MDM Deployment

🏢 Enterprise Feature

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Mobile Device Management (MDM) lets you silently install TalkWriter on every company Mac without employees needing to download anything. This guide covers deployment with the two most common macOS MDM platforms.

Prerequisites

Before starting:

• ✅ An active TalkWriter Enterprise subscription
• ✅ The TalkWriter .pkg installer (provided by your account manager)
• ✅ Admin access to your MDM console
• ✅ A pre-configured SSO or license key for silent activation

Jamf Pro Deployment

1. Upload the package

   • Go to Settings → Packages in Jamf Pro
   • Click New and upload the TalkWriter .pkg file
   • Name it TalkWriter-Enterprise and save

2. Create a policy

   • Go to Computers → Policies → New
   • Set the trigger to Enrollment Complete (for new devices) or Recurring Check-in (for existing devices)
   • Under Packages, add the TalkWriter package
   • Set Distribution Point to your preferred source

3. Configure scope

   • Add the target computers, groups, or departments
   • Optionally exclude personal devices

4. Pre-grant permissions

   • Upload a PPPC profile (Privacy Preferences Policy Control) to pre-grant:
     • Accessibility access
     • Microphone access
     • Input Monitoring access
   • Your account manager can provide the PPPC .mobileconfig file

5. Deploy

   • Save and enable the policy
   • TalkWriter installs silently on target Macs

Mosyle Deployment

1. Go to Management → Install Apps in Mosyle
2. Click Add App → Custom Package
3. Upload the TalkWriter .pkg file
4. Under Assignment, select the target device groups
5. Upload the PPPC .mobileconfig profile under Management → Profiles
6. Save and push the deployment

Silent Activation

To skip manual login after install, include a configuration profile with:

Key	Value	Description
LicenseKey	Your enterprise key	Activates the license
SSOEnabled	true	Enables SSO login on first launch
SSOProvider	IdP entity ID	Points to your identity provider
DefaultTalkTone	professional	Sets the default AI polish style

FAQ

Can I deploy to Intel and Apple Silicon Macs? Yes. The .pkg installer includes a universal binary that works on both architectures.

How do I update TalkWriter via MDM? Upload the new .pkg version and create an update policy. TalkWriter also supports in-app auto-updates that can be enabled or disabled via configuration profile.

What macOS versions are supported? TalkWriter requires macOS 13 (Ventura) or later.