Managing school-issued Macs and iPads has always been a balancing act between IT control and parent visibility when the devices go home. Today, Mosyle has announced Mosyle@Home, aimed at solving this problem. This new platform gives parents and guardians an official way to manage school devices after hours, and it supports school-issued iPads and Macs.
How does it help parents at home?
With Mosyle@Home, the school maintains full control during school hours, then transfers control to families outside of school hours. Once a parent creates a free account and registers their child’s device via a QR code, they get a dedicated dashboard with several control options.
Usage and time limits: Parents can view screen time, check how much device time is available for at-home use, and initiate a pause period to lock the device when needed. On macOS, parents can also get a detailed app usage view showing exactly which apps were used and for how long they were used for.
App restrictions: Parents can block specific apps or lock the device into a single app mode, in case they want to keep their kids focused on homework, etc.
