Top 3 Key Points:
- Enhanced Remote Management: Businesses can now easily manage and secure Samsung’s latest smartwatches using Knox Manage.
- Wear OS Integration: Supports Wear OS 4.0+ devices, including the Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra.
- Comprehensive Device Control: IT admins can control various features like updates, connectivity, and app restrictions.
Samsung has recently updated Knox Manage to support its Wear OS-powered Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch 7. This update is especially beneficial for businesses, offering them enhanced tools to manage and secure these smartwatches more efficiently.
Knox Manage allows businesses to remotely set up, monitor, and protect a large number of smartwatches used by employees. The built-in Knox security platform ensures that all data remains secure and makes it easier to deploy these devices on a large scale.
IT administrators can now handle all aspects of wearable device management remotely. The solution works with Wear OS 4.0 and newer versions, which include the latest Galaxy Watch models.
Samsung America emphasized that their direct integration with Wear OS and improved management features make these wearables a reliable option for business applications, ensuring they are secure endpoints that companies can confidently deploy.
With Knox Manage for wearables, IT managers gain better control over device configuration and security within their organization. This tool offers standalone management capabilities through a pairing and detachment process, ensuring the data remains secure across all layers of Samsung Galaxy devices.
Knox Manage also lets businesses set additional policies on Wear OS devices. These include:
- System Controls: Over-the-air updates, factory resets, power-saving modes, volume and language settings.
- Connectivity Settings: Control over mobile networks, Wi-Fi, NFC, and Bluetooth.
- Kiosk Mode: Adjust settings, notifications, and device options.
- App Restrictions: Manage app permissions, block or hide apps, and customize watch faces.
- Location Settings: Control location modes.
- Phone Features: Manage data roaming, airplane mode, auto-call answer, and contact settings.
- Wi-Fi & APN Configurations: Set up and manage Wi-Fi and APN settings.
This updated version of Knox Manage significantly enhances how businesses can control and secure their fleet of Samsung Galaxy smartwatches, ensuring they meet the growing demands of modern workplaces.
