How is the Keyboard Wedge for iOS deployed via a EMM/MDM solution?

For productive use, the Keyboard Wedge for iOS is typically distributed via MDM systems. The screenshots in this guide are from MobileIron Cloud, these instructions apply to MDM/EMM solutions from most vendors.

1. Add Application to app catalogue and configure distribution

You can distribute our app directly from the Apple App Store. Search for "Keyboard Wedge" in the admin console for your EMM/MDM solution and add it to your app catalogue.

3rd-Party Instructions:

• MobileIron Cloud: App Catalog, App Configuration
• VMWare Airwatch: Add Public Applications from an App Store 
• IBM MaaS360 Mobile Device Management (SaaS): Adding a Google Play App to the App Catalog
• SOTI MobiControl:  Adding an Google Play Store Application to an Application Catalog Rule 

2. Set Keyboard Wedge project code 

To automatically synchronize your Keyboard Wedge configuration with Scandit, you need to set the project code in the management console of your MDM/EMM solution. Once set, your users won't have to manually activate the Keyboard Wedge via QR code and configuration changes are automatically distributed to all devices.

1. Login to ssl.scandit.com
2. Click on your iOS project card
3. Click on the "Copy" link next to the QR code in the dashboard
4. In your MDM system, paste this value in the "iOS Managed App Configuration" section. Please note that this screen might look different in your EMM/MDM system. 
   The configuration key to use is 

   WEDGE_DEPLOYMENT_CODE

   

In case your MDM system requires an AppConfig configuration, you can generate one at https://appconfig.jamfresearch.com/generator by selecting the Scandit Keyboard Wedge: