiver - ditto portal dashboard")](https://cdn.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/deploy-ditto-tvos-receiver-ditto-portal-dashboard-scaled.png)
3. Click on the **Receivers** tab and click **New Receiver or Add Your First Receiver**. [![Option to add new ditto tvos receiver for deployment ](https://cdn.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Add-new-receiver-for-deploying-ditto-tvos-receiver-scaled.png "Add new receiver for deploying ditto tvos receiver")](https://cdn.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Add-new-receiver-for-deploying-ditto-tvos-receiver-scaled.png)
4. Enter the pairing code displayed on the Apple TV and click **Pair Receiver**. [![ield for entering the pairing code to pair the Apple TV as a Ditto receiver 
    ](https://cdn.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/deploy-ditto-tvos-receiver-enter-pairing-code-scaled.png "deploy ditto tvos receiver - enter pairing code")](https://cdn.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/deploy-ditto-tvos-receiver-enter-pairing-code-scaled.png)
5. Your Apple TV will be paired to your Ditto account as a receiver.
6. Next, add the receiver to a room. For that, click the **Rooms** tab. [![Option to add the paired Ditto receiver to a room in the Ditto account portal 
    ](https://cdn.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/deploy-ditto-tvos-receiver-add-the-receiver-to-a-room-scaled.png "deploy ditto tvos receiver - add the receiver to a room")](https://cdn.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/deploy-ditto-tvos-receiver-add-the-receiver-to-a-room-scaled.png)
7. Click **New Room** or **Add Your First Room**. 
    1. **Room Name**: Enter a room name. This is a way to identify the room in the Ditto portal.
    2. **Add Receiver**: Add a receiver to this room. This is how you make a room active. A receiver is simply the device in the room that Ditto connects to.
    3. **Location** (optional): Designate a location. Locations make it easy to organize rooms in the Ditto portal.
    4. **Room Groups** (optional): Add this room to a location. Locations are like categories that help you filter in the account portal.
    
    [![Option to create a new room for deploying ditto tvos receiver 
    ](https://cdn.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Configure-new-room-for-deploying-ditto-tvos-receiver-scaled.png "Configure new room for deploying ditto tvos receiver")](https://cdn.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Configure-new-room-for-deploying-ditto-tvos-receiver-scaled.png)
8. Click **Create Room** to create a room for your Ditto account.
9. In the next window, you will be provided with the created room’s overview.
10. Verify the details and click **Save Room**.

Step 4: Create digital signage
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1. On your Ditto account portal, select the option **Signage** and click **New List**. [![Option to create a new signage list in the Ditto account portal 
    ](https://cdn.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/deploy-ditto-tvos-receiver-create-new-signage-list-scaled.png "deploy ditto tvos receiver - create new signage list")](https://cdn.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/deploy-ditto-tvos-receiver-create-new-signage-list-scaled.png)
2. Add a name to the list and choose the **Signage List Type**.
3. Assign the list to your desired Ditto rooms.
4. Click **Create**.
5. From the upcoming window, select your newly created list and then select the **Signage Items** tab.
6. Choose **New Item**.
7. Choose from one of the provided templates or upload custom content with the **Media** template. [![Options to choose from provided templates or upload custom content for digital signage](https://cdn.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/deploy-ditto-tvos-receiver-choose-content-for-the-signage-scaled.png "deploy ditto tvos receiver - choose content for the signage")](https://cdn.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/deploy-ditto-tvos-receiver-choose-content-for-the-signage-scaled.png)
8. Once your signage item is created, click **Save Signage**.
9. If you want to add additional signage items to the list, click on the signage list, and click **New Item**. [![Save the created digital signage 
    ](https://cdn.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Save-the-created-signage-scaled.png "Save the created signage 
    ")](https://cdn.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Save-the-created-signage-scaled.png)
10. You can *Edit, Schedule, Hide,* or *Delete* the added signage list by clicking on the list. [![Options to edit, schedule, hide, or delete the created signage list ](https://cdn.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Modify-the-created-signage-scaled.png "Modify the created signage")](https://cdn.hexnode.com/mobile-device-management/help/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Modify-the-created-signage-scaled.png)

Once the steps are performed, the chosen digital signage items will start displaying on the Ditto rooms assigned to the list.