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Today I Learned: How to Lock and Locate a Device with Kandji Lost Mode

TIL: How to Lock and Locate a Device with Kandji Lost Mode

Lost device? Don’t panic.

In this Today I Learned (TIL) episode, we show how Kandji Lost Mode helps IT teams quickly lock, locate, and recover missing Apple devices - no location services required.

You’ll see how to:

  • Enable Lost Mode in Kandji to instantly lock a device
  • Display recovery info and messages on-screen
  • Track location even with location services off
  • Open the device location in Apple Maps
  • Play a sound remotely to help locate the device
  • Disable Lost Mode once the device is recovered

Designed for IT teams who need fast, secure, and remote support for lost Apple hardware.

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