Create an iOS/iPadOS AirPlay Policy

The Airplay policy manages how iOS and iPadOS devices interact with AirPlay destinations, such as Apple TVs, by defining allowed or restricted connection points. By configuring these settings, you can enhance security by preventing unauthorized screen sharing and improve productivity through a standardized and seamless presentation environment.

Prerequisites:

• iOS/iPadOS devices must be enrolled in Apple MDM with the following enrollment type:
  • Automated Device Enrollment (ADE) - These devices are owned and enrolled by the corporation through ADE.
  • Device Enrollment - These devices are owned by the corporation, and enrolled by the admin or by the user.
  • User Enrollment - These are personal devices used for work where the user enrolls the device to securely access corporate data while maintaining personal privacy.
    For more information, see Choose an MDM Enrollment Method to learn more.

• Target devices must be running iOS/iPadOS 7 or later.

Creating the Policy

To create the policy:

1. Log in to the JumpCloud Admin Portal.

2. Go to Device Management > Policy Management and click (+).
3. On the New Policy panel, select the iOS tab.
4. Search and select AirPlay from the list, then click configure.
5. (Optional) In the Policy Name field, enter a new name for the policy or keep the default. Policy names must be unique.
6. (Optional) In the Policy Notes field, enter details such as creation date of the policy, and information on testing and deployment of the policy.
7. Configure the following policy settings:
   • Allowed AirPlay Destinations - Define a specific list of MAC addresses for Apple TV devices that your managed iOS devices are permitted to connect to.
     • Device ID (MAC Address): Enter the MAC address of the AirPlay destination, for example, 90:CD:E8:DA:A9:7B, to define specific allowed hardware.
       Note: This field is deprecated in iOS 18 and later.
     • Device Name: Specify the name of the AirPlay device to ensure compatibility with devices running iOS 18 and later.
   • AirPlay Destination Passwords - Pre-configure passwords for specific AirPlay destinations to allow users to connect without manually entering credentials each time.
     • Device ID (MAC Address): Enter the MAC address of the AirPlay destination, for example, 90:CD:E8:DA:A9:7B, to define specific allowed hardware.
       Note: This field is deprecated in iOS 18. Use Device Name instead.
     • Device Name: Provide the name of the AirPlay destination. This field is required for devices running iOS 18 and later.
     • Password: Enter the password for the specified AirPlay destination to allow managed devices to connect automatically without user intervention.
8. (Optional) Select the Device Groups tab. Select one or more device groups where you want to apply this policy. For device groups with multiple OS member types, the policy is applied only to the supported OS.
9. (Optional) Select the Devices tab. Select one or more devices where you want to apply this policy.
10. Click Save. If prompted, click Save again. The policy configuration settings are applied automatically and do not require a system restart.