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Full Screen Video and Single App Mode with JAMF Pro

21 oct 2024

Configuring JAMF Pro to Play a Video in Full Screen and Single App Mode on a Mac Using Scripts and Policies

In today’s business environment, effective device management is essential to ensure productivity and security of teams. JAMF Pro stands out as a comprehensive solution that makes device management easy in corporate environments. In this blog post, I will guide you step-by-step to configure JAMF Pro to play a video in full screen and single-app mode on a Mac using scripts and policies, thus optimizing the multimedia content viewing experience.


## Step 1: Create the Video Playback Script


```bash

#!/bin/bash


# Path of the video to play (replace with the correct path)

video_path="/path/to/video/video.mp4"


# Command to play the video in full screen and single application mode

mpv --fs --no-border --ontop "$video_path"

```


1. Create a Bash script like the one shown above that contains the commands needed to play the video in full screen.

2. Make sure to include the video path and parameters for playback in single-app mode.

3. Verify that the script works correctly in a test environment before proceeding.


## Step 2: Create the Deployment Policy in JAMF Pro


1. Log in to your JAMF Pro admin panel.

2. Go to the "Policies" section and select "New Policy".

3. Configure the policy for deploying the script to the desired Mac devices, making sure to include:

- The assignment of the video playback script.

- Scheduling the execution of the policy at the required time.


## Step 3: Deploy the Policy to Mac Devices


1. Assign the created policy to the specific Mac devices where you want to play the video.

2. Verify the correct application of the policy and the execution of the script on the devices.

3. Once deployed, the video will automatically play in full screen and single app mode on the selected Mac devices.


Done! With these steps, you have successfully configured JAMF Pro to play a video in full screen and single app mode on a Mac using scripts and policies. This setup is ideal for presentations, media showcases, or any scenario where distraction-free viewing is required.


At Setek, as experts in enterprise technology solutions, we can help you streamline device management with JAMF Pro and implement custom configurations like this. Contact us to learn more about how to improve your Mac device user experience with JAMF Pro!


I hope this guide is useful for you. If you have any questions or need more details, please feel free to Contact Us. We are here to help you with whatever you need. Thanks for reading!

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