Home Screen Layout device management payload settings for Apple devices

You can configure Home Screen Layout settings for users of an iPhone, iPad, Shared iPad, or Apple TV that enrolls in a device management service. Use the Home Screen Layout payload to specify:

  • Which apps appear in the Dock for iPhone and iPad devices

  • Where apps appear for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV devices

  • Where Web Clips appear for iPhone and iPad devices

  • Where folders appear for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV devices

The Home Screen Layout payload supports the following. For more information, see Payload information.

  • Supported payload identifier: com.apple.homescreenlayout

  • Supported operating systems and channels: iOS, iPadOS, Shared iPad device, Shared iPad user, tvOS.

  • Supported enrollment methods: Automated Device Enrollment.

  • Duplicates allowed: False—only one Home Screen Layout payload can be delivered to a user or device.

You can use the settings in the table below with the Home Screen Layout payload.

Setting

Description

Required

Dock

(iOS, iPadOS)

Add or delete apps that appear in the Dock.

No

Pages

(iOS, iPadOS)

Add more pages if necessary.

No

Web Clips

(iOS, iPadOS)

URL of the Web Clip being referenced.

No

Add folders

Add folders.

No

Add apps

Add apps.

No

Note: Each device management service developer implements these settings differently. To learn how various Home Screen Layout settings are applied to your devices and users, consult your developer’s device management service documentation.

Published Date: October 24, 2022
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