How to create device carts for shared iPads?

Shared Device Deployment for Education

Educational institutions often deploy shared devices rather than a one-to-one ratio. Hexnode supports Shared iPads for Education, allowing students to access their personal apps and data from any device within a designated group.

Data Isolation: A student’s app or data cannot be accessed by other users on the same device.

Device Carts: A “Cart” is the specific term in Hexnode for a group of these shared devices.

Creating a Device Cart

To facilitate device sharing, administrators must first group the iPads into a Cart:

1. Navigate to Manage > Device Groups in the Hexnode UEM console.
2. Select Add New Cart.
3. Enter a Name and Description for the cart.
4. Add devices using one of two methods:
   • CSV Upload: Import device details via a file.
   • Manual Selection: Click + Add shared devices, select the required iPads, and click Done.
5. Click Save Cart.

Assigning Carts to Users

Once a Cart is created, it must be assigned to specific users or classes (User Groups):

1. Navigate to Manage > Device Groups.
2. Select the specific Shared Device Group (Cart) you wish to assign.
3. Click the Actions drop-down and select Assign Carts.
4. Choose the relevant User Groups/Classes.
5. Click Assign.

Result: All members within the assigned group can now log into and use any iPad included in that specific Device Cart.