Things Management Framework allows IT admins to remotely monitor and manage connected devices – Things through SureMDM. These Things are devices which perform very specific functions with limited connectivity with the host machine over USB, Bluetooth, and WiFi such as card readers, smart bulbs, Bluetooth headsets, etc. It helps in making Things smarter by introducing smart logic at the host machine level.
To enable and start using Things Management feature in SureMDM, follow these steps:
1. On the SureMDM Web Console, navigate to Settings > Account Settings > Things Management > click Enable under the Things Management section
A Things Management folder will be created in the Jobs section with the following Jobs:
- Install Connector for Datalogic Connector
- Install Connector for Network Printer Connectors
- Install Connector for Zebra Printer Connector
2. Go to Jobs to view the Things Management folder.
3. To apply, these jobs, install the SureMDM Agent for Things on the device and enroll it to SureMDM web console.
4. Once done, select a host machine, and click Apply.
5. On the Apply Job/Profile To Device prompt, select the Things Management folder. Then, select the desired job(s) and click Apply.
Once done, the following things will happen:
- desired connector(s) will be installed on the device
- the newly enrolled thing will start reflecting under the device grid.
Now, you can use the options available on the SureMDM Web Console to control the properties of the thing.
To learn more about developing a Things Connector of your device, click here to get access to the developer kit and documentation.